Client: U.S. Department of State, Embassy Dar es Salaam
Duration: 2022-2023
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Country: Tanzania
Solutions: Digital Acceleration
While Tanzania has a robust information and communications technologies (ICT) and digital sector (including private-sector developers, tech startups, local talent, and a burgeoning e-government ecosystem), the policy and regulatory environment has not kept pace with technological advancements.
The Tanzania ICT Partnership: 5G/6G Frameworks and Cyber Security Capacity project supports the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, in building Tanzania’s capacity to embrace international best practices and standards that advance an open, interoperable, and secure internet; defend against authoritarian practices; and catalyze investments in goods and services related to information and ICT.
This initiative is preparing Tanzanian regulators for 5G—the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband networks—and other advanced technologies by building their capacity to implement regulatory frameworks, promote cybercrime frameworks and legislation, and provide cybersecurity technical assistance. Additionally, we work with local organizations and government institutions to promote greater public awareness and sensitization around cybercrime and cybersecurity issues.
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