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🚀 On Tuesday 30 July, join GSMA - Mobile for Development - for a 45-minute webinar to celebrate the launch of the latest update to the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI). 📈 I look forward to speaking at this event which will provide a deep dive into the MCI's data, methodology, and its critical role in evidence-based policymaking. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the countries making significant progress in mobile connectivity and learn how to utilise this data to drive digital inclusion. I will be discussing with Eleanor Sarpong on how UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) leverages the MCI to inform their initiatives like the Inclusive Digital Economy Scorecard (#IDES), showcasing the impact of evidence-based policymaking. This event is a must-attend for policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders who are keen to harness the power of data to advance mobile connectivity and digital inclusion. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and application of the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index. Add this event to your calendar today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cAJVcE #MCI #DigitalInclusion #DigitalDivide #connectivity #MobileInternet #mobile #MobileConnectivity #Sida Tobias Schillings Aiaze Mitha Ali Akram Aneth Kasebele Melle Tiel Groenestege Cornelia Kaldewei Scarlett Fondeur Gil de Barth Torbjörn Fredriksson Yolanda Jinxin Ma Mahinthan Joseph Mariasingham Yuki Mitsuka Alex Wong Stefanos Kotoglou Molly Lesher Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi Thomas Puschmann Shawn Hunter Dian Tjondronegoro Robert Opp

Very important and informative webinar regarding mobile connectivity index

🚀 On Tuesday 30 July, join GSMA - Mobile for Development for a 45-minute webinar to celebrate the launch of the latest update to the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI). 📈 This event will provide a deep dive into the MCI's data, methodology, and its critical role in evidence-based policymaking. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the countries making significant progress in mobile connectivity and learn how to utilise this data to drive digital inclusion. The session will include an overview of the MCI workshops, showcasing their structure and the benefits for policymakers. Daud Suleman from The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will share their experiences with the MCI workshops, providing practical insights into how MCI data has informed their policy decisions. François Coupienne from United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will discuss how their organisation leverages MCI data to drive global evidence-based policymaking efforts. This event is a must-attend for policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders who are keen to harness the power of data to advance mobile connectivity and digital inclusion. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and application of the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index. Add this event to your calendar today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cAJVcE #MCI #DigitalInclusion #DigitalDivide #connectivity #MobileInternet #mobile #MobileConnectivity #Sida

On Monday, 25 March in Geneva, Switzerland, the Kingdom of the Netherlands 🇳🇱, Canada 🇨🇦, the Republic of Kenya 🇰🇪, and the Atlantic Council DFRLab's Democracy + Tech Initiative co-hosted the workshop “Shaping the Future of Internet and Digital Tech Governance in 2024/2025”, the first in a series of stakeholder outreach events on #Internet and digital technology governance processes. The event commenced with capacity building sessions on the Internet governance ecosystem, including a discussion on the history, key themes, stakeholders, and processes, facilitated by Konstantinos Komaitis from the Democracy + Tech Initiative of the Atlantic Council's DFRLab, and a presentation which explored the positions and motivations of key actors, facilitated by Sorina Teleanu from DiploFoundation. Following these sessions, #FOC Member States and Advisory Network representatives engaged in strategic discussions on the Coalition’s shared priorities, exploring how they can be advanced in the upcoming #GlobalDigitalCompact (GDC) negotiations, as well as applied to the broader framework of ongoing discussions on the governance of the Internet and digital technologies, including the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) +20 review process. To learn more about the FOC's priorities and activities under the 🇳🇱 Chairship of the Coalition in 2024, visit: https://lnkd.in/e-c_yZXf #GDC #WSIS #DigitalGovernance #InternetGovernance

