NAIROBI, 12 February 2025 – The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) and the Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa (AGRA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the development and harmonisation of gambling standards across Africa.
As the gambling sector in Africa continues to grow, the need for consistent standards has become increasingly apparent. A unified regulatory framework will streamline market access, encourage investment and foster a stable and predictable business environment across the continent. ARSO and AGRA are collaborating in the decvelopment of harmonised standards through the ARSO Process will serve as a basis towards equivalent regulatory regimes in the industry.
The harmonisation process will involve extensive consultations with several key stakeholders, including government agencies, gambling operators, consumers and civil society organisations across Africa.
Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana, Secretary General of ARSO, and Mr. Peter Mbugi, CEO of the Betting Control Board, during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding at ARSO offices in Nairobi
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana, Secretary General of ARSO, stated:
“This partnership is a testament to ARSO’s commitment to creating a standardised regulatory framework that supports sustainable development across all sectors in Africa. By working with AGRA, we aim to develop standards that will streamline market acess in the gambling sector”
Mr. Peter Mbugi, the CEO of the Betting Control Board, added:
“The MoU reflects AGRA’s dedication to uniting gambling regulators across Africa to address common challenges in the gambling sector. With ARSO’s expertise, we aim to create unified standards that ensure fair play in the gambling industry.”
The successful implementation of this initiative is expected to foster regional cooperation, promote economic development, and reduce technical barriers to trade in the gambling sector across Africa.
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ABOUT THE AFRICAN ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ARSO).
The African Organization for Standardisation (ARSO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1977 by the AFRICAN UNION and the UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA to harmonize African standards and conformity assessment procedures, to reducing technical barriers to trade across the continent. For more information, visit: https://www.arso–oran.org/
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF GAMING REGULATORS IN AFRICA (AGRA).
The Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa (AGRA) is an organization that brings together government agencies that regulate gambling activities in Africa to foster cooperation and to promote the development of gambling regulation across the continent.
For more information, visit: www.gamingregulators.africa/
For inquiries contact : info@gamingregulators.africa