This professional development course equips African public servants and policymakers with the strategic knowledge and implementation frameworks necessary to manage the radio frequency spectrum as the continent's most critical digital asset. Moving beyond traditional technical regulation, the curriculum addresses the socio-economic imperative of spectrum efficiency.
Participants will explore global best practices and regional harmonization, such as ATU and CRASA, to transform policy into tangible outcomes. The course balances high-level policy analysis with practical implementation strategies, enabling the design of a Spectrum Outlook that fosters innovation, secures national digital sovereignty, and closes the digital divide.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define Allocation Policy: Evaluate the technical and economic trade-offs between coverage (low-band) and capacity (mid/high-band) to maximize national productivity.
- Navigate Governance Frameworks: Formulate unified national positions aligned with global (ITU) and regional (ATU) frameworks to drive policy certainty.
- Implement Licensing Models: Analyze socio-economic pricing and licensing models, including USOs and set-asides, that balance fiscal needs with investment incentives.
- Secure Future Readiness: Integrate emerging technologies, such as LEO satellites, 5G, and Dynamic Sharing, into agile regulatory frameworks that ensure long-term digital sovereignty.
Who is this for?
This course is specifically designed for:
- Public Servants & Policymakers within ICT Ministries and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs).
- Strategic Advisors involved in national broadband planning and digital transformation.
- Government Officials from Defense, Aviation, and Public Safety sectors who manage mission-critical spectrum.
- Telecommunications Professionals transitioning into regulatory or policy leadership roles.
On behalf of the African Regional Telecommunications Training Centre (ARTAC), we are pleased to announce an upcoming continental training workshop in Kinshasa, DRC.
Theme: ARTAC Training on Telecommunication (Spectrum)
Date: May 2026
Location: Kinshasa, DRC (Specific venue TBC)
This session is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and technical expertise in spectrum management and telecommunications regulation. Participants will gain insights into spectrum allocation, monitoring, licensing, and best practice strategies, equipping them to optimise spectrum use, ensure regulatory compliance, and support efficient telecommunications development within their countries and the region.
Please Note: Pre-registration is an expression of interest and does not guarantee a formal invitation or a reserved place at this stage. Due to high demand and limited capacity, final invitations will be issued once the venue is confirmed. By pre-registering, you will ensure that you receive all technical updates and the final schedule as they become available.
On behalf of the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), we are pleased to announce an upcoming continental training workshop in Southern Africa (TBC).
Theme: Regional Masterclass on Spectrum Management – Southern Africa
Date: July 2026
Location: Southern Africa (TBC)
This session is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical insights into spectrum management and policy for the telecommunications sector. Participants will gain an understanding of spectrum allocation, regulatory frameworks, emerging technologies, and best practices, equipping them to enhance spectrum utilisation, support network growth, and promote efficient and sustainable telecom services across the region.
Please Note: Pre-registration is an expression of interest and does not guarantee a formal invitation or a reserved place at this stage. Due to high demand and limited capacity, final invitations will be issued once the venue is confirmed. By pre-registering, you will ensure that you receive all technical updates and the final schedule as they become available.