Digital competition policy and regulation in the Africa and Arab regions

In countries in the Africa and Arab States regions, the pandemic has made legislators and regulators concerned about the availability and affordability of ICT services and securing investment for underlying digital infrastructures. It has also raised questions on the role of digital platforms in serving the ICT ecosystem and the most appropriate regulatory approaches to respond to constantly evolving technology.

In the context of advancing digital transformation, this report reviews the major competition policy and regulatory challenges that affect the development of a vibrant digital apps environment enabled by digital platforms. It addresses fundamental questions on how regulatory practices need to change in the context of evolving technologies, and on the rise of digital platforms and their socio-economic impact on the countries in these regions.