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The Regional Development Forum for Africa Region (RDF-AFR)\u00a0took place on 7 April 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. It was followed by the Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Africa (RPM-AFR)<\/a> from 8 to 9 April.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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RDF-AFR was organized at the kind invitation of the Communications Authority of Kenya.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Regional Development Forum for Africa Region provided an opportunity for an exchange of views between ITU and decision-makers of ITU Member States and Sector Members, as well as other stakeholders in the Africa region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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RDF-AFR reported on the outcomes and implementation of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-22)<\/a>, held in Kigali, Rwanda, in June 2022, in particular the progress made in the realization of the Regional Initiatives for Africa approved by the WTDC-22.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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RDF-AFR 2025 was open to all stakeholders willing to strengthen cooperation and partnership among telecommunication\/ICT policymakers, regulators, industry, academia, regional and international development agencies, and organizations on specific regional telecommunication and ICT matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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RDF-AFR was conducted a paperless forum. Documents related to this event, including the agenda, presentations, and practical information with guidance on how to connect to the online platform, were made available through this web page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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