Earlier today, April 11, 2025, Mr. Silas Peprah, the Executive Director of the Accra Internet Exchange Point (Accra IX) Accra-IX paid a courtesy call on Mr. Wisdom Kwasi Donkor, the Acting Executive Director of the Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR) to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at strengthening Ghana’s Internet infrastructure.
The visit focused on strategic discussions to support GDNR’s ongoing reforms to expand its service delivery across the country and also secure Ghana’s cyber space . Central to the conversation was how GDNR can leverage Accra-IX’s robust infrastructure to enhance its reach by installing additional servers in other regions. This move aligns with GDNR’s commitment to decentralize its operations and improve national access to the .GH registry services.
The engagement also formed part of Accra-IX’s ambitious 80/20 agenda, which targets retaining 80% of Ghana’s internet traffic within the country while only 20% is routed externally. Hosting GDNR on the exchange point is a significant step towards this goal, as it will reduce latency and improve access speed for users of the .GH domain, thereby supporting the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations broader aim of reducing data costs in Ghana.
Additionally, both parties emphasized that bringing essential services like GDNR to the exchange point would serve as a strong incentive for global Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to establish local presence in Ghana, further enhancing internet speed and affordability.
The visit underscored a shared vision of a more connected and digitally resilient Ghana through strategic partnerships and local infrastructure growth.
