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What to expect from the 2023 GSMA Africa Policy Leaders Forum
Thursday 28 September, 2023
This year’s edition will bring together key stakeholders from ministries, regulatory bodies and the broader mobile ecosystem to discuss topical issues, such as handset affordability, the investment gap and bridging the digital divide.
Key Takeaways from the GSMA’s Asia Pacific Policy Leaders Forum 2023
Wednesday 20 September, 2023
The Policy Leaders Forum APAC 2023 brought together policymakers and industry leaders from across the region in Seoul. The event centred around critical policy issues that demand collaboration among policymakers, regulators, and the private sector to cultivate vibrant and ...
What to Expect from the GSMA Asia Pacific Policy Leaders Forum 2023
Thursday 24 August, 2023
The GSMA Policy Leaders Forum will explore policy issues that require active collaboration from policymakers, regulators and the private sector to shape vibrant and sustainable digital nations in APAC.
Connectivity in Kazakhstan: From Spectrum Access to Investment Incentives
Thursday 1 June, 2023
The development of mobile connectivity in the Republic of Kazakhstan has helped drive widespread access to the Internet. To build on this momentum, operators are working to expand coverage and increase capacity, and preparations are underway to launch 5G networks. However, ...
The E-Levy in Ghana: Measuring the Impacts on Financial Inclusion and the Digital Economy
Monday 17 April, 2023
The E-levy risks stifling progress of the digital economy, producing a move back to cash, and ultimately, it might prove counter-productive as a revenue raising policy.
GSMA Ministerial Programme 2023: Leadership for future connectivity
Thursday 9 March, 2023
This year, in its 17th edition, the programme welcomed 196 delegations representing 151 countries and 45 intergovernmental organisations — the highest number of delegations ever and a testament to this forum’s ongoing value to decision-makers across the digital ecosystem.
Policy Spotlight: Zambia
Thursday 23 February, 2023
In the fifth and final spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Zambia.
Policy Spotlight: Uzbekistan
Tuesday 21 February, 2023
In the fourth spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Uzbekistan.
Policy Spotlight: Tunisia
Friday 17 February, 2023
In the third spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Tunisia.
Policy Spotlight: Jordan
Thursday 16 February, 2023
In the second spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Jordan.
Policy Spotlight: India
Tuesday 14 February, 2023
In the following weeks, we will alphabetically present the five shortlisted countries for the 2023 Government Leadership Award. We begin with India.
What to expect from the GSMA Ministerial Programme 2023
Thursday 9 February, 2023
The GSMA Ministerial Programme, taking place from 27 February to 1 March, is the centre of the policy debate at MWC Barcelona.
The Year Ahead in Digital Policy: Cyber Policy Merges with Security
Tuesday 31 January, 2023
As cyberattacks continue to grow in scale and scope, governments face increasing pressure to protect their citizens and infrastructure and establish a framework for the industry. In 2023, we will likely see a proliferation of cybersecurity laws closely linked to other ...
The Year Ahead in Digital Policy: Policy for Electromagnetic Fields and Health
Tuesday 24 January, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the membership of a task group to review radiofrequency fields electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure and health risks. The work of the task group is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
The Year Ahead in Digital Policy: Proliferation of Data Protection Laws Continues, with Children’s Privacy Going Mainstream
Thursday 19 January, 2023
In 2023, there will be new momentum for greater regulation of children’s privacy – a topic that will move from the sidelines into the mainstream.
The Year Ahead in Digital Policy: Regulating the Metaverse
Thursday 12 January, 2023
The metaverse creates an immersive space for interactions that were previously only physical or only digital. This will disrupt how people live, work and socialise, making the metaverse key to the next wave of digital transformation. Industry players and investors are ...
Making Digital Pakistan a reality: An opportunity for growth and development
Wednesday 14 December, 2022
Digital Pakistan is the flagship initiative of the government of Pakistan to expand the knowledge-based economy and spur socio-economic growth using digital technologies. The country has made considerable progress in its digital transformation journey, with the rapid ...
Policy Leaders Forum Africa: A new dawn for digital policy in Africa
Wednesday 9 November, 2022
Mobile connectivity and digital transformation present a unique opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa to leapfrog its development. But this requires progressive policies with supportive fiscal demands to stimulate investment, innovation, entrepreneurship and adoption. This was ...
GSMA EMF Forum 2022 sets out the roadmap for EMF policy harmonisation
Wednesday 2 November, 2022
Authorities should monitor the outcomes of the World Health Organization (WHO) health risk assessment for radio signals and adopt the updated international radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure guidelines. They should also implement the latest technical ...
Convening to protect the mobile ecosystem
Wednesday 26 October, 2022
Alongside #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, the 44th Global Privacy Forum (GPA) kicked off in Istanbul on Tuesday. The GPA brings together data privacy authorities and key stakeholders from across the globe to build consensus and provide leadership at an international level in ...