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Overview Connectivity and the digital environment are increasingly central to children’s lives. They afford numerous opportunities for the realisation of a number of children’s fundamental rights – such as access to information and education – but they can also create risks and play a role in rights violations. This course looks at the various ways […]
Overview Mobile money services have become a key enabler for financial inclusion, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This has resulted in the growth and increased adoption of mobile money services, with the result that they now support 2.1 billion users in carrying out regular transactions. Despite the benefits of mobile money services, there […]
Overview The growth of the mobile internet and converged services is creating new challenges related to the use and protection of people’s personal information. The legal landscape is also evolving to address the challenges related to privacy and security posed by emerging technologies and enhanced data processing capabilities. This course investigates the current state of […]
Overview Although the world is more connected than ever before, not everyone currently benefits. This course focuses on both expanding mobile broadband coverage (especially in rural areas) and on accelerating mobile internet adoption, which is the biggest challenge we face in addressing the digital divide. Packed with the latest GSMA insights into the barriers to […]
Overview Competition in mobile telecommunications is multifaceted and dynamic. Regulatory authorities must be alert to rapid technological changes that impact infrastructure competition. This four-week course provides a foundation for understanding the rules of competition and the regulatory powers that apply to the telecommunications sector, taking into account the wider competitive landscape that now includes Over-The-Top […]
This four-week course aims to inform telecommunications policymakers and regulators, particularly those in emerging and developing markets, about the multifaceted relationship between mobile technologies and climate change. It also discusses how the mobile industry is reducing its own impacts on climate change while also enabling climate action in other sectors. Furthermore, it details how policymakers […]
Overview The mobile industry is embarking on the transition to fifth-generation (5G) technology, which builds on the achievements of 4G while also creating new opportunities for innovation. 5G is ushering in a new era that will see connectivity become increasingly fluid and flexible. This four-week course covers the key aspects of 5G technology and examines […]
Overview The effect of radio transmissions on health has been studied extensively, leading to international standards for network antennas and exposure limits for workers and the public. Despite the ever-growing body of scientific knowledge, many people continue to be concerned about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and their impact on health. This three-week course looks at the […]
Overview This course looks at how the mobile industry deals with security challenges across the ecosystem. As digital services, underpinned by fast, high-performance networks, play an increasingly vital role in the way people live and businesses operate, protection against threats to mobile networks and devices is crucial. The course starts with an introductory module explaining […]
Overview The Radio Access Network (RAN) is a key component of mobile operators’ infrastructure, as it provides the coverage and capacity necessary for subscribers to access voice and data services. Motivated by the convergence of several technical, commercial and geopolitical factors, mobile network operators have been investigating and supporting a shift towards the use of […]
Overview There is currently a significant gender gap associated with access to, and use of, the Internet and mobile broadband services. This course aims to help policymakers understand the size and drivers of the mobile gender gap in low- and middle-income countries and provides insights and recommendations on how to improve digital inclusion for women. […]
Overview Climate change, infectious diseases, disasters, air pollution, migration and poverty are among the most critical challenges the world faces today. This four-week course looks at the role mobile technology, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence can play in drastically improving the effectiveness and efficiency of planning and responses to these challenges. It also considers the […]
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