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Our History

The Internet Service Provider Association Democratic Republic of Cong (ISPA-DRC) is a non-governmental organization under Congolese law, resulting from the desire expressed by Internet sector operators wishing to contribute, through their knowledge and experience in the Internet field, to the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The results pursued by ISPA-DRC are summarized in the increase in labour productivity, thanks to the mastery and popularization of the computer tool, resulting in the socio-economic development of the country. The role of ISPA-DRC is to defend the interests of companies selling Internet services and promoting new Internet services. Currently, its members represent more than 85% of the total number of Internet connections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The activities of ISPA-DRC are carried out throughout the understanding of the Democratic Republic of Congo and wherever its interests are felt. ISPA-DRC is forming a working group to deal with multiple files such as:

  • Aspects of telecommunications regulation;
  • The legal aspects of the profession;
  • The technical aspects

In addition to these, ISPA-DRC also looks at issues related to the management of specific issues or exceptional projects in the field of the Internet.

Go to our ‘Resources’ page for the documents for the Association, including the Articles of Assocation and other membership information.

Resources

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 stime, 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.