Building the Digital Economy: Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Industry Recommendations
- Streamline licensing to promote innovation
- Contribute to USPF strategic management plan development
- Develop spectrum trading guidelines
Population 82.7
million
20% mobile broadband connections
39.6 million
mobile connections
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)
Industry Recommendations
GSMA is working with ECOWAS to:
- Develop an ongoing policy dialogue
- Input into discussion on regional Telecommunication / ICT strategy
- Promote the role of mobile in the digital economy
Established in 1999, the 15 member regional group has a mandate to promote economic integration across its member states
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Nigeria
Industry Recommendations
- Streamline licensing to promote innovation
- Contribute to USPF strategic management plan development
- Develop spectrum trading guidelines
Population 193.4
million
42% mobile broadband connections
146.8 million
mobile connections
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