iPRIS aims to bridge the digital divide by boosting the capacities of African telecommunications regulatory bodies through peer to peer learning.

Each iPRIS round starts with a 2.5-week training program in Europe for NRA representatives. The training covers the Joint European Offer, gender equality and inclusion, project management, and site visits to relevant organisations.

Regional Support

A regional support team, with representatives from African RROs, collaborates with participants to support the implementation of their strategic change initiatives, thus promoting regional harmonisation.

Follow-up meeting in Africa

A week-long meeting is held in Africa four months after the European training to review progress, present results, and encourage discussions.

Assessment and evaluation

One year after the start of a round, the implementation of the change initiatives of the participating NRAs is assessed, fostering continuous improvement.

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iPRIS is implemented by SPIDER ( the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions), the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), and the Luxembourg Regulatory Institute (ILR).

In collaboration with the African Regional Regulatory Organisations, the implementers support the participating National Regulatory Authorities to achieve their strategic change initiatives.

One-on-One with NRAs (Interview series)

ICT is a key driver of development and catalyst of economic growth across Africa. National regulators are responsible for facilitating the development of the information and communications (ICT) sector at a country level.

National regulatory authorities (NRAs) representing Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Zambia took part in a 2.5-week training programme in Stockholm, Sweden, in November 2023.
In this interview series, representatives from the participating NRAs shed light on their national context and how they are advancing the ICT sector in their respective countries.

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Interview with Mbirimuje Ngupandjara – Revenue accountant, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, on collaboration and universal access for ICT advancement

Interview with Thomas Mohamed Jusu – Manager Frequency Planning and Spectrum Management, National Communications Authority Sierra Leone

Interview with Dr. Emma Otieno – Deputy Director – Universal Service Fund, Communication Authority of Kenya, on Affordability and Digital Inclusion

Interview with Obioma Benson Kekeocha – Principal Manager, Nigeria Communication Commission, on competition, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Interview with Murzanatu Talatu Suleiman – Research and Development Department, Nigerian Communications Commission, on enabling environments and competition

Interview with Lwando Bbuku – Manager Markets and Competition, Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority on Digital Inclusion

Interview with Patricia Kemei – Deputy Director Administration, Communications Authority of Kenya on Digital Inclusion

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"iPRIS is a project supported as part of the Team Europe initiative "D4D for the digital economy and society in sub-Saharan Africa" (Code: 001). The project is made possible thanks to co-financing from the EU, Sweden and Luxembourg. The content of this website is the sole responsibility of the implementing partners and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union, Sweden or Luxembourg"

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"iPRIS is a project supported as part of the Team Europe initiative "D4D for the digital economy and society in sub-Saharan Africa" (Code: 001). The project is made possible thanks to co-financing from the EU, Sweden and Luxembourg. The content of this website is the sole responsibility of the implementing partners and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union, Sweden or Luxembourg"