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Mobile Tax Policy and Digital Development: A Study of Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Wednesday 18 Oct 2023 |
This report compares the tax burden of the mobile sector with that of the mining sector by analysing its tax contributions in relation to economic size in a number of SSA countries where data is available.
5G, the Internet of Things and Wearable Devices
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Thursday 28 Sep 2023 | EMF and Health | EMF and Mobile Devices | EMF and Mobile Networks | Global | Research & Reports |
Increased mobile connectivity will transform society, enabling changes in the way we live and do business, through new applications of wireless technology such as Fifth Generation (5G) mobile technology; the Internet of Things (IoT), also known as machin
EMF safety and 5G mmWave networks
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Thursday 28 Sep 2023 | 5G | Blog Content | EMF and Health | EMF and Mobile Networks | EMF Policy | Global |
Here we look at EMF and 5G mmWave networks. Importantly, national and international safety guidelines already include the use mmWaves.
Risk Communication Guide for Mobile Phones and Base Stations
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Thursday 28 Sep 2023 | EMF and Health | EMF and Mobile Devices | EMF and Mobile Networks | EMF Science | Global | Guidelines |
This updated version includes expanded guidance on responding to social media, and updated graphics explaining the application to radio frequencies of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) hazard assessment process.
Tanzania Mobile Money Levy Impact Assessment
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Thursday 28 Sep 2023 | Sub-Saharan Africa | Taxation |
This report analyses the impact of the levy on mobile money transactions in Tanzania introduced in 2021, based on unique data from mobile money operators.
Review of mobile taxes and fees in Bangladesh
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Monday 24 Apr 2023 | Asia Pacific and Greater China | Taxation |
This report presents an overview of the mobile sector taxation in Bangladesh for the year 2021. The report outlines key recommendations on tax reform, which the policymakers in Bangladesh could consider while trying to balance priorities.
The E-levy in Ghana: Economic Impact Assessment
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Friday 10 Mar 2023 | Sub-Saharan Africa | Taxation |
This report analyses the impact of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) on mobile money transactions in Ghana in the period from May 2021 to January 2023.
Competition Dynamics in Mobile Markets in Europe
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Tuesday 8 Nov 2022 | Competition Policy | Europe |
In this report, we assess how competition dynamics in Europe impacted investment and mobile network performance during 2011–2021.
Safety, privacy and security across the mobile ecosystem
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Wednesday 2 Nov 2022 | Blog Content | Privacy |
This report takes each of the major issues of consumer protection, privacy, public safety and infrastructure security in turn. It highlights the potential issues, what is already being done to address them and what further actions may be needed.
The Internet Value Chain 2022
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Sunday 15 May 2022 | Competition Policy | Digital Economy | Global | Mobile Apps | New Regulatory Frameworks | Research & Reports | State of the Industry and Trends |
This new edition of the Internet Value Chain report assesses the value of the internet ecosystem and its constituent parts — content rights, online services, enabling technology, internet access connectivity and user interface — and describes the trends.
Taxation of the mobile industry in Bangladesh
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Tuesday 26 Apr 2022 | 2021 | Asia Pacific and Greater China | Taxation |
A conducive regulatory environment, especially the tax framework, is required to accelerate countries’ digital transformation and maximise the benefits of connectivity. This is particularly relevant as Bangladesh now faces the ...
Tanzania Mobile Money Levy Impact Analysis
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Friday 5 Feb 2021 |
This report analyses the impact of a new levy on mobile money transactions in Tanzania. The analysis covers the first three months’ period after the introduction of the levy, from July to December 2021.
EMF Exposure Compliance Policies for Mobile Network Sites
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Thursday 14 Oct 2021 | 2021 | EMF and Mobile Networks | Global | Research & Reports |
This document sets out good practice policies for the efficient assessment and management of compliance with radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure compliance for mobile network sites to ensure the protection of the public and workers.
International EMF Exposure Guidelines
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Thursday 14 Oct 2021 | 2021 | EMF and Health | Global | Research & Reports |
This document explains the key features of the updated international guidelines for exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) developed by the International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and published in March
Understanding 5G – A guide for local communities
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Tuesday 21 Sep 2021 | 2021 | 5G | EMF and Health | Global |
This guide provides an overview of 5G mobile technology, including fact-based answers to frequent questions posed by decision-makers and the public alike.
Enabling e-commerce in Central Africa
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Thursday 15 Jul 2021 | 2021 | Research & Reports | Sub-Saharan Africa |
The digital economy in ECCAS is expanding rapidly, driven by strong adoption of mobile services. Overall mobile subscriber penetration in the sub-region grew from just 18% at the start of the last decade to 42% by the end of 2019, while the number of mobil
Accelerating mobile internet adoption: Policy considerations to bridge the digital divide in low- and middle-income countries
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Tuesday 11 May 2021 | 2021 | Global | Research & Reports |
This report responds to the need to accelerate mobile internet adoption and use, which is the biggest challenge in bridging the digital divide. The report sets out a wide range of policy considerations and proposes a comprehensive framework for action to h
Accelerating digital transformation in Bangladesh 2021
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Thursday 6 May 2021 | 2021 | Asia Pacific and Greater China | Research & Reports | Taxation |
Globally, more than 5 billion people are using mobile technology to access life-enhancing services such as digital health services, e-government platforms and digital education services. Mobile connectivity is an important driver of economic growth across
Tanzania: Driving social and economic value through mobile-sector tax reform 2021
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Tuesday 6 Apr 2021 | 2021 | Sub-Saharan Africa | Taxation |
Globally, more than 5 billion people are using mobile technology to access life-enhancing services such as financial services, e-government platforms and digital health services. Mobile is an important driver of economic growth across all sectors. In Afric
Open and Virtualised Radio Access Networks: An Explanatory Guide for Policymakers
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Thursday 11 Feb 2021 | 2021 | Digital Infrastructure | Global | Research & Reports |
Open and Virtualised Radio Access Networks, An Explanatory Guide, provides an overview of the shift to open and virtualised RAN, and outlines a number of enablers that policymakers should consider to support the deployment of mix-and-match elements of open
