Political economy of Latin American telecommunications : multilateral agreements and national regulatory systems
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2000
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Latin American Trade Network (LATN), Buenos Aires, AR
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This paper looks at how recent trends in international telecommunication services agreements impact Latin America. It starts by developing a framework for analysis of conflicts, challenges and local interests in the service industry. It then reviews major regional and international agreements concerning regulation of telecommunication services, namely GATS/WTO, Mercosur and NAFTA, and discusses how these agreements affect telecommunication regulation in Latin America. Finally, the paper enquires into main areas of conflicts and national and subregional reactions in response to the new agenda.
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COMPETITIVENESS, TRADE AGREEMENTS, ACCESS TO ICT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, TELECOM REGULATION, COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE, NAFTA, CONNECTIVITY, POLITICAL ECONOMY, LATIN AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA
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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Latin America and the Caribbean / Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Research Results (GGP) / Résultats de recherches (MCP)
Trade Policy, Investment and Economic Integration / Politique commerciale, investissement et intégration économique
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Latin America and the Caribbean / Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Research Results (GGP) / Résultats de recherches (MCP)
Trade Policy, Investment and Economic Integration / Politique commerciale, investissement et intégration économique