Amazon eyes Ghana for broadband expansion after talks with Mahama
Amazon is considering Ghana as a potential partner in its efforts to expand broadband connectivity across Africa following high-level talks between President John Dramani Mahama and senior executives of the US technology giant in New York.
Amazon is exploring Ghana as a potential partner for its broadband expansion across Africa, following discussions with President John Dramani Mahama during high-level talks in New York. The talks, which took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, centered on opportunities for collaboration in technology and digital connectivity.
Amazon's Senior Vice President and Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer, David Zapolsky, emphasized the productivity of the engagement and highlighted Ghana's potential role in the company's plans to extend broadband access to underserved communities, including rural areas. For Ghana, improved connectivity could support various sectors such as digital education, healthcare delivery, financial services, e-commerce, and other technology-driven businesses.
This potential partnership aligns with President Mahama's broader strategy to attract investment and technology partnerships from major US corporations, aiming to foster a new chapter in bilateral relations focused on trade, investment, technology, skills development, and job creation.
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