Affordable devices for all – World Bank Report

Published in 2023

The report examines the key themes and drivers of costs in the supply and demand for Internet-enabled mobile devices.These themes and cost drivers are then applied to assess four countrycases, namelyColombia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Rwanda (collectively referred to as the “target countries”), focusing specifically on low-income individuals within these markets. The supply and demand analysis identifies determinants of smartphone pricing and factors that impact users’ ability to pay, willingness to pay, and access to credit. The report also reviews various financing schemes and opportunities for private capital mobilization that could make it possible for low-income individuals to access a smartphone.…

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Country review: Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and collaborative regulation

Published in 2023

Saudi Arabia has made significant strides over the last few years to modernize its information and communications technology (ICT) sector. In line with national policy, the country has focused on increasing competition in the market and improving regulatory flexibility, transparency, and collaboration.

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Egypt’s digital transformation and collaborative regulation

Published in 2023

Egypt has prioritized digital transformation in recent years, in line with an economy-wide sustainable development strategy. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (​NTRA) play key roles in enabling the ongoing digital transformation of the economy, including engaging in collaborative regulation activities and other joint projects with other ministries and regulatory authorities in Egypt.

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Etude de cas: La régulation collaborative au Sénégal

Published in 2022

Ce travail fait partie du premier volet dans la série d’études de cas sur la régulation collaborative et va se focaliser sur les cadres institutionnel et réglementaire du secteur des télécommunications/TIC au Sénégal. L’objectif de cette étude consiste à l’évaluation du cadre réglementaire du secteur de télécommunications au Sénégal, notamment les pratiques de collaboration entre institutions (ampleur et profondeur), des outils réglementaires en place, du niveau de maturité de la réglementation en place, après une analyse des principales politiques pour le secteur des TIC, les politiques intersectorielles pour l’économie numériques, l’environnement et l’écosystème du secteur, le cadre politique et institutionnel…

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Benchmark of fifth-generation collaborative digital regulation

Published in 2022

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is advocating a new collaborative approach to ICT regulation. Collaborative regulation or 5th generation regulation (G5) broadly defined is based on the concept of generations of ICT regulation, with successive generations evolving from an initial command and control approach for public monopolies, to one of collaboration across institutions and stakeholders to oversee the development of collaborative regulation for a digital economy.

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Collaborative regulation for digital transformation in Mexico

Published in 2022

To navigate digital transformation, Mexico has embraced the new regulatory paradigm that seeks to fast forward digital transformation for all – and that paradigm is embodied in the concept of collaborative digital regulation.

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Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy, 2nd edition 2021

Published in 2022

The Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy is one of the most comprehensive overviews of what constitute successful cybersecurity strategies. It is the result of a unique, collaborative, and equitable multi-stakeholder effort. The partners came together with an appreciation of the need to strengthen cooperation and coordination across the international community on cybersecurity capacity-building. The objective of this effort is to support national leaders and policymakers in the development of defensive and proactive responses to cyber risks, in the form of a National Cybersecurity Strategy, and in thinking strategically about cybersecurity, cyber-preparedness, response and resilience, and building confidence and…

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Etude de cas: La régulation collaborative en République Démocratique du Congo

Published in 2022

L’objectif de cette étude consiste à l’évaluation du cadre réglementaire du secteur de télécommunications en République Démocratique du Congo notamment les pratiques de collaboration entre les établissements (ampleur et profondeur), des outils réglementaires en place, du niveau de maturité de la réglementation en place, après une analyse des principales politiques pour le secteur des TIC, les politiques intersectorielles pour l’économie numériques, l’environnement et de de l’écosystème du secteur, le cadre politique et institutionnel ainsi que la mise en oeuvre de ces politiques et programmes du développement du secteur.

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Financing universal access to digital technologies and services 2021

Published in 2021

Today’s fundamental funding challenge is to make rural and low-income areas and marginalized populations “worth” the investment risk for the private sector and co-investors, as the economic cost of exclusion is higher than the cost of closing the digital divide. Designed to provide practical guidance to ITU members and other stakeholders, this new report will contribute to reviewing and rethinking funds as a concept, exploring alternative models using a combination of monetary and non-monetary contributions and implementing innovative risk-mitigation mechanisms and financial solutions for smarter investments. It also provides guidance on the policy and regulatory frameworks needed to attract greater…

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Global Cybersecurity Index 2020

Published in 2021

The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) was first launched in 2015 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to measure the commitment of 193 ITU Member States and the State of Palestine1 to cybersecurity to help them identify areas of improvement and encourage countries to take action, through raising awareness on the state of cybersecurity worldwide. As cybersecurity risks, priorities, and resources evolve, the GCI has also adapted to give a more accurate snapshot of cybersecurity measures taken by countries. This report aims to better understand countries’ commitments to cybersecurity, identify gaps, encourage the incorporation of good practices, and provide useful insights…

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