Minister launches Africa Mobile and ICT Expo 2015

Accra, June 24, GNA - Africa Mobile & ICT Expo 2015 was launched in Accra to harness ICT tools and innovations to create jobs attract investments and provide solutions for social transformation.

The Expo would bring together investors and stakeholders in the ICT industry to discuss and identify the opportunities for job creation, investments, provide solutions to societal challenges, and propel socio-economic transformation at a faster pace.

The three-day event being organised by Coasters Company Limited in partnership with the Ministry of Communications would run from July 29 to July 31 in Accra.

Mr George Spencer Quaye, Chief Entrepreneur of Coasters Company Limited, said the expo would provide grounds for discussions on Ghana's own technological advancements and how the nation could make these innovations reflect in socio-economic development.

The event has four main thematic areas; Thought Leadership, Appworld, Job fair and Exhibition.

Mr Quaye said the conference would provide the grounds for deep innovative thinking to influence policy formulation, implementation and regulation.

These would be addressed by speakers from mobile operators, regulators, consumer brands as well as industries and organisations with direct or indirect link to the mobile technology sector.

The 'ICT JOB FAIR' aimed at financially and economically empowering the youth by helping them identify opportunities for employment and job creation in the mobile technology and ICT sectors.

He said Expert Desks would be created to give entrepreneurs, graduates and even students the opportunity for one-on-one engagement with successful practitioners within the value chain of Information Communication Technology.

This segment would also highlight funding of tech start-ups and small and medium enterprises.

The APPWORLD would target young app developers to innovate, connect and network with device manufacturers and investors.

It will also give consumers an insight into what goes into the building of mobile apps and its usage.

Mr Ato Sarpong, Deputy Communications Minister, said at the media launch that government is working on a business processing outsourcing centre to provide some 10,000 jobs for Ghanaians.

He said government is also working on an ICT Park for businesses as part of efforts to support entrepreneurs operating in the ICT sector.

The Minister said the park will have all the necessary infrastructure to support ICT firms that want to set up in the zone.

The Expo will also create the forum for tech devices and consumables manufacturers to launch new products and also give consumers sneak peek into yet to be released products and solutions.

GNA