Economic Growth and Digital Inclusion through Mobile Broadband in Rwanda.
The dynamic of development is on the way in Rwanda,
where authorities foster and encourage capacity-building, know-how, performance
and productivity.
From cashless economy, via a paperless government to extending broadband to
all citizens and enabling digital literacy and innovation, the digital industry
is at the core of top priorities.
Therefore, the Rwandan Ministry ofYouth and ICT and the GSMA have found an agreement to undertake a series of
initiatives to increase citizens’ access to mobile broadband technologies
across the country.
Connectikpeople.co observes that through this partnership, the GSMA and the
Government of Rwanda will undertake a range of initiatives including:
- Developing joint forums to build institutional capacity, discuss sectoral policies and increase understanding of the socio-economic benefits of mobile;
- Creating educational and training programmes on mobile regulation to foster socio-economic development, expand financial inclusion through mobile money services and ensure sound spectrum management;
- Contributing to the development of the Rwandan government’s national broadband strategies for attaining digital inclusion, with a focus on spectrum management as a key enabler for mobile broadband services; and
- Exploring mobile’s potential across sectors such as energy and water, financial services, agriculture, education and healthcare.
