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A global resource for policy-makers, regulators, the tech industry and consumers.| digitalregulation.org
A global resource for policy-makers, regulators, the tech industry and consumers.| digitalregulation.org
Theme: Regulatory governance Type: Section Date: 2025-08-26 Introduction to evidence-based decision making As the digital economy expands rapidly in many parts of the world, policymakers and regulators face ongoing challenges in keeping pace with innovative technologies and services that impact ICT markets. The governance of the digital ecosystem represents one of the most complex and […]| Digital Regulation Platform
Theme: Regulatory governance Type: Section Date: 2025-08-26 To provide further insight into how policymakers and regulators may incorporate EBDM and RIAs into their decision-making processes, five country case studies are highlighted below as they represent good practices. Canada and South Africa provide examples of good EBDM practices while Australia, Brazil, and the United Kingdom show […]| Digital Regulation Platform
Theme: Regulatory governance Type: Section Date: 2025-08-26 As with policy initiatives and regulatory regimes, there is no “one size fits all” approach to conducting RIAs. While basic principles and processes apply in all cases, each country adapts these practices to their own unique needs, capacities, and legal frameworks. The following case studies from Australia, Brazil, […]| Digital Regulation Platform
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformational technology rapidly reshaping governance, economies, and societies. From predictive analytics that inform public health interventions to the smart automation of service delivery, AI provides governments with unprecedented tools to enhance efficiency, inclusion, and innovation. However, alongside these transformative benefits come significant risks. Without proper safeguards, AI systems can […]| Digital Regulation Platform
Theme: Regulatory governance Type: Article Date: 2025-08-27 About this Guide This Guide was jointly developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Ofcom, the UK’s independent communications regulator. The Guide is a new tool in the portfolio of tools for national regulators and regulatory associations to support evidence-based decision-making. It provides practical guidance and a […]| Digital Regulation Platform
Intended as a complement to rules-based regulatory models, industry codes of practice can help establish clear regulatory goals and best practices. According to the Kenya Communications Authority‘s (CA) approach to developing codes of practice, the mechanism is defined as “a set of professional standards or written guidelines agreed on by members of a particular profession, […]| Digital Regulation Platform
An inter-agency collaboration agreement is a written agreement between two or more parties, outlining the terms of collaboration or cooperation to reach one or more common objectives. Such agreements, frequently drafted as an MOU or a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), establish a legal basis for collaboration and outline participants’ roles and functions; responsibilities; allocation of […]| Digital Regulation Platform
Importance of ICT regulator and competition authority collaboration As noted in Intragovernmental Collaboration, a common area of overlap between vertical and horizontal regulatory approaches is competition in the ICT sector. As such, competition and ICT regulators often work together to achieve common goals in line with their mandates. In some cases, cooperation tools are envisaged […]| Digital Regulation Platform
A global resource for policy-makers, regulators, the tech industry and consumers.| digitalregulation.org
Introduction With the promise of ushering in new, innovative use cases and unprecedented capabilities, IMT-2030 represents the next generation of wireless connectivity. As part of the overall International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), 6G technologies were officially named “IMT-2030” during the Radiocommunication Assembly 2023 (RA-23) (ITU‑R 2023a), 6G presents countries and their regulatory bodies with new challenges […]| Digital Regulation Platform
