Publication: Transforming Telecoms in Afghanistan : Expanding Affordable Access by Introducing Competition
Date
2006-04
ISSN
Published
2006-04
Author(s)
Bhatia, Bhavna
Gupta, Neeraj
Abstract
Afghanistan has transformed its
telecommunications from a fragmented system serving few
people to a modern one putting Afghans in touch with one
another and with the global economy. The government moved
quickly to approve a Telecommunications and Internet Policy
in 2003, and identified telecommunications as one of the two
lead sectors for attracting private and foreign investment.
The experience in Afghanistan shows that wireless
communications can play a critical role as the primary
telecommunications infrastructure in a post-conflict
country. The key factors in Afghanistan's success in
developing its telecommunications sector have been strong
government commitment, a pro-competitive reform agenda,
early focus on regulatory reforms and capacity building, and
a transparent bidding process.
Citation
“Bhatia, Bhavna; Gupta, Neeraj. 2006. Transforming Telecoms in Afghanistan : Expanding Affordable Access by Introducing Competition. Gridlines; No. 1. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/241eb747-e74f-5541-a511-928e7c0592bb License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”