ICT policy and regulatory frameworks : the status and challenges of SADC countries; AKPN Internet Governance 12 October 2009, Cape Town
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2009
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Research ICT Africa, The EDGE Institute, Braamfontein, ZA
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Policy research based on supply and demand side studies was undertaken by Research ICT Africa (RIA) and was triangulated with a telecommunications regulatory environment perception survey. This presentation shows reports on various aspects of internet access and mobile phone usage, as well as the telecom market structure in Southern African countries. The negative impact of policy lags can be overcome with service-neutral licensing that allows operators and service providers to develop seamlessly and offer new services. RIA has produced a series of policy papers that provide decision-makers with an assessment of policy performance.
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RESEARCH ICT AFRICA, SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY, TELECOM POLICY AND REGULATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TELEPHONE, PRICING, TELECOM REGULATIONS, REGULATION, POLICY RESEARCH, SADC, SOUTH OF SAHARA