In the second of this series of regional discussions, regulators and industry policy makers from Western Africa will discuss the initiatives taken in response to the pandemic, particularly relating to spectrum availability, digital infrastructure, health & education services, cybersecurity, and combating disinformation. They will highlight the unique challenges across the continent and also innovative responses – particularly involving mobile technology – developed in Africa for Africa.
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The current pandemic has amplified the importance of reliability, fairness and equitable access to communications services in a post fixed-line environment. The Australian Government is looking to set up a post-2020 telco consumer protection framework.
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Retuning policy making and regulation to underpin TMTs role in societal resilience, digital transformation and the revitalising of economies globally. This year’s discussions will celebrate the cooperative action that has been seen in times of crisis to ensure the rapid enablement of digital services and enhanced connectivity. It will also take a close look at the gaps that were laid bare by the pandemic and explore the steps being taken nationally, regionally and internationally, to close them.
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We are delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s Future Leaders’ Competition is Sofia Mancilla, founder of Sección Legal, the first Mexican digital marketplace for legal services.
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The IIC exists to advance the debate and understanding of regulatory policy in the increasingly converged communications industry. During these extraordinary times, it has been heartening to see how our community has responded to the current crisis around the world. We have created a section highlighting these efforts, along with related current content and news of our webinars.
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