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A Single European Regulator - Its 2008 Biennial Conference, Ewan Sutherland
A Single European Regulator - Its 2008 Biennial Conference, Ewan Sutherland
Ewan Sutherland
The story of the lack of progress towards a single European regulatory agency for telecommunications.
Telecommunications In Africa: Small Island Developing States, Ewan Sutherland
Telecommunications In Africa: Small Island Developing States, Ewan Sutherland
Ewan Sutherland
Analysis of telecommunications policy and practice in Africa tends to focus on a few large markets (e.g., Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa), even though the lessons from these may not easily be scaled down for other countries. At the other extreme, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) lie at the periphery, both geographically and in the sustainability and affordability of their services. They face disproportionate challenges in creating and maintaining properly functioning markets, not least as they are more susceptible to climatic and economic shocks. Like other African countries they too need to deliver services to businesses and citizens.
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Telecommunications In South-East Europe: Operators, Reforms And Outcomes, Ewan Sutherland
Telecommunications In South-East Europe: Operators, Reforms And Outcomes, Ewan Sutherland
Ewan Sutherland
This paper sets out the policy frameworks adopted by governments in South East Europe to address the deficit of access networks and thus boost economic development. The responses by large European operators to the opportunities are then explained and analysed. The effects of the policies and the operator responses are then discussed. Finally, conclusions for policy makers and for researchers are drawn.