Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC)

The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) is the Government of Ghana agency established to facilitate the implementation of universal access to electronic communication and the provision of internet to under-served and un-served communities, facilitate capacity building programmes and promote ICT.[1][2]

Operation

The scope of operations of GIFEC as enshrined in section 32 of Act 775 mandates the organisation to facilitate the implementation of universal access to electronic communication and the provision of internet point of presence in underserved and unserved communities, facilitate capacity building programs and promote ICT inclusion in the unserved and underserved communities, the deployment of ICT equipment to educational, vocational and other training institutions.[3]

Mission

To provide financial resources for the establishment of universal service and access for all communities in Ghana, and facilitate the provision of basic telephony, internet, multimedia broadband and broadcasting services to these communities.[4]

Vision

To bridge the digital divide between the served and unserved/underserved communities in Ghana[5]


References
  1. "GIFEC".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "GIFEC partners The Multimedia Group to propagate new 112 emergency number".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Ghana.GOV | Ghana Investment Fund For Electronic Communications (gifec)". www.govgh.org. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. "Ghana Investment Fund For Electronic Communications (GIFEC) | Ministry of Communications". www.moc.gov.gh. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  5. "Ghana Investment Fund For Electronic Communications (GIFEC) | Ministry of Communications". www.moc.gov.gh. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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