By Cyber Era NG Special Correspondent

Regulatory leaders from around the world agreed Thursday   on a new set of guidelines to secure an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all.

The Best Practice Guidelines adopted at the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, define regulatory and economic incentives to stimulate the deployment of digital infrastructure for all people everywhere.

GSR-23 was hosted by the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt, under the auspices of President of The Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

 “Tech is moving fast and won’t wait for us to catch up,” said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “The engagement and agreement on regulatory guidelines seen in the Global Symposium for Regulators platform show the way forward, ensuring technology can benefit all people and our planet.”

In order to advance universal and meaningful connectivity, the guidelines focus on regulatory approaches for rural, unserved and underserved areas as well as emerging technologies. “The ICT sector has come to the forefront of the sectors that drive the sustainable development movement,” said Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt, H.E. Dr. AmrTalaat. “The importance of the Global Symposium for Regulators, which Egypt was honored to host this year, comes as a platform for the exchange of expertise and experiences between decision makers, telecommunications regulators, academic specialists, and industry pioneers in developing and developed countries alike.”