Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
120 events advancing 93 policy or regulatory changes:
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Poland accession process to the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Poland signed letter of intent to join the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
On 18 February 2025, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs provided the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) with a letter of intent to join the organisation. In joining the DCO, Poland would work with other Member State…
Digital Service Tax on Foreign Online Service Companies in tax policy reforms
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced 1.5% Digital Service Tax on online services as part of tax policy reforms
On 11 February 2025, Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced that the Cabinet approved a 1.5% Digital Service Tax (DST) aimed at foreign companies providing platform intermediary services in Rwanda. The tax reform is part of the…
AU, EU, G20, G7 and UN Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations adopted Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
On 11 February 2025, representatives from the African Union, European Union, G20, G7, and United Nations, along with other global stakeholders, adopted the Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Declaration during the AI Action Summit in …
Ministry of Trade and Industry order validating quality and safety licenses/permits issued by regulatory bodies for 5 years
Ministry of Trade and Industry issued order validating quality and safety licenses/permits issued by regulatory bodies for 5 years
On 6 January 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) issued an order validating quality and safety licenses/permits issued by regulatory bodies for 5 years. This is a reaction to the Rwandan government's decision to streamline service del…
EU-Smart Africa cooperation on digital transformation
Adopted declaration on EU-Smart Africa cooperation on digital transformation
On 3 December 2024, the European Union and Smart Africa, consisting of 40 African countries adopted a declaration to enhance cooperation for a human-centric digital transformation of Africa. The declaration focuses on fostering collaboration in secu…
UN resolution on implications of artificial intelligence in military domain
Adopted UN resolution on the implications of artificial intelligence in military domain
On 6 November 2024, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly First Committee adopted a resolution on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain, proposed by the Netherlands and South Korea. The resolution addresses risks…
FinTech Strategy (2024-2029)
FinTech Strategy (2024-2029) was released
On 18 October 2024, Rwanda launched a five-year FinTech strategy (2024-2029) in collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL), Capital Market Authority (CMA), and Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR). The strategy aims…
International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement
Adopted International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement
On 3 October 2024, the 68 parties to the Fourth International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) Gathering issued a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to enhance collective resilience against ransomware. The declaration, a result of dis…
AI Playbook for Small States
Issued AI Playbook for Small States
On 22 September 2024, the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Playbook for Small States. The Playbook was developed by IMDA in collaboration with Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation, with…
OECD-UN enhanced collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
Announced OECD-UN enhanced collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
On 22 September 2024, the OECD and UN have announced their enhanced collaboration on global Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, as revealed during a meeting at the UN's Summit of the Future in New York. Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, OECD Deputy Se…