Bocar BA, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Chair of the Industry Advisory Group for Development Issues and the Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers (IAGDI-CRO), reinforced the critical importance of public-private dialogue during his engagement at the 25th Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG-25) convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Representing both industry leadership and regional advocacy, Bocar BA commended ITU-D’s expanding collaboration with the private sector, noting it as a catalyst for inclusive digital growth. “With rising ITU-D membership and dynamic industry engagement, we are building real momentum toward GSR-25 and WTDC-25,” said BA. “This is a defining moment to translate shared vision into impactful action.”
In his remarks, BA highlighted the strategic role of private sector voices in shaping ITU-D’s development agenda. With the launch of new TECH TALKS, deeper IAGDI-CRO participation, and record engagement levels in 2024, the ITU-D platform is increasingly being co-authored by those innovating on the front lines of connectivity and transformation.
Looking ahead, Bocar BA urged stakeholders to actively contribute to the upcoming IAGDI-CRO consultation on 4 June and to attend the in-person session at GSR-25 on 1 September. “Now is the time to ensure our policy frameworks are future-ready, inclusive, and co-designed with the expertise of both public and private actors,” he emphasized.
BA’s message underscored a growing consensus: meaningful digital development requires collective leadership across sectors, borders, and institutions.