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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Smart Africa Alliance (SAA) are partnering to deliver a 12-month capacity-development project funded by the World Bank through the Digital Transformation for Africa\/Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP). The project aims to strengthen the capacity of African policymakers and regulators to design and implement broadband and telecommunications regulations that promote competition, support affordable broadband access, and contribute to meaningful connectivity across the continent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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By strengthening regulatory capacity, the project supports priorities of the Baku Action Plan, including ‘affordable connectivity’ and ‘enabling policy and regulatory environment’.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What the project will offer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Digital learning<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Participants will have access to a range of self-paced e-learning courses available in English, French and Portuguese. These courses will be packaged as digital public goods and hosted on both the ITU Academy and the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) learning platforms. In addition, expert-led masterclasses will be recorded and made available for on-demand learning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Regional training and knowledge exchange<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A series of in-person workshops and webinars will provide opportunities for policymakers and regulators to address practical regulatory challenges, exchange experiences, and share best practices with peers from across Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Policy dialogue and practical demonstrations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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High-level policy dialogues will bring together policymakers, regulators and subject-matter experts to discuss emerging regulatory priorities and policy developments. Participants will also benefit from live demonstrations showing the practical application of regulatory tools and approaches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Training opportunities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ITU and Smart Africa Alliance are planning the training activities; dates and participation details will be published once confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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