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Telecommunications in the developing world : Investment decision and performance monitoring

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The contention that there is significant underinvestment in telecommunications services in developing nations is supported by cross country data. The accepted approach to determining whether investment should take place involves: identifying unsatisfied demand; determining the least cost solution; and assessing whether benefits will exceed costs. The author draws upon the experience of World Bank involvement in telecommunications projects in developing nations and concludes that the trend in some developing countries toward increased investment in the sector will continue, furthering the goals of increased economic efficiency and improved social equity.

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  • Saunders, Robert J., 1983. "Telecommunications in the developing world : Investment decision and performance monitoring," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 7(4), pages 277-284, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:7:y:1983:i:4:p:277-284
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