ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/ICTD/2005/5
Country: ESCWA Member States
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: Statistics, Information Society and Technology
Focus Area: Financing for development, Technology & innovation
Initiatives: Government electronic & mobile services
SDGs: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Keywords: Arab countries, Communication policy, Economic aspects, Recommendations, Social aspects, Telecommunications, Telephone services, Satellites, Cellular telephones, Information exchange, Mobile telecommunication services
Improving the Communications Infrastructure, Services and Policies in ESCWA Member States
January 2005
The development of communications and service infrastructures has become a strategic priority given the increasing awareness of the vital role played by the communications sectors in terms of promoting economic and social activities. This study presents good practices and optimal approaches aimed at meeting economic and social development in the region and its integration in the international communications community. Moreover, it reviews improvements that have occurred in that field in ESCWA member countries, and draws up conclusions and recommendations to meet the development goals.
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The development of communications and service infrastructures has become a strategic priority given the increasing awareness of the vital role played by the communications sectors in terms of promoting economic and social activities. This study presents good practices and optimal approaches aimed at meeting economic and social development in the region and its integration in the international communications community. Moreover, it reviews improvements that have occurred in that field in ESCWA member countries, and draws up conclusions and recommendations to meet the development goals.
