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Dialogue with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communications
The National ICT Policy and Plan Development Committee met with the members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communications on Thursday, the 14th of November 2002 as part of the national consultative process. During the meeting a Presentation was made to the Parliamentary Select Committee detailing the poor state of the Ghanaian economy and on making the case for the ICT for Development Process.
The meeting which was attended by members from all the major political parties forms part of the pre-framework consultative meeting. Series of follow-up meetings with Parliament are planned.
List of Participant
| Hon. A. Afrifa |
Chairman |
Hon. Hazel, Edith (Mrs.) |
Member |
| Hon. Baidoo Ansah, Joe |
Vice Chairman |
Hon. G. Y. Anwuh |
Member |
| Hon. Mahama John Dramani |
Ranking Member |
Hon. John S. Achiliwor |
Member |
| Hon. Dansua Akua Sena (Ms.) |
Dep. Ranking Member |
Hon. Dr.Brempong-Yeboah |
Member |
| Hon. Donkor, Joe |
Member |
Hon. Yaw Baah |
Member |
| Hon. Amoah Cecilia (Mrs.) |
Member |
Hon. E. A. Boye |
Member |
| Hon. Amadu, Seidu (Alhaji) |
Member |
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Highlights, Comments and Questions from Members of the Committee
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The quantum of people involved in ICTs must be looked at if Ghana is to be able to quickly cross to the other side of the digital divide
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Need to also look at the informal educational sector in addition to the formal sector when considering policies targeting the development of ICT skills in the schools.
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It is essential that ICTs should be introduced into the educational system from Basic School level to the Tertiary level
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The Private Sector as a key stakeholder must be encouraged to provide funds to assist in the development of ICTs within the society and economy
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Certain Laws must be put in place to remove some of impediments that could hinder the country from developing alongside other nations.
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As much as there is a need to strategically focus on ICTs as an enabler of other sectors of the economy, it is important that reasonable amount of efforts should be directed at developing the ICT sector and industry.
Next - Meeting with the Ghana Standards Board.
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