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Q&A with Ed Vaizey: Making the Right Decisions When Adopting New Technologies

In the first interview of our series of Q&As with Access Partnership’s advisory board members, the former UK Minister for Culture,…
16 Jun 2020 Opinion
Q&A with Ed Vaizey: Making the Right Decisions When Adopting New Technologies
Impact of COVID-19 on the Civil Aviation Industry

Impact of COVID-19 on the Civil Aviation Industry

The civil aviation industry has been among the most severely hit sectors from the global pandemic. In order to restore…
10 Jun 2020 Opinion
Connectivity and Green Transition to Power Europe’s Covid-19 Recovery

Connectivity and Green Transition to Power Europe’s Covid-19 Recovery

As European economies emerge from hibernation the European Commission has rolled out ambitious proposals to support European member states. The…
8 Jun 2020 Opinion
The Digital Services Act: Will the EU Break the Internet?

The Digital Services Act: Will the EU Break the Internet?

The European Commission has formally kicked off its ambitious plans to re-shape the online world by opening a public consultation…
3 Jun 2020 Opinion
An Insight into the ITU Filing Procedures

An Insight into the ITU Filing Procedures

Richard Eite Engineer, Regulatory Engineering Satellite communications provide wide area coverage, but have the potential to cause radio interference unbounded...

1 Jun 2020 Opinion
APAC Trends and Outlook – May 2020

APAC Trends and Outlook – May 2020

TRPC has compiled an analysis of key ICT policy trends in the Asia-Pacific region for the month of May, including...

1 Jun 2020 Opinion
TRPC Digital Bytes May 2020

TRPC Digital Bytes May 2020

“Bite-sized” updates from TRPC on tech-related developments in APAC. For May 2020, we continue to focus on approaches governments are...

27 May 2020 Opinion
Is Fair Tech Chinese, European or American?

Is Fair Tech Chinese, European or American?

In China, fair tech means tech that supports social order. In Europe, fair tech supports privacy and human rights. In…
18 May 2020 Opinion
What Does Covid-19 Mean for EU Tech Policy?

What Does Covid-19 Mean for EU Tech Policy?

On 13 May, Access Partnership held an online discussion with Werner Stengg, Cabinet Expert for Digital Policy to European Commission…
14 May 2020 Events
Fair Tech and Democracy: Thoughts on Content, Misinformation and Elections

Fair Tech and Democracy: Thoughts on Content, Misinformation and Elections

The stratospheric growth of the Internet over the last ten years has led to a range of challenges for governments...

11 May 2020 Opinion
Call for Harmonisation of Drones Regulation

Call for Harmonisation of Drones Regulation

Given the range of applications and technology available, the corresponding requirements are equally broad to allow for a harmonised regulatory…
7 May 2020 Opinion

Is Digital Tax the Way for Fair Tech?

Thinking about the benefits that technology brings to our life - not least the possibility to keep on working, studying,…
6 May 2020 Opinion

Wi-Fi: A Pre-Requisite for Economic Activity in Times of COVID-19 and Beyond

All governments must tackle the challenge of broadband scarcity so that their economies and government services remain operational and competitive.
30 Apr 2020 Opinion

Flash Alert: Poland to Tax Streaming Services

The Polish Government has announced its plans to tax streaming services. This will be part of the third economic stimulus…
29 Apr 2020 Opinion

Fair Tech in the Global South: Realities and Perceptions

The emergence of new business models and services, increased efficiency and productivity across industries, improved living standards, direct job creation…
27 Apr 2020 Opinion
TRPC Digital Bytes April 2020

TRPC Digital Bytes April 2020

“Bite-sized” updates from TRPC on tech-related developments in APAC. For April 2020, we look at how governments in APAC have...

27 Apr 2020 Opinion

Regulatory Responses to COVID-19

As the coronavirus continues its spread across the globe, there is uncertainty around about how the crisis will develop, and governments…
23 Apr 2020 Opinion
Regulatory Risks for Small Satellite Operators

Regulatory Risks for Small Satellite Operators

This deep dive article aims to highlight the main regulatory challenges of small satellites and provide a high-level overview of…
22 Apr 2020 Opinion

Access to Infrastructure in a Fair Tech World

Infrastructure is the foundation of technology, creating and providing the platform for connectivity that enables consumers, businesses and governments to…
21 Apr 2020 Opinion

Trans-Atlanticism: The First Step in Fair Tech

An American might marvel at the explosion in free services online over the last two decades: Gmail, Yahoo!, Facebook, Reddit,…
14 Apr 2020 Opinion

Fair Tech and Why We Want It

Fairness is not usual, it is not spread around equally despite a kinship to the notion of equity, it is…
6 Apr 2020 Opinion