General Trends in Telecommunication Reform 1998
World, Volume I
The report provides an overview of the telecommunication regulatory reforms and trends worldwide. Specific regulatory issues are analyzed and compared by region. This report comprises six chapters. The first chapter is dedicated to a general worldwide overview of regulatory trends. Chapters 2-6 address each region (Africa, Americas, Arab States, Asia-Pacific and Europe). All six chapters are focused on new legislation, the rise of regulatory agencies, ownership reforms, competition trends, regulatory matters and regional and international cooperation.
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Arab States
The telecommunication sector in the Arab States is dominated by state-owned monopolies in basic networks and services. In most cases, these monopolies are self-regulating and operate under traditional public management systems. Telecommunications is often viewed as an extension of the states’ social service tradition, making reform a highly-charged political issue.
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