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Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and Communication Technologies Forum. The event held in Luanda from 13 to 15 June, under the theme “Digitalize, Connect and Innovate”, highlighted the importance of data…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Supporting development financing in Africa
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda.…
Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s overall GDP growth is expected to average around 3.7% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2023. This growth is largely driven by improvements in global economic conditions and effective policy measures aimed…
Bridging the data trust gap in the financial ecosystem in Africa
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an…
Improved tax compliance in Uganda through GVG’s solutions
In October, a delegation from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) visited GVG’s premises in Spain to attend a workshop. The government of Uganda and URA have been valued partners of…
GVG’s 2023 achievements in brief: A review by our CEO, James Claude
2023 has been a year rich in developments for GVG. It has given us many reasons to celebrate. As the end of the year draws closer, I would like to…
Costa Rica: 10 years of continuous telecommunications advancement
In today’s post, we speak to Hannia Vega, Telecommunications Superintendent at SUTEL (Costa Rica) about the sector’s achievements, challenges and opportunities for improvement in the Central American country. Costa Rica’s achievements Over the last decade, Costa Rica has reached important milestones in the field of telecommunications. Firstly, the market opening process enabled an increase in…
“The absence of regulations has fostered the existing illicit flows”
In Africa, the mobile money boom has led to an increase in the number of illicit financial transactions, for want of an appropriate regulatory framework. Madina Adam SERE, senior financial analyst…
“There are several battle fronts to turn a country into a digital nation”
Luis Alberto Powell, Director of Telecommunications for ASEP in Panama gives us an accurate overview of the reality that the country and, more specifically, its telecommunications sector, are experiencing in…
An expert’s perspective on the African remittance market in a pandemic context
Francine Dove, Project Manager at DMA Global Ltd, a company based in the UK and with an office in Ghana, is a specialist in remittances and diaspora affairs. We have…
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Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s overall GDP growth is expected to average around 3.7% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2023. This growth is largely driven by improvements in global economic conditions and effective policy measures aimed…
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Bridging the data trust gap in the financial ecosystem in Africa
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Supporting development financing in Africa
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda.…
Three game-changing financial transaction monitoring technologies in Africa
Africa loses approximately 88.6 billion USD annually due to illicit financial flows, according to a 2022 UNCTAD report. This sum is equivalent to 3.7% of the continent’s GDP. Examples of…
Four ways to balance telecom innovation and security in Africa
The telecommunications sector is one of the pillars of the digital transformation in Africa. Its rapid expansion has led to a considerable increase in the number of devices and data-driven…
MWC Barcelona 2024: Supporting growth through technology
As a provider of RegTech solutions that enable governments, telecom regulators and central banks to ensure the good governance of mobile services, GVG needs to keep its finger on the…
Lifting Regulatory Barriers to Cross-Border Telecoms in Africa to Promote Integration
Africa has been steadily working its way towards integration, with a view to promoting economic development. Telecommunications services play a significant part in supporting integration. Indeed, they narrow the digital…
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent's overall GDP growth is expected to average…
GSR-24: Regulation for Impact in Kampala
Data-driven technology is shaping the landscape to ensure digital inclusion in emerging economies. With such a rapidly evolving pace , there are significant differences among countries and continents when it…
Bridging the data trust gap in the financial ecosystem in Africa
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an…
Costa Rica: 10 years of continuous telecommunications advancement
Costa Rica: 10 years of continuous telecommunications advancement
In today’s post, we speak to Hannia Vega, Telecommunications Superintendent at SUTEL (Costa Rica) about the sector’s achievements, challenges and opportunities for improvement in the Central American country. Costa Rica’s…
“The absence of regulations has fostered the existing illicit flows”
In Africa, the mobile money boom has led to an increase in the number of illicit financial transactions, for want of an appropriate regulatory framework. Madina Adam SERE, senior financial analyst…
“There are several battle fronts to turn a country into a digital nation”
Luis Alberto Powell, Director of Telecommunications for ASEP in Panama gives us an accurate overview of the reality that the country and, more specifically, its telecommunications sector, are experiencing in…
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Business Intelligence as a Catalyzer for Economic Growth in Africa
In 2024, many African countries are projected to see significant economic growth despite ongoing challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s overall GDP growth is expected to average around 3.7% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2023. This growth is largely driven by improvements in global economic conditions and effective policy measures aimed…
Convergence is the future of data intelligence
“Data is at the center of the digital economy”. This statement was made by Global Voice Group’s CEO, James Claude, at the 4th edition of ANGOTIC, Angola’s International Information and…
Leveraging MPD for policy, statistics and sustainability
In today's digitally interconnected world, the pervasive use of mobile devices has led to vast amounts of data being exchanged on telecommunication networks. This data, which includes mobile positioning data…
Bridging the data trust gap in the financial ecosystem in Africa
With 219 million active Mobile Money accounts in 2022, Africa is leading the world in adopting digital financial services (DFS). However, the growth of these services has led to an…
Harnessing transformative technologies in Africa for regulatory impact: challenges and opportunities
At the Africa Investment Forum 2023, experts recommended harnessing transformative technologies in Africa to stimulate economic growth. However, transformative technology requires transformative governance. Regulatory authorities therefore need to stay abreast…
Supporting development financing in Africa
Africa keeps on working towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, with only 15% of targets currently on track, the continent risks not achieving the 2030 agenda.…
Three game-changing financial transaction monitoring technologies in Africa
Africa loses approximately 88.6 billion USD annually due to illicit financial flows, according to a 2022 UNCTAD report. This sum is equivalent to 3.7% of the continent’s GDP. Examples of…
Four ways to balance telecom innovation and security in Africa
The telecommunications sector is one of the pillars of the digital transformation in Africa. Its rapid expansion has led to a considerable increase in the number of devices and data-driven…
MWC Barcelona 2024: Supporting growth through technology
As a provider of RegTech solutions that enable governments, telecom regulators and central banks to ensure the good governance of mobile services, GVG needs to keep its finger on the…
Lifting Regulatory Barriers to Cross-Border Telecoms in Africa to Promote Integration
Africa has been steadily working its way towards integration, with a view to promoting economic development. Telecommunications services play a significant part in supporting integration. Indeed, they narrow the digital…
