ACCRA, GHANA – Ghana has been pre-selected to host an ICANN-funded IPv6 Deployment Test Bed for ECOWAS Anglophone countries, a major milestone for the country and the sub-region.
The initiative is being led by the Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) with the support of National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT Center under the leadership of the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation (MoCDTI), under the auspices of the Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU).
IPv6 represents the future of the Internet, unlocking limitless scalability for innovation from IoT to smart cities, while strengthening network security and resilience. With adoption across the region still low, this project is designed to accelerate progress, aiming for 20%-50% IPv6 adoption.
As part of the pre-selection process, a high-level delegation from ICANN and ATU paid a working visit to the Ghana Domain Name Registry office and the National Data Centre to assess Ghana’s readiness, demonstrating strong confidence in the country’s infrastructure, technical expertise, and commitment to secure deployment.
The delegation included:
• Pierre Dandjinou – Vice President for Africa, ICANN
• John Omo – Secretary-General, Africa Telecommunications Union
• Isaac Boateng – Director of Standardization, Africa Telecommunications Union
GDNR’s leadership team:
• Wisdom Donkor – Executive Director, Ghana Domain Name Registry
• Kwaku Antwi – Director of Policy and Compliance, Ghana Domain Name Registry
• Francis Amaning – Technical Head, Ghana Domain Name Registry
This initiative goes beyond policy discussions. It is focused on real, secure implementation, delivering measurable outcomes, and establishing a scalable model for other countries to follow.
Ghana is now firmly positioned to become a regional hub for IPv6 excellence, driving innovation, strengthening Internet security, and advancing West Africa’s transition to the next generation of connectivity. The future of the Internet is IPv6, and Ghana is ready to lead.