The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24), currently being hosted in Uganda from 1st to 4th July, marks a pivotal moment for the country's ICT sector. This prestigious event gathers approximately 800 delegates, including leading telecommunication regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), GSR-24 focuses on advancing regulatory practices in the digital age under the theme 'Regulation for Impact'. This event not only underscores Uganda's emergence as a leader in ICT within Eastern Africa but also highlights its commitment to fostering global dialogue on crucial issues such as consumer empowerment, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. What are the opportunities ? 🤔 - Economic Growth: Leveraging ICT advancements can stimulate economic growth through enhanced digital services and improved business efficiencies. - Knowledge Exchange: Learning from global best practices and experiences can help Uganda refine its regulatory frameworks and policies. - Innovation Hub: Establishing Uganda as an innovation hub for ICTs could attract foreign investment and spur local technological innovation. What are the Challenges 🤔 ? Infrastructure Challenges : Ensuring broadband access and ICT affordability remains a challenge, hindering widespread digital adoption across Uganda. - Resource Constraints : Limited resources may restrict Uganda's ability to implement ambitious ICT initiatives discussed during the symposium. - Skills Gap : A shortage of skilled personnel in advanced technologies like AI and robotics may slow down the pace of technological advancements Hosting GSR-24 is a significant milestone for Uganda, aligning with its strategy to leverage ICT for economic growth and societal advancement. The symposium provides a platform to address key challenges and capitalize on opportunities in digital transformation. Moving forward, Uganda must focus on bridging infrastructure gaps, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and building human capital to fully realize the benefits of ICT innovation. As an up and coming technological innovations hub in the region, it is indeed pertinent for all industry professionals and related agencies (in Uganda's ICT sector)to continue engaging stakeholders both locally and internationally to streamline and promote seamless connectivity and productivity (sustainably) in the ever growing (and evolving) national and global digital landscape. #ITUGSR #DigitalTransformation #UgandaICT #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy

Discover how the #GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI) is driving evidence-based policymaking around the world 📊 Join GSMA - Mobile for Development's webinar on 30 July to hear from The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) about their experiences attending MCI workshops and leveraging MCI data to make impactful, evidence-based policy decisions 📈 This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in mobile #connectivity and #digitalinclusion. Add to your calendar! 👉 https://gsma.at/5b #DigitalDivide #MobileInternet #Sida

This year’s FST Government Australia Summit has the most senior line-up to be delivered in almost a decade of these annual forums, with 100 per cent of Government speakers and discussion co-hosts from Senior Executive Service Bands 1 and 2. We’re also pleased to present 80 per cent brand new speakers on stage, alongside a 100 per cent new set of peer-to-peer discussion co-hosts. Between them, 12 major federal agencies are represented, plus a handful of the most forward-thinking state leaders collaborating with the APS from the likes of NSW’s Whole-of-Government Digital and Data functions. Register now to be in the room for important discussions around the future of technology in government 👉 https://lnkd.in/gA5vT-aU #government #technology #digital #transformation #data

The Local Government Association (LGA) has released a crucial guideline on digital transformation in local government. Emphasizing 3 pivotal missions, it outlines how these can be facilitated by 6 common enablers and 6 good practice principles. 🚀 The missions are clear: - Digitally enabled councils delivering inclusive services - Digitally empowered residents thriving in a digital world - Digitally equipped places supporting a connected, healthy community The Principles focus on inclusivity, user-centric design, and security, while the Enablers stress connectivity, capability, and collaboration. Digital transformation in Local Government is rapidly evolving, both internally and in collaboration with the NHS and Adult Social Care. I'm currently collaborating with several Local Authorities with ambitious digital strategies. Share your thoughts on this guideline and let's explore how we can support your transformation journey. #lga #digitaltransformation #localgovernment Starfish Search Local government digitalisation framework: Missions, principles and enablers | Local Government Association

Thanks for sharing Ros, do let us know if we can support your digital transformations.

Yesterday our Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs Maarit Palovirta took part in the round-table discussion on the ‘Digital Networks Act’ at the V Conference on Competition and Regulation in the Telecommunications Market organised by IESE Business School in Barcelona: 📌 The #DigitalNetworksAct and the upcoming review of the EECC is a perfect occasion to reform the legislative framework for telecom & the connectivity ecosystem. 📌 The White Paper is a stepping stone for a more favourable policy environment in 4 fields: - Tackling scale (consolidation, #DigitalSingleMarket) - Deregulation (phasing out ex-ante to rely on ex-post); - Spectrum policy; - A level playing field for all -European and global- players in the connectivity ecosystem. 📌 We need urgent action once the new EU mandate starts.