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Validation Workshop Session 3.1: Review of CRASA Guidelines on Universal Access and Service : Proposed Amendments. Monday 14 March 2011 Windhoek, Namibia Charley Lewis ITU Expert. Introduction. Universal Access and Service Assessment Report and Update to SADC Guidelines
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Validation Workshop Session 3.1: Review of CRASA Guidelines on Universal Access and Service: Proposed Amendments Monday 14 March 2011 Windhoek, Namibia Charley Lewis ITU Expert
Introduction Universal Access and Service Assessment Report and Update to SADC Guidelines Part II (SADC Guidelines Update) Suggestions & recommendations on how current ‘Policy Guidelines on Universal Access / Service for Telecommunications Services in SADC ’ may be modified to reflect market realities, accommodate competition & convergence, and reflect a more comprehensive approach to universal access and service
Methodology for Guidelines • Step 3: recommendations on changes to the Guidelines to: • bring them in line with international and regional best practices • accommodate changes in the ICT sector, & better reflect market realities • provide a more comprehensive approach to universal access and service • Note: Proposed changed are underlined for ease of identification • Note: Preamble & Glossary not included in presentation due to time constraints
Section 2: Legal Mandate & Institutional Framework for UAS Policy
Section 4: Variety of Strategies & Policy Mechanisms to Achieve UAS
Thank You! Charley Lewis Senior Lecturer LINK Centre University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Charley.Lewis@wits.ac.za Tel: + 27 11 717-3784 Mobile: + 27 83 539-5242 The LINK Centre University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa http://link.wits.ac.za