Competition in International Voice Communications

Abstract

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How to Note: Reducing corruption in infrastructure sectors

“…iii Privatisation There is evidence that private provision in utilities is broadly associated with greater efficiency and improved outcomes (Kenny 2009b). Such evidence can be found in energy and water (Gassner et al 2007: Estache andKouassi 2002) and in telecommunications (Rossotto et al 2004). While it is difficult to attribute improved efficiency to reduced levels of corruption, it is considered likely to limit rent-seeking opportunities.…”

Infrastructure Governance And Corruption : Where Next ?

“…Afghanistan only passed a telecoms law creating a regulator after there were already two competing firms offering services to over one million customers. Similarly, in countries that get out of the way, the international telephony business is as competitive as the chocolate industry (Rossotto et. al., 2004).…”

Cadre d'action pour l'investissement

“…En moyenne, les services de télécommunication se sont néanmoins améliorés de façon spectaculaire. En vingt ans, les prix ont baissé de 7 pour cent par an en moyenne et le nombre des abonnés au téléphone par habitant a quintuplé dans les pays à faible revenu (Rossotto, Lewin, Gomez et Wellenius, 2003). Cela tient à la fois au changement technologique et à la modification des politiques mises en oeuvre.…”