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ICT standardization in Africa: towards a digital single market
Transforming Africa into a single digital market by 2030 is an ambitious objective of the African Union. The health of the African ICT sector is a crucial factor of success.…
Africa to boost revenue mobilization through improved tax transparency
Tax transparency standards, as defined by the Africa Initiative, were launched in 2014. Since then, they have proved to be an effective tool in the fight against tax fraud and…
The evolution of telecom compliance monitoring services in Africa
The telecommunications sector is key for the economy in many African countries. Indeed, it plays a critical role in economic growth and development on the continent. It is therefore important…
ISO 27001 certification: GVG meets the highest data protection standards
Global Voice Group (GVG) has recently achieved the ISO 27001 certification, in compliance with the highest industry standards. ISO certification is delivered by an accredited third-party body to officially confirm…
RegTech Africa Conference 2023: James Claude talks about RegTech best practices for compliance and revenue mobilization
The increased digitalization of the African economy is requiring governments and regulators to upgrade their approach to governance. Regulatory technology, or RegTech, helps them keep up with the fast pace…
GVG and the ARPCE Congo: a lasting partnership for the compliance of the digital ecosystem
GVG recently had the honor of welcoming Mr. Louis-Marc Sakala, Director General of the Agence de Régulation des Postes et des Communication Électroniques (ARPCE) of the Republic of Congo to…
Regulation: The Cornerstone of Financial Inclusion in Africa
The mobile payment sector requires substantial investments, both in terms of infrastructure and equity. A clear regulatory framework is key to attracting new players, who aren't as numerous in the…
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ISO 27001 certification: GVG meets the highest data protection standards
Global Voice Group (GVG) has recently achieved the ISO 27001 certification, in compliance with the highest industry standards. ISO certification is delivered by an accredited third-party body to officially confirm…
RegTech Africa Conference 2023: James Claude talks about RegTech best practices for compliance and revenue mobilization
The increased digitalization of the African economy is requiring governments and regulators to upgrade their approach to governance. Regulatory technology, or RegTech, helps them keep up with the fast pace…
GVG and the ARPCE Congo: a lasting partnership for the compliance of the digital ecosystem
GVG recently had the honor of welcoming Mr. Louis-Marc Sakala, Director General of the Agence de Régulation des Postes et des Communication Électroniques (ARPCE) of the Republic of Congo to…
Let’s talk about trust in data sharing: GVG takes part in the GPSDD’s peer exchange
On 19 April, Laurent Sarr, GVG’s Technical Director, took part in a peer exchange organized by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD). The purpose of the event was…
The evolution of telecom compliance monitoring services in Africa
The telecommunications sector is key for the economy in many African countries. Indeed, it plays a critical role in economic growth and development on the continent. It is therefore important…
Big Data and technology as catalysts for Africa’s socioeconomic development
“[D]igital technology can give an unprecedented boost to sustainable development, particularly for the poorest countries.” This statement formed part of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s intervention at the 17thInternet Governance Forum…
GVG shares insight on the Use of Big Data for inclusive fintech at the ITU’s webinar
Fintech has improved access to formal financial services in Africa. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for example, the percentage of account ownership at a financial institution or with a mobile money service…
Mobile World Congress 2023: Technology is everyone’s business
It's here again, the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the most influential event in global mobile communication. This year, the main topic is velocity, 5G...and even 6G! But the congress will…
Women in STEM in Africa: a shift in the social paradigm
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries have been at the forefront of innovation and growth for the past two decades, especially during and in the aftermath of, the COVID…
Securing Digital Financial Transactions in Africa: The strategic role of technology and regulation
Over the past two decades, Africa has witnessed significant innovation in terms of digital payments, especially since the pandemic. Cash may indeed see its dominance being challenged over the next…
ICT standardization in Africa: towards a digital single market
Transforming Africa into a single digital market by 2030 is an ambitious objective of the African Union. The health of the African ICT sector is a crucial factor of success.…
Mobile money oversight providers in Africa: Building trust in the ecosystem
From humble beginnings in 2007, mobile money is now considered as a mainstream financial service in many African countries. The pandemic promoted this evolution. However, despite their significant benefits in…
Driving tax compliance in the Ghanaian telecom sector: GVG and the GRA review their collaboration
In April of this year, GVG hosted a capacity-building workshop at its Madrid office for Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) and Revenue Authority (GRA), both esteemed partners since 2018. We…
ISO 27001 certification: GVG meets the highest data protection standards
Global Voice Group (GVG) has recently achieved the ISO 27001 certification, in compliance with the highest industry standards. ISO certification is delivered by an accredited third-party body to officially confirm…
RegTech Africa Conference 2023: James Claude talks about RegTech best practices for compliance and revenue mobilization
The increased digitalization of the African economy is requiring governments and regulators to upgrade their approach to governance. Regulatory technology, or RegTech, helps them keep up with the fast pace…
Digital identities in the context of the Covid-19 crisis
Kalev Pihl, expert in PKI solutions and identity management and CEO at SK ID Solutions AS, answers 5 questions about relevance of digital identities in the global context of the…
Regulation: The Cornerstone of Financial Inclusion in Africa
The mobile payment sector requires substantial investments, both in terms of infrastructure and equity. A clear regulatory framework is key to attracting new players, who aren't as numerous in the…
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ISO 27001 certification: GVG meets the highest data protection standards
Global Voice Group (GVG) has recently achieved the ISO 27001 certification, in compliance with the highest industry standards. ISO certification is delivered by an accredited third-party body to officially confirm…
RegTech Africa Conference 2023: James Claude talks about RegTech best practices for compliance and revenue mobilization
The increased digitalization of the African economy is requiring governments and regulators to upgrade their approach to governance. Regulatory technology, or RegTech, helps them keep up with the fast pace…
GVG and the ARPCE Congo: a lasting partnership for the compliance of the digital ecosystem
GVG recently had the honor of welcoming Mr. Louis-Marc Sakala, Director General of the Agence de Régulation des Postes et des Communication Électroniques (ARPCE) of the Republic of Congo to…
Let’s talk about trust in data sharing: GVG takes part in the GPSDD’s peer exchange
On 19 April, Laurent Sarr, GVG’s Technical Director, took part in a peer exchange organized by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD). The purpose of the event was…
The evolution of telecom compliance monitoring services in Africa
The telecommunications sector is key for the economy in many African countries. Indeed, it plays a critical role in economic growth and development on the continent. It is therefore important…
Big Data and technology as catalysts for Africa’s socioeconomic development
“[D]igital technology can give an unprecedented boost to sustainable development, particularly for the poorest countries.” This statement formed part of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s intervention at the 17thInternet Governance Forum…
GVG shares insight on the Use of Big Data for inclusive fintech at the ITU’s webinar
Fintech has improved access to formal financial services in Africa. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for example, the percentage of account ownership at a financial institution or with a mobile money service…
Mobile World Congress 2023: Technology is everyone’s business
It's here again, the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the most influential event in global mobile communication. This year, the main topic is velocity, 5G...and even 6G! But the congress will…
Women in STEM in Africa: a shift in the social paradigm
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries have been at the forefront of innovation and growth for the past two decades, especially during and in the aftermath of, the COVID…