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From Digital Identity to SIM Governance: Building Trusted and Inclusive Telecom Ecosystems in Africa
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, one priority has become central to national development strategies: building trusted digital ecosystems that balance inclusion, security, and sovereignty. Biometric identity systems and SIM registration frameworks—once deployed as separate initiatives—are now converging into a unified digital infrastructure underpinning telecommunications, financial services, and public service delivery. Yet, as this convergence…
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…
Global Voice Group contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) Best Practice Guidelines
As digital markets become more complex, traditional regulatory models are no longer sufficient. In its contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR), Global Voice Group argues for a transition from static, rule-based oversight to data-driven, outcome-oriented governance. The paper highlights the importance of real-time observability, sovereign data infrastructures, automated compliance systems, and cross-border…
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…
Best RegTech Solution for GVG’s M3 at the Africa FinTech and AI Awards
Global Voice Group’s Mobile Money Monitoring (M3) is the Best RegTech Solution, according to the jury of the Africa FinTech & AI Awards. Over the past three years, the platform…
Global Voice Group: 25 years of catalyzing growth through technology
This year, GVG celebrates the 25th anniversary of its creation. Our story is characterized by continuous innovation and the ability to seize opportunities as they present themselves. From a telecommunication…
GVG at GSR-25: Strengthening Digital Trust and Regulation
Global Voice Group (GVG) had the privilege of participating in the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 31 August to 3 September 2025. This prestigious forum brought together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from around the world to address the most pressing regulatory…
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Global Voice Group contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) Best Practice Guidelines
As digital markets become more complex, traditional regulatory models are no longer sufficient. In its contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR), Global Voice Group argues for a transition from static, rule-based oversight to data-driven, outcome-oriented governance. The paper highlights the importance of real-time observability, sovereign data infrastructures, automated compliance systems, and cross-border…
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.…
Best RegTech Solution for GVG’s M3 at the Africa FinTech and AI Awards
Global Voice Group’s Mobile Money Monitoring (M3) is the Best RegTech Solution, according to the jury of the Africa FinTech & AI Awards. Over the past three years, the platform…
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…
Maintaining fintech’s momentum in Africa
Maintaining fintech’s momentum in Africa Maintaining the fintech momentum in Africa is key to enabling sustainable growth. Fintech and its transformative potential were therefore among the themes of the latest…
Data-driven compliance in Africa: GVG presents its approach at UNCDF webinar
By reshaping the money transfer ecosystem, the digital transformation is also making it necessary to drive data-driven compliance in Africa. Indeed, the digital transformation has supported the expansion of services…
Global Voice Group: 25 years of catalyzing growth through technology
This year, GVG celebrates the 25th anniversary of its creation. Our story is characterized by continuous innovation and the ability to seize opportunities as they present themselves. From a telecommunication…
Interoperability solutions for improved financial inclusion
Can interoperability solutions help further promote financial inclusion in Africa? Over the past decade, sub-Saharan Africa has witnessed significant progress in terms of financial inclusion. According to the CGAP, financial…
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…
Leveraging mobile data for statistical and policymaking purposes: Laurent Sarr speaks at the ITU’s WTIS
In this digital era, the ability to connect to systems like mobile networks and the Internet is essential, and even more so since the Covid-19 pandemic. Good connectivity allows people,…
From Digital Identity to SIM Governance: Building Trusted and Inclusive Telecom Ecosystems in Africa
The Deep Dive into GVG’s Big Data Solution
Discover how GVG's Big Data Solution is transforming the way businesses manage and analyze large volumes of data. In this episode, we explore the advantages of scalability, efficient data processing,…
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…
Global Voice Group contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) Best Practice Guidelines
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…
RegTech Africa’s 2025 Vision: Advancing Regulatory Technology and Forging New Partnerships
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Global Voice Group contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) Best Practice Guidelines
As digital markets become more complex, traditional regulatory models are no longer sufficient. In its contribution to the 2026 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR), Global Voice Group argues for a transition from static, rule-based oversight to data-driven, outcome-oriented governance. The paper highlights the importance of real-time observability, sovereign data infrastructures, automated compliance systems, and cross-border…
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.…
Best RegTech Solution for GVG’s M3 at the Africa FinTech and AI Awards
Global Voice Group’s Mobile Money Monitoring (M3) is the Best RegTech Solution, according to the jury of the Africa FinTech & AI Awards. Over the past three years, the platform…
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…
Maintaining fintech’s momentum in Africa
Maintaining fintech’s momentum in Africa Maintaining the fintech momentum in Africa is key to enabling sustainable growth. Fintech and its transformative potential were therefore among the themes of the latest…
Data-driven compliance in Africa: GVG presents its approach at UNCDF webinar
By reshaping the money transfer ecosystem, the digital transformation is also making it necessary to drive data-driven compliance in Africa. Indeed, the digital transformation has supported the expansion of services…
Global Voice Group: 25 years of catalyzing growth through technology
This year, GVG celebrates the 25th anniversary of its creation. Our story is characterized by continuous innovation and the ability to seize opportunities as they present themselves. From a telecommunication…
Interoperability solutions for improved financial inclusion
Can interoperability solutions help further promote financial inclusion in Africa? Over the past decade, sub-Saharan Africa has witnessed significant progress in terms of financial inclusion. According to the CGAP, financial…
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…
Leveraging mobile data for statistical and policymaking purposes: Laurent Sarr speaks at the ITU’s WTIS
In this digital era, the ability to connect to systems like mobile networks and the Internet is essential, and even more so since the Covid-19 pandemic. Good connectivity allows people,…
