28-30 April 2025: SATRC Workshop on Policy, Regulation and Services
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) successfully organized the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Workshop on Policy, Regulation and Services from 28 to 30 April 2025, in Dhaka, People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The workshop was organized in a hybrid form and hosted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). The workshop was attended by 135 delegates, representing 9 SATRC Members, 2 other APT Members, 8 Affiliate Members, 1 International Organization, and 2 other organizations.
The workshop aimed to share insights, experiences, and best practices, as well as engage in dialogue to identify challenges, opportunities, and potential next steps for the work items under the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation, and Services for SAP-IX, in order to gain a better understanding of these issues. The session also provided an opportunity for SATRC Members and industry stakeholders to share their experiences and future plans for policy, regulation, and services.
The workshop covered a wide range of critical and emerging topics in the field of policy, regulation and services, including navigating regulatory challenges in broadband, using the Universal Service Obligation Fund for digital inclusion, advancing ICT e-waste management global challenges and solutions, Broadband Impact on Socio-Economic Development, tackling online scams and financial fraud, shaping future tariff policies amid network convergence, and sharing case studies on IoT, Big Data, and smart city technologies in SATRC countries.
During the workshop, distinguished speakers from the SATRC Member countries and the telecom/ICT industry from the Asia-Pacific region shared their valuable insights and experiences on such trending topics. The workshop emphasized the importance of regional cooperation, adapting to new technologies, and ensuring inclusive digital access.
By encouraging cooperation, information sharing, and practical ideas among regulators and industry stakeholders, the SATRC Workshop on Policy, Regulation, and Services was a great success.
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