The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation is preparing to reassess Ghana’s broadcasting policy framework to better reflect the realities of digital convergence, where radio, television, and internet-based broadcasting are increasingly merging within a cohesive ecosystem.
This announcement was made on Friday, September 26, by Samuel Nartey George during a prominent media forum held in Accra by the Africa Media Bureau.
He disclosed that his ministry will work in close partnership with the Ministry of Government Communications and other significant stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive and impartial review of the existing broadcasting bill. The objective is to ensure that the legal framework corresponds with the complexities and subtleties of the contemporary digital media landscape.
“The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation is undertaking a review of Ghana’s broadcasting policy framework to align it with the realities of digital convergence, where radio, television, and internet-based broadcasting increasingly intersect within a unified ecosystem.
“In this context, my ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Government Communications and other essential stakeholders to conduct an objective examination of the current broadcasting bill, aiming to ensure it reflects the nuanced realities of today’s environment,” Minister George stated.
The forum, organized by the Africa Media Bureau, has convened regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to deliberate on how Ghana can modernize its broadcasting policies and adopt innovation in the face of rapid technological advancements.
Under the theme “Aligning Policy, Technology and Global Best Practices for a Resilient Media Landscape,” the event concentrated on how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and 5G, evolving consumer behaviors, and regulatory challenges are transforming content creation, delivery, and monetization.
