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Mali Moves to Regulate Postal and Telecom Sectors

Modernizing the Country’s Infrastructure

Bamako, September 28, 2011 - The Malian government has issued several key regulations aimed at modernizing the country’s postal and telecom sectors.

Establishing a New Post Office System

  • Ordonnance n°2011-012/PRM of September 20, 2011: This regulation establishes a new post office system in Mali, paving the way for greater efficiency and modernization in the sector. The regulation outlines the powers and responsibilities of the post office, as well as its organizational structure.

Modifying Telecom Regulations

  • Law n°01-005 of February 27, 2001: This law modifies the previous telecom regulations, introducing new measures to promote competition and investment in the sector. The regulation also sets out rules for licensing and authorization procedures.
  • Ordonnance n°00-028/PRM of March 29, 2000: This regulation modifies the previous telecom regulations, introducing new measures to promote competition and investment in the sector. The regulation also sets out rules for licensing and authorization procedures.

Political Declaration on the Telecom Sector

  • Political Declaration on the Telecom Sector in Mali: The declaration aims to promote the development of the telecom sector and ensure that it is regulated in a way that benefits both consumers and providers. The declaration outlines key principles and objectives for the sector, including promoting competition and investment.

Framework for Telecom Activities

  • Ordonnance n°99-043/PRM of September 30, 1999: This original regulation established the framework for telecom activities in Mali, setting out rules for licensing and authorization procedures.

The regulations come as part of a broader effort by the Malian government to modernize its telecommunications infrastructure and promote economic growth. The country has made significant progress in recent years, with investment in new technologies and infrastructure helping to drive growth and development.

Specialized Institutions

Several specialized institutions are involved in regulating and investigating telecom activities in Mali:

  • Central Department of Investigative Police (DCPJ): Leads the fight against organized crime
  • General Department of Scientific Police (DGPTS): Has a specialized unit on cybercrime
  • Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (AMRTP): Regulates telecom activities

International Cooperation

Mali has several international agreements in place for cooperation on telecom matters, including:

  • ECOWAS Convention on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters
  • United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime

Jurisprudence/Case Law

No readily available case law on cybercrime cases in Mali appears to be available.

For more information on the regulations and institutions involved in regulating postal and telecom sectors in Mali, please see:

Note: This article is based on publicly available information and may not reflect the most up-to-date developments.