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Telecommunications Regulatory Events
WATRA holds its 19th Annual General Assembly at Conakry, Republic of Guinea
Regulatory Policy Developments
NCC sets new International Termination Rate
Telecommunications Regulatory Events
WATRA in collaboration with ECOWAS holds a Technical Meeting on Fraud and Roaming Tariffs with NRAs across the Region
About WATRA
West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) is a platform through which Telecommunication Regulators work together to broaden access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services in the sub-region. WATRA promotes the adoption of best global practices that stimulate investment in telecommunications infrastructure and services, deliver cheaper services to more citizens and connects people, societies and economies across West Africa and beyond.
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Guiding Principles
Our main aim is to lower barriers- to availability, affordability, cultural, literacy etc - and enable more and more people in West Africa to become more productive -
Universal Access
Because of the capacity to transmit voice, video, and data at greater speed and clarity, broadband is widely recognized as an accelerator of economic and social development. -
Affordability
The digital economy has become one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and sources of revenue in West Africa. It has enormous potential to contribute even more in boosting productivity and growth.
International Partners
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