The Internet Service Provider Association of the Democratic Republic of Congo (ISPA-DRC) operates as a non-governmental entity under Congolese law, emerging from the collective desire of Internet sector professionals to utilize their knowledge and experience in the Internet arena to advance information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The goals of ISPA-DRC are encapsulated in the enhancement of labor productivity through the effective use and dissemination of computer tools, leading to the socio-economic progress of the country. ISPA-DRC’s role is to advocate for the interests of Internet service providers and to promote innovative Internet services. Currently, its members represent more than 85% of the total Internet connections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ISPA-DRC’s initiatives are implemented throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo and wherever its interests are applicable. The organization is in the process of forming a working group to tackle various issues, such as:

• Aspects of telecommunications regulation;
• Legal considerations in the profession;
• Technical aspects.

In addition, ISPA-DRC also examines matters related to the management of specific issues or exceptional projects in the Internet domain.

Please visit our ‘Resources’ page for documents related to the Association, including the Articles of Association and other membership information.

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Mission

ISPA-DRC has made it its mission to contribute to the development of the Internet industry and to defend the interests of companies that provide Internet access services in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Objectives

The purpose of ISPA-RDC is to:

• Promote collaboration between Internet Service Providers by facilitating the exchange of information useful for the development of the Internet industry;
• Promote the interconnection of Internet Service Provider (ISP) networks, via exchange points (Internet Exchange Point);
• Encourage Congolese participation in the activities of International Internet Service Providers;
• Promote Congolese participation in all types of cooperative projects on New Information and Communication Technologies in the Democratic Republic of Congo or abroad;
• Promote adequate processing of national languages on the Internet, encourage the circulation of local content and promote cooperation with other national or international associations working for the same objectives;
• Make the positions of the ISPA-DRC known to any natural or legal person interested in the development of the Internet industry;
• To prepare and participate in any meeting, event, conference, working group or commission, formal or informal, as well as in any book or publication, whether or not using electronic means, including the Internet, in accordance with its corporate purpose;
• Undertake any activity aimed at creating a favorable environment, democratizing access and generally aimed at promoting, popularizing the Internet in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the benefit of the community;
• Participate, collaborate with state institutions in the development of national policies in New Information and Communication Technologies, taking into account regulation and evolution.