Botswana Fibre Networks Annual Report 2021
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
The recent accelerated adoption of digital technologies requires collaboration among industry players and the formulation of win-win arrangements that benefit the needs of society, users and ultimately the industry. BoFiNet has identified the need to establish partnerships as a strategic initiative to fulfil its mandate and responsibilities towards its stakeholders. INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
BoFiNet, through its membership in regional and international telecommunications bodies, continuously explores opportunities for partnerships that could advance its mandate and its business interests. The regional bodies provide platforms that bring together the industry players to engage and explore opportunities for partnerships. During the year under review, the company participated in a number of platforms that brought together industry players.
1. SOUTHERN AFRICA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION (SATA)
As a wholesale telecommunications infrastructure provider, BoFiNet remains an active member of Southern Africa Telecommunications Association (SATA), a leading ICT industry association, including telecommunications network operators, service providers, and suppliers. During the year under review, the company participated in the 39th SATA Annual Conference, hosted by Mauritius Telecom under the theme ICT Connectivity and Service Delivery for the Benefit of All: Transforming our Society through Broadband and ICT Development. The SATA annual conference brought together influential industry players: CEOs, Directors, Managers and Experts in the ICT industry from various organisations within and outside the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. More than 60 delegates from eleven countries attended this high-profile event.
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