Opinion
Access Alert: Engagement opportunities at GSR-24
In two weeks, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting its annual event for telecommunications regulators: The Global Symposium for...
Lucas Gallitto of GSMA on 5G, Satellites, and Policy in Latin America
Join us in this episode of LATAM Digital Voices as we welcome Lucas Gallitto from GSMA, a leading figure in...
Key Takeaways from the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Access Partnership participated in the AI for Good Global Summit 2024, held on 29-31 May in Geneva, which brought together...
Access Alert: Mexican elections 2024 results – what to expect for the tech sector
On 2 June, Mexicans went to the polls to elect a new president, all congressional seats, and nearly 20,000 state-level...
Harmonising EU digital regulations for the future
At our recent EU briefing session in Brussels, industry executives and EU policymakers discussed the importance of harmonising and effectively...
Access Alert: The 2024 European Parliament election results – the implications
Although we have seen a rise in far-right and non-aligned political parties at the cost of seats from the Green...
AI: The local contexts of a global game changer
Insights from interviews with policymakers and experts around the world With the second Global AI Safety Summit in Seoul and...
Access Alert: 12 Countries sign Zero Debris Charter – pivot to space sustainability
On 22 May 2024, 12 countries signed the Zero Debris Charter, a landmark initiative led by the European Space Agency...
The EU AI Act: Implications for the health sector
Introduction The European Council recently gave the green light to the EU AI Act, marking a significant milestone in the...
Elections in Mexico and their impact on telecommunications
On 2 June, Mexico’s presidential and legislative elections will take place, as well as those of the authorities of some...
Access Alert: UK Prime Minister Sunak announces snap election on 4 July 2024
The UK general election campaign is officially in full swing, with election day set for 4 July 2024. Polling suggests...
Key Takeaways from the AI Seoul Summit 2024
The second AI Safety Summit in Seoul, South Korea, concluded with advancements in AI governance and international cooperation. Over two...
Key Takeaways from the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade and Second Senior Officials Meeting
Member economies from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries convened in Arequipa, Peru, from May 4-18. Several working groups...
Catalysing Change in Latin America’s Tech and Eco Spheres
In this episode of LATAM Digital from Access Partnership, join host Geusseppe and special guest Juan David Aristizabal for a...
Access Alert: Navigating new horizons in European tech policy
On 14 May, Access Partnership held a private EU briefing in Brussels with industry leaders and EU policymakers. The session...
World Telecommunication & Information Society Day: Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
Today marks World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, which celebrates international progress in the ITU’s mission of driving inclusive digital...
SES & Intelsat Are The Headline – SpaceX Is The Punchline
The answer is SpaceX. If anything strikes you as out of the ordinary or more extreme than you expect in...
Enhancing Internet Access in Underserved Areas
In this episode of LATAM Digital, Christian O’Flaherty from ISOC explores the current state of internet access. Despite significant progress...
Access Alert: Norway is building its AI capabilities to align with its neighbours
With the increased attention it is giving to artificial intelligence (AI), it is clear that the Norwegian government seeks to...
Municipalities Leading Connectivity and Innovation in LATAM
In this episode of LATAM Digital Voices, we’re joined by Diana Celis Mora, Director of TIC and International Cooperation at...
Driving Brazil’s app ecosystem: The economic impact of Google Play and Android
With the largest Internet population in Latin America and the fourth-largest market for app adoption globally, Brazil is an established...