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Encourage the development of a secure
broadband information and communications
infrastructure to support the development and provision of world-class off-shore ICT services in
the areas like software development, financial services and other ICT services targeted at the
export market
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Promote, stimulate and support the development of innovative local content and applications in
the area of information and communications technologies to meet the needs and requirements of
the nation
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Stimulate growth of the local ICT industry through Government patronage of local ICT industry
products and services.
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Improve the environment in which enterprises, especially SMEs develop and grow, in particular
by increasing their access to information, support services and investment capital and resources,
in particular those targeted at the ICT industry and services sector
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Promote the development of a broad engineering base, especially in the maintenance, repair and
fabrication of machinery and equipment
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Promote the development, adoption and enforcement of international standards within the ICT
industry to facilitate the development of a world-class and globally competitive local ICT
industry and services sector.
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Aggressively develop, promote and enhance Ghana’s image as a competitive regional destination
for ICT foreign direct investment (FDI)
Policy Measures, Instruments and Initiatives
Specific policy initiatives and measures shall be targeted at:
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putting in place and implementing special tax packages, instruments, and incentive programmes and
mechanisms to promote the development of the local ICT production industry
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promoting the development of a globally competitive local ICT industry
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creating the necessary enabling regulatory framework for facilitating the deployment, exploitation
and the development of ICT products, services and systems within the economy and society
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promoting the development of a globally competitive local ICT industry for the development,
production and the sale of information, knowledge, and technology products and services
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enacting the various legislations and laws that could promote the development of a vibrant and
modern industrial sector
The Key Implementation Agencies, Players and Stakeholders
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Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
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