Radiation Exposure: Aka Gertrude Explains the Legal Framework for Network Deployment in Côte d'Ivoire

Aka Gertrude, head of legal and regulatory affairs at the Ivorian Radio Frequencies Management Agency (AIGF), explained during a panel in Abidjan that the deployment of radio networks in Côte d'Ivoire is governed by a structured process involving authorization, frequency assignment, site approval, and compliance checks. She emphasized that AIGF conducts daily monitoring to ensure standards are met to reduce non-ionizing radiation exposure. Frequency management is a cross-sector task, with AIGF assigning frequencies and overseeing their use, while ARTCI regulates operators.