Energy planning in sub‐Saharan African telecom networks: Decision support using a soft systems methodology
Mbiika Ceriano,
Jörg Lalk,
George Alex Thopil
Abstract:This research paper narrates the application of the soft systems methodology (SSM) as a problem structuring tool, as well as the first step of a methodological approach that will provide decision support based on multi‐criteria decision analysis in the planning of energy for telecom networks across sub‐Saharan Africa. To ensure applicability of the methodology to a real‐world issue, an international telecom tower company based in East Africa was selected as the case study. The SSM is utilized to characterize t… Show more
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