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PRIDA-ITU Delegation Agreement for Action
| Project No | 9RAF18089 | |
| Title | PRIDA-ITU Delegation Agreement for Action | |
| Description |
The objective of the project is to facilitate efficient and harmonized spectrum utilization to contribute to the overall objective of the Action “Policy and Regulation Initiative for Digital Africa (PRIDA)” which is to foster universally accessible, affordable and effective wireless broadband across the continent to unlock future benefits of internet based services. More particularly the specific objectives of the project are: - New policies for radio frequency spectrum management are developed; - Predictable and stable market environment is established to stimulate investments; The project is expected to contribute to fostering universally accessible, affordable and effective broadband across the African continent to unlock future benefits of ICTs. With a view to increase efficiency and impact, to avoid or minimize duplication or overlapping activities and to build on synergies and complementarities, the project will identify and take into consideration relevant work of the various stakeholders such as the African Union Commission (AUC), African Telecommunication Union (ATU), Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), African Broadcasting Union (AUB) and Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG), etc. The project aims to focus on the creation of an enabling environment, in particular concerning radio spectrum framework to orient operators towards the best solutions for the system’s long-term cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability and to prepare an environment supportive of internet-based services. Harmonization efforts at Pan-African level of the four (4) core functions (spectrum licensing, spectrum pricing, spectrum refarming and cross border frequency coordination) will create the conditions for economies of scale and thus a rapid deployment of wireless broadband, filling an important gap in complementing the ongoing infrastructure-focused efforts towards increased ICT use across the continent.
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| Area of Action |
Spectrum management and digital broadcasting |
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| Status | Implemented | |
| Time Frame | From 1/12/2018 To 12/3/2025 | |
| Beneficiary Countries | Algeria (People's Democratic Republic of), Angola (Republic of), Burundi (Republic of), Benin (Republic of), Burkina Faso, Botswana (Republic of), Central African Republic, Chad (Republic of), Cameroon (Republic of), Cabo Verde (Republic of), Djibouti (Republic of), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt (Arab Republic of), Equatorial Guinea (Republic of), Eritrea, Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of), Gabonese Republic, Gambia (Republic of the), Guinea-Bissau (Republic of), Ghana, Guinea (Republic of), Côte d'Ivoire (Republic of), Kenya (Republic of), Lesotho (Kingdom of), Libya (State of), Liberia (Republic of), Madagascar (Republic of), Mauritius (Republic of), Mauritania (Islamic Republic of), Mali (Republic of), Malawi, Morocco (Kingdom of), Mozambique (Republic of), Namibia (Republic of), Niger (Republic of the), Nigeria (Federal Republic of), Congo (Republic of the), Rwanda (Republic of), South Africa (Republic of), Senegal (Republic of), Seychelles (Republic of), Sierra Leone, Somalia (Federal Republic of), South Sudan (Republic of), Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Republic of), Sudan (Republic of the), Eswatini (Kingdom of), Togolese Republic, Tunisia, Uganda (Republic of), Tanzania (United Republic of), Zambia (Republic of), Zimbabwe (Republic of) | |
| Implementing Agency | International Telecommunications Union (ITU) | |
| Cooperation Agency | European Commission | |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | More than 1'000'000 | |
| Achievements |
The project strengthened spectrum management and regulatory harmonization across Africa by supporting the development of common frameworks, technical guidelines and cooperation mechanisms for wireless broadband deployment. Through collaboration among the African Union, the European Union and ITU, the project contributed to creating a more enabling environment for affordable, accessible and sustainable broadband development across the continent. The project improved spectrum governance by developing regional and continental guidelines on spectrum regulation, spectrum usage and wireless broadband deployment based on international best practices. It supported countries in expanding access to mobile broadband spectrum resources and promoted more coherent approaches to spectrum planning and regulatory modernization, including readiness for emerging technologies. Cooperation on the management of radio-frequency resources was significantly strengthened through the development and deployment of the Harmonized Calculation Method for Africa (HCM4A) framework and software. Forty-six African countries signed the HCM4A agreement, providing a common basis for cross-border frequency coordination and facilitating the management of harmful interference between countries. The project substantially enhanced institutional capacity across the continent through extensive training and technical assistance programmes. More than 2,400 experts from 56 beneficiary countries strengthened their knowledge and skills in areas such as spectrum management, spectrum pricing, auditing, monitoring and harmonization. Dedicated activities also promoted greater participation of women in spectrum management and regulatory activities. By supporting regulatory modernization, strengthening technical expertise and fostering regional collaboration, the project contributed to expanding the foundations for broadband connectivity, digital transformation and investment in telecommunications infrastructure across Africa. Its achievements also strengthened African participation in regional and global digital governance processes. |
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