Analyzing the World Bank\u27s Blueprint for Promoting Information and Communications

Book Review: Information and Communications for Development 2006: Global Trends and Policies, issued by the World Bank. This Review provides a summary and brief analysis of foreign private investment, the book\u27s blueprint for reform, and how investments have fared in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. The book is a valuable asset for governments, scholars, investors, and the international community seeking to serve end users in developing countries

Parity Rules: Mapping Regulatory Treatment of Similar Services

The notion of regulatory parity has greatly impacted the evolution of American communications regulation, but the difficulties associated with applying this standard are frequently under-appreciated by industry participants. Throughout this Article, the Author acknowledges the difficulties in applying equal treatment standards to operators of various communications, video, and data services. Mr. Ismail asserts that several problems arise with attempts to ameliorate apparent disparities in how entities are regarded under current regulations, including difficulties in assessing revenue resources, channel control, and service delivery methods. The Article concludes that parity is difficult to define and apply in an effort to eliminate inefficiencies associated with disparate treatment of similarly-situated players. Therefore, a more workable approach to achieving equal treatment of industry participants would include concentrating on rights by resolving the issues according to identifiable policies instead of general notions of equality

Transformative Choices: A Review of 70 Years of FCC Decisions

FCC Staff Working Papers are intended to stimulate discussion and critical comment within the FCC, as well as outside the agency, on issues that may affect communications policy. The analyses and conclusions set forth are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the FCC, other Commission staff members, or any Commissioner. Given the preliminary character of some titles, it is advisable to check with the authors before quoting or referencing these working papers in other publications. Recent titles are listed at the end of this paper and all titles are available on the FCC website a

Analyzing the World Bank\u27s Blueprint for Promoting Information and Communications

Book Review: Information and Communications for Development 2006: Global Trends and Policies, issued by the World Bank. This Review provides a summary and brief analysis of foreign private investment, the book\u27s blueprint for reform, and how investments have fared in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. The book is a valuable asset for governments, scholars, investors, and the international community seeking to serve end users in developing countries