Overview This 10-minute, micro course invites governments and regulators to consider a number of measures, depending on individual market needs, that can help the mobile sector continue to provide vital connectivity during the COVID-19 crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, social distancing and stay-at-home directives have driven an unprecedented surge in network […]

Overview Recent emergencies, such as the major hurricanes in the Caribbean and the unprecedented number of people being forcibly displaced around the world, highlight the increasingly important role mobile plays during times of crisis. As mobile communication becomes ever more critical to the success of disaster response efforts and humanitarian aid delivery, policymakers and regulators […]

Overview Official proof of identity is fundamental to an individual’s ability to enforce their rights and secure access to a wide range of important services. However, one billion people in the world, many of them women and forcibly displaced people, are still unable to prove their identity. This four week course highlights the fundamental role […]

Overview In many countries, in a variety of ways, governments impose substantial taxes on the mobile industry — above and beyond standard corporate tax. Sector-specific taxation is never without consequences. For example, special mobile taxes affect consumer prices as well as operators’ ability to build and upgrade their networks. This three-week course takes a critical […]

Overview Between now and 2030, the mobile industry will bring billions of people and things online, helping to enrich the lives of citizens around the world and deliver on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. The SDGs serve as the world’s to-do list to end poverty, reduce inequalities and tackle climate […]