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Universal Service Obligations in Developing Countries
| Author | : Antonio Estache |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Infrastructure (Economics) |
| ISBN | : |
"Estache, Laffont, and Zhang develop a model to analyze the effects of asymmetric information on optimal universal service policy in the public utilities of developing countries. Optimal universal service policy is implemented using two regulatory instruments, pricing and network investment. Under discriminatory pricing, asymmetric information leads to a higher price and smaller network in the rural area than under full information. Under uniform pricing, the price is lower but the network is even smaller. In addition, under both pricing regimes, not only the firm but also taxpayers have incentives to collude with the regulator. This paper, a product of the Office of the Vice President, Infrastructure Network, is part of a larger effort in the network to promote analytical work on emerging policy issues in infrastructure service delivery"-- World Bank web site.
Taxing Telecommunications in Developing Countries
| Author | : Ms.Thornton Matheson |
| Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
| Total Pages | : 42 |
| Release | : 2017-11-15 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1484329279 |
Developing countries apply numerous sector-specific taxes to telecommunications, whose buoyant revenues and formal enterprises provide a convenient “tax handle”. This paper explores whether there is an economic rationale for sector-specific taxes on telecommunications and, if so, what form they should take to balance the competing goals of promoting connectivity and mobilizing revenues. A survey of the literature finds that limited telecoms competition likely creates rents that could efficiently be taxed. We propose a “pecking order” of sector-specific taxes that could be levied in addition to standard income and value-added taxes, based on capturing rents and minimizing distortions. Taxes that target possible economic rents or profits are preferable, but their administrative challenges may necessitate reliance on service excises at the cost of higher consumer prices and lower connectivity. Taxes on capital inputs and consumer access, which distort production and restrict network access, should be avoided; so should tax incentives, which are not needed to attract foreign capital to tap a local market.
Universal Health Coverage for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
| Author | : Akiko Maeda |
| Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
| Total Pages | : 75 |
| Release | : 2014-07-10 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1464802971 |
The book synthesizes the experiences from Bangladesh, Brazil, France, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Peru, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam in implementing policies to achieve and sustain Universal Health Coverage. The study focuses on three aspects of UHC reforms: political economy, health financing, and human resources for health.
Universal Service in WTO and EU law
| Author | : Olga Batura |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2015-10-07 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9462650810 |
This book is a systematic comparative study of WTO and EU law relevant for universal service provision, and a timely contribution to the ongoing scholarly and policy debates about the concept and scope of universal service. Universal service is one of the most significant regulatory issues worldwide and it is likely to remain so. The central question dealt with by the author is how the technologically intensive sector of telecommunications services can be regulated in a socially fair way in the light of liberalisation and the immense importance of ICTs in the Information Society. The author investigates whether the legal frameworks of WTO and EU can meet the challenges of the rapid and dramatic technological and social change and formulates relevant policy recommendations. The book is of interest to both scholars and practitioners in several disciplines, such as EU and WTO law, telecommunications law and regulation, political science regarding market regulation and governance as well as European integration and WTO. Olga Batura is affiliated to the Leuphana Law School, University of Lüneburg, Germany, and to the European Humanities University in Vilnius, Lithania.
ICTs in Developing Countries
| Author | : Bidit Dey |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 147 |
| Release | : 2016-01-26 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1137469501 |
ICTs in Developing Countries is a collection of conceptual and empirical works on the adoption and impacts of ICT use in developing societies. Bringing together a wide range of disciplines and contributors, it offers a rich examination of digital divide and ICT for development both in terms of contextual information and disciplinary perspectives.
Handbook on ICT in Developing Countries
| Author | : Knud Erik Skouby |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 219 |
| Release | : 2022-09-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1000796027 |
The mobile communications market in developing countries is growing at a rapid rate. This is evident in the rapid spread of mobile broadband cellular networks such as 3G. 4G is also being deployed in developing countries around the world. As the global communications market proceeds towards 5G, it is evident that developing countries will not be left behind. However, there are challenges and barriers on the road ahead specific to developing countries. To aid policy makers, researchers and members of the academia make informed decision that will help the advancement of 5G, this handbook provides an insight into the impact of existing mobile cellular networks in some developing countries. Topics discussed in this handbook include:Digital dividePolicy outlook5G and rural areas5G readinessTelco Business modelsTelecom tower pricingMobile application adoption
Universal Service Obligations in Utility Concession Contracts and the Needs of the Poor in Argentina's Privatizations
| Author | : Omar O. Chisari |
| Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Bank |
| ISBN | : |
"The structural changes that come with privatization may induce a reconsideration of the regulations defined during the early stages of privatization"--Cover.
Multilateral and Regional Trade Issues for Developing Countries
| Author | : Roman Grynberg |
| Publisher | : Commonwealth Secretariat |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Commonwealth countries |
| ISBN | : 9780850927627 |
This book is the first in a set of volumes of compilations of Trade Briefs, intended to serve as sources of information and training, and as reference tools for officials, policy makers and other persons responsible for following negotiations on behalf of Commonwealth developing countries. This volume focuses on the various multilateral and regional negotiations and in particular, the Doha Development Round and ACP-EU Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). The Papers are presented in a manner which allows for flexibility and accessibility of use. The volume is divided into clear sections according to topics making it easier for trade officials, trade negotiators and researchers to find their subject area of interest. Equally, the volume offers a wide enough selection of trade topics, for individuals with little or no expertise in trade negotiations to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of international negotiations. Book jacket.
