GARNET

Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) is a not-for-profit organization that supports research and education in Ghana.

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True openness in cyberspace is three-dimensional.
Watch GARNET Board Chair Dr. Nii Narku Quaynor address the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit on the pillars of an inclusive digital future:
📄 Open Documents
⚙️ Open Standards
🤝 Meaningful Participation

#WIC2026 #GARNET

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Inspired by the incredible energy at the @upsaccra Innovation Business Pitch today! As CEO of GARNET, it’s thrilling to see the next generation pushing boundaries with game changing ideas. The future of entrepreneurship is in brilliant hands. Kudos to the organizers and pitchers!

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Inspiring day at the @UnivofGh Climate Collaboration Hackathon finals! 🌍 Great to see young minds leverage research and teamwork to solve climate challenges. @GARNET_GH remains committed to empowering this innovation via @wacren digital infrastructure.

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We had representatives from @NigerianREN, GAMREN (The Gambian NREN), and @WACREN joining us at the Technical Workshop and the 7th AGM. A show of solidarity and camaraderie. #GARNETAGM

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Connectivity is not enough; we need to be AI-ready. Our 2nd panel session will discuss what our #highered needs for a secure #AI future:
⚙️ Advanced computing
🔐 Cybersecurity & digital identity
☁️ Cloud & research data platforms
🏛️ Governance & digital sovereignty #GARNETAGM2026

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How do we build an academic digital infrastructure and ecosystem that Ghanaian 🇬🇭#research and #education institutions can truly rely on? Our eminent panel will discuss that with other key stakeholders in the room. Stay tuned for updates. #GARNET2026 #GARNET

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The #GARNET2026 🇬🇭 Conference will be held at
@KNUSTGH in the 'royal' city of Kumasi on Friday, July 17. We will hear an insightful keynote from Dr G. Ayorkor Korsah (@AyorkorK) of @Ashesi University. Stay tuned for more updates. #research #education #innovation

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The #GARNETAGM2026 🇬🇭 week has begun with a 4-day intensive workshop on Network Management & Monitoring (NMM) with Prometheus and Grafana. Close to 8⃣0⃣ campus network administrators from across universities in Ghana are being hosted at @KNUSTGH in Kumasi.

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We are proud to announce that GARNET Board Chairman, Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor, has been elected Vice Chairman of the World Data Organization (WDO).
This is a major recognition for Ghana and an opportunity to amplify Africa’s voice in global data governance and digital cooperation.

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A true pioneer who put Africa on the global Internet map. We are honoured at GARNET

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Africa didn’t just join the Internet, it helped shape it.
Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (@niinarkuquaynor), Father of the Internet in Africa, pioneered Africa’s first ISP, AFRINIC & AFNOG, and served on the ICANN Board. GARNET proudly celebrates its Board Chair. src: My Beautiful Ghana

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Congratulations to our Board Member, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann(@elsie_effah) — the first Ghanaian inducted as an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

A landmark for Ghana, a boost for STEM, and a powerful celebration of African excellence worldwide.

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Former GARNET Board Member Mavis Ampah Sintim-Misa (@MAmpah) , who served 2018–2024, has been appointed Board Chair of the National Communications Authority (NCA).

We’re proud to see her leadership and dedication to Ghana’s digital growth recognized nationally.
#WomenInTech

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Happy Birthday to Emeritus Prof. Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe, former Chairman of the GARNET Board.

We celebrate your exemplary leadership, vision, and lasting contribution to advancing education and research in Ghana and beyond.

Thank you for inspiring the entire GARNET community!

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Congratulations to our Board Member, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann (@elsie_effah) , on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)

A recognition of her global leadership in engineering education & innovation. Proudly on our Board.

#EngineeringExcellence #GARNET

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🌍 Big announcement!
✅WACREN connects 6 new countries - 🇬🇲🇬🇳🇬🇼🇲🇷🇸🇱
🇸🇳!
✅ This will catalyse global collaboration in education and research, reducing barriers of cost and connectivity
✅ The upgraded network will also power WACREN’s climate programme
👉 https://t.co/9o8hH8MCYH

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Celebrating 30 Years of the Internet in Ghana!
The 2025 GHNOG Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) 30th Anniversary of the Internet in Ghana is being hosted at the Association of African Universities (AAU).

The internet ecosystem has been vital for Ghana’s growth, expanding access to knowledge, innovation, and opportunity.
As we look ahead, this vibrant community is committed to working together to overcome challenges—because the future depends on empowering the next generation.

To mark this milestone, @FIRSTdotOrg
is supporting the Ghana Network Operators Group (#GhNOG) and Ghanaian Academic and Research Network - @GARNETGHANA to host a special workshop on Scalable Network Infrastructure and CSIRT from 23–25 September 2025. The event is ongoing now!
#InternetAt30 #GARNET30 #GhNOG #AAU #DigitalTransformation #FutureReady

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Proud moment! Our Board Chairman, Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (@niinarkuquaynor) , widely hailed as the “Father of the African Internet”, has been named among 5 pioneering Ghanaian scientists making global impact. https://t.co/Sp2qbVg9L9 @WACREN @internetsociety @ICANN

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Next steps include a series of follow-up meetings to explore ALMA in detail and jointly assess its suitability for GIMPA and other institutions. This is just the beginning of the journey. ✨
#InnovationInEducation

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Today, GARNET held an inception meeting with the @GIMPA_Greenhill team, following approval by the Vice Chancellors Group to engage them as the pilot site for our proposed Academic Lifecycle Management & Analytics (ALMA) system. 🚀 #HigherEd #GARNET

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A preview of the ALMA system was shared. GARNET’s CEO & CTO also highlighted ongoing initiatives designed to strengthen higher education and research in Ghana. #EdTech