The Communications and Information Technology Authority of Kuwait actively participates in specialized Information and Communications Technology sector (ICT) meetings. This also extends to its engagement in the meetings held under the auspices of the Arab League.
CITRA represents the State of Kuwait in various eminent organizations within telecommunications and information technology. Notably, this includes participation in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Arab Network for Regulatory Authorities for Communications and Information Technology (AREGNET). Furthermore, CITRA was also a founding member of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), established in 2020, heralding it as the first global organization focusing on digital transformation.
CITRA also partners with both regional and international telecommunications organizations as part of a mutually beneficial knowledge-sharing mission, including the RIPE NCC organization.
Key Indicators of the Telecommunications and Information Technology Sector
1. ICT Regulatory Tracker
This is an evidence-based tool issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to help decision-makers and regulators make sense of the rapid evolution of ICT regulation. The Tracker pinpoints changes taking place in the ICT regulatory environment, contributing to the benchmarking and the identification of trends in ICT legal and regulatory frameworks.
2. The Benchmark for Fifth Generation Digital Collaborative Regulation, or the G5 Benchmark
The G5 Benchmark was launched in 2020 and quickly became the gold standard for fast-track collaborative, cross-sector Digital regulation. It was quickly well-received – and has proved itself a practical navigator for country regulators, helping them establish roadmaps towards G5 Digital collaborative regulation excellence and inclusive digital transformation across all sectors of the economy. According to their score, each of 193 countries is associated with one of four levels of national policy and regulatory framework maturity – these are:
- Limited (G1)
- Transitioning (G2)
- Kuwait level of readiness is advanced (G3)
- Leading (G4)
3. The ICT Development Index (IDI).
The ICT Development Index (IDI) was established by the ITU to measure the level of development of the information and communication technology sector. The 2024 IDI edition has a theme of universal and meaningful connectivity, which is the possibility for everyone to enjoy a safe, satisfying, enriching, productive and affordable online experience. The 2024 IDI edition covers 170 economies and consists of 10 indicators structured under two pillars: Meaningful and Universal Connectivity. Kuwait’s 2024 IDI score is 100 which is the highest score.
4. Other indicators
