Report of the WATRA Working Group on Infrastructure Development (2023–2025)
This report summarizes the two-year work (2023–2025) of the WATRA Working Group on Infrastructure Development (WG2), co-chaired by Nigeria and Senegal across four physical meetings. Key outputs include: 5G Deployment […]
Recommendations for Submarine Cable Resilience in West Africa
Following the March 2024 cable cuts that caused outages across 12 African countries, this report outlines recommendations to improve submarine cable resilience in West Africa, where 12 cable systems with […]
Preparations for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (Wrc-27)
This report emphasizes the strategic importance of the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) in Shanghai for West African countries, covering key implications such as spectrum access equity, satellite-terrestrial convergence, digital […]
Outstanding Work Items for the Next Study Cycle
This WATRA report outlines two key initiatives deferred to the 2026–2028 study cycle: a Unified Reporting Framework for terrestrial fibre and tower infrastructure (based on international standards like OFDS and […]
Financing of Electronic Communications Infrastructure
This report examines funding challenges and solutions for building telecom infrastructure across West Africa. Key issues include high costs (over $10,000/km for fiber), rural connectivity gaps, and unsustainable business models. […]
5G Deployment Framework
This document provides policy and regulatory guidance for West African countries on deploying 5G technology. It outlines the status of 5G across the region—where Nigeria and Senegal lead with commercial […]