A long-term regulatory technology programme is built on trust. For a government or regulatory authority, the decision to deploy a monitoring, compliance, or data-governance platform is a commitment to stronger oversight over a number of years. That commitment requires a…
Digital platforms can help regulators gain better visibility into rapidly evolving sectors. However, technology can only create lasting value when it is supported by a clear regulatory foundation. Before data can be collected, reconciled, analysed, or used to support regulatory…
The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed the way governments generate, monitor, and safeguard public revenue. It has also exposed the growing cost of revenue leakage across sectors where economic activity is increasingly digital, high-volume, and difficult to…
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…
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…
Africa leads the world in mobile money innovation. But regulatory oversight frameworks are still largely designed for voice calls and SMS traffic. For more than a decade, telecom revenue monitoring systems across Africa have played an important role in protecting…
As digital transformation accelerates across the African continent, one priority has become central to national development strategies: sovereignty. Sovereignty over data, over infrastructure, over technology, and ultimately over the digital experiences of citizens. What was once a political concept is…
The end of “Data for Data’s Sake” Across the world—and especially in Africa—regulators and governments are collecting more data than at any other point in history. Telecom traffic, mobile money transactions, tax declarations, online platforms—all of these generate enormous amounts…
An end-of-year reflection for regulators, policymakers, and digital economy leaders As the year draws to a close, regulators and governments around the world are doing what this season naturally invites: taking stock: What worked? What did not? Which realities can…
The rise of AI-driven compliance and oversight Across the developing world, governments and regulators are embracing Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and Government Technology (GovTech) to enhance transparency and accountability, and foster compliance. Whether it’s tracking telecom revenues, digitizing citizen identity systems,…
