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Internet
usage still low in Ghana
Accra, Sept. 22, Ghanadot/GNA – Internet usage in Ghana is a
mere 2.7 per cent as compared to 5.3 per cent in Africa, Mr.
Eric Akumiah, General Secretary, Internet Society, Ghana,
said on Monday.
He said the figure was a low because of some policies and
called on government to recognize the importance of a
multi-stakeholder model of decision making especially on
Internet Policy Development.
"We therefore commit ourselves to engage with government and
other stakeholders to enhance confidence, ensure security
and encourage innovation at the national level."
Mr. Akumiah said this at this year's OneWebDay celebration
to draw attention to key internet values.
The global theme: “Online Participation in Democracy,” would
also focus on local internet concerns such as connectivity,
censorship, individual skills and creating a global network
to protect and defend the internet.”
"As the internet grows and continues to spur economic and
social development around the world, the policies and
practices of tomorrow must grow from shared principles and
vision that underpin our collaboration," Mr Akumiah added.
He said to achieve an increased usage there was the need to
ensure that human capacities in that area were preserved,
including the ability to connect, innovate, communicate and
share information.
"We also encourage the government to create maximum benefit
through networking to draw on the insight and expertise of
all stakeholders, especially those from the internet
technical community, to conceive and implement an
internet-friendly policy framework,” Mr. Akumiah said.
GNA
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