This report aims to bring some balance to the PPP discussion, which has suffered at times from what we might call irrational exuberance given the few partnerships that actually have been executed. We believe PPPs will continue to evolve and more communities will work with partners in some fashion. However, PPPs should be recognized as just one of many possible approaches to ensure communities have universal access to fast, affordable, and reliable Internet connectivity.

In 2013 PPIAF provided a technical assistance (TA) grant to the Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD) in charge of regulatory issues. This TA supported the development of an operational sector road map, the design and implementation of a regulatory framework, and helped develop technical and administrative capacity within the PTD to address issues related to sector liberalization.

Myanmar emerged from nearly 50 years of military rule to become one of Asia’s newest democracies. It launched a broad reform effort, including its telecommunications, for which it needed significant external investment. Following a successful competitive bid, the government awarded Ooredoo Myanmar (OML) one of two mobile telecom licenses. After securing $150 million loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), OML aims to reach 90 percent of the population, and has already experienced significant penetration in urban and rural areas.

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Myanmar) is one of the largest and poorest countries in the South East Asian region. The country recently emerged out of 60 years of conflict with run-down infrastructure from years of civil unrest. The government has embarked on a long-term transition from an authoritarian military system to democratic governance; from a centrally directed economy to market oriented reforms; and from years of strife to peace.

"BEREC aims at fostering the independent, consistent and high-quality regulation of digital markets for the benefit of Europe and its citizens.” (BEREC strategy 2021-2025)

BEREC contributes to the development and better functioning of the internal market for electronic communications networks and services. It does so by aiming to ensure a consistent application of the EU regulatory framework and by aiming to promote an effective internal market in the telecoms sector, in order to bring even greater benefits to consumers and businesses alike.

• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Act, 2014 was passed by Parliament on July 15, 2014.  It received Presidential assent on July 17, 2014.

• The government had promulgated the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014 on May 28, 2014 to amend the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (the TRAI Act).   The Amendment Act replaces the Ordinance.

• The TRAI Act prohibited a former Chairperson or whole-time members of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to be employed with central or state gove

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Australia Trade Practices Amendment (Telecommunications) Act 1997 

Act No. 47 of 1997

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The Community Development Finance Authority is the financial engine that drives community economic development across New Hampshire. Created in 1983, we have more than 35 years of experience effectively deploying technical and financial resources to help Granite State communities thrive.

CDFA invests an average of $15 million of financial resources on an annual basis, including the competitive deployment of grants, loans and New Hampshire state tax credit equity, to support nonprofits, municipalities and businesses.

ValleyNet is working with ECFiber and LymeFiber to bring high-speed fiber-optic networking to underserved towns in Vermont and New Hampshire. We’re working to create a state-of-the-art high-speed network to carry high-speed broadband Internet service to every home, business, and municipal office and school in each of these communities.