Some industries are regulated whiles others are not. In regulated industries, a license or certification is required from a regulatory body to discharge their duties efficiently and effectively. The Aviation industry falls within the first five heavily regulated industries around the world for safety and security reasons. 
The separation of ANSP (Air Navigation Service Provider) and the Regulator refers to the process of separating the functions of Air Traffic Management and Regulation. This is done to improve safety, security, and efficiency in the aviation industry by providing independent regulatory oversight. 
In the past, many countries had the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) responsible for regulating the industry as well as providing air navigation services. This setup, it is widely believed is inefficient and created potential conflicts of interest which compromised safety of the industry. This separation aims to eliminate these conflicts of interest and provide more independent regulatory oversight. This is expected to improve safety, increase efficiency, and provide a more transparent and accountable regulatory framework for the aviation industry. 
The process of separation involves establishing an independent Regulator that can oversee and regulate ANSPs and other service providers. The Regulator is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, monitoring performance standards, among others in the industry. Meanwhile, the ANSPs are responsible for providing air traffic control services and ensuring safe and efficient flow of air traffic. 
The separation of ANSP and Regulator, an ICAO recommendation, has gained traction in recent years, with many countries adopting this model to improve their aviation industries. Some of the countries that have already separated include South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, the UK, among others. 
However, the separation also brings with it potential challenges such as coordination, funding and cost recovery, capacity building, legal and regulatory framework issues. 
Currently, the mode separation of the Regulators and ANSPs varies from country to country. While some countries have fully separated, others are still in the process of doing so, but many others are yet to take any steps towards separation. Overall, while there is some progress in the separation, much work remains to be done to fully implement this in many other countries, especially the AFI region. 
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