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APD 2025: MTN Ghana CEO stresses digital access and integration to realise Africa’s economic vision
February 3, 2025
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APD 2025: MTN Ghana CEO stresses digital access and integration to realise Africa’s economic vision

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Key Points

  • MTN Ghana CEO, Stephen Blewett, highlighted digital connectivity as crucial for realizing Africa’s single market vision at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue (APD) 2025.
  • He stressed that discussions on economic integration are meaningless without significant investment in digital infrastructure, access, literacy, e-commerce, and mobile banking.
  • MTN, through its Ambition 2025 strategy, aims to accelerate economic and social progress by enhancing cross-border trade, financial inclusion, and access to technology.
  • Blewett urged policymakers and leaders to overcome negative stereotypes, harness Africa's youthful population for productivity, and foster Pan-African cooperation.
  • The APD serves as a platform for public and private sector leaders to forge partnerships and accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA for a prosperous Africa.

Why This Matters

This matters for Ghana as MTN Ghana is a key player in the nation's telecommunications sector, and its emphasis on digital infrastructure and inclusion directly supports Ghana's own digital transformation goals. Greater connectivity and financial inclusion enhance Ghana's capacity to engage in regional trade and economic integration initiatives like the AfCFTA, fostering national economic growth and opportunity.

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