According to ATU, a specialised agency of the African Union in fostering the growth of ICT in Africa, The MoU would support the growth of ICT as a critical infrastructure for the 21st century and help set the foundation for social and economic progress in the continent.

In the understanding, the two organisations look towards promoting global and regional coordination and harmonization of spectrum usage to encourage economies of scale and maximize the affordability for all users in Africa.

Lauding the partnership with ATU, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, Mr. Fadi Pharaon, said: "Our collaboration with the African Telecommunications Union will focus on spectrum management strategies.

Therefore, the harmonised and globally aligned frameworks as envisaged in the partnership between ATU and Ericsson will assist African countries in spectrum management activities that will facilitate cost efficient roll out of ICT."

It is designed to promote global and regional coordination and harmonisation of spectrum usage to decrease cost of technology by increasing economies of scale and maximising the affordability for all users in Africa.