Stimulating Investment in Network Development: Roles for Regulators

The final report from the second WDR research cycle has been released in both print and online formats. Edited by Amy Mahan and William Melody, the 383 page book contains the body of research and country case studies undertaken to investigate issues and perspectives on the theme Stimulating Investment in Network Development: Roles for Regulators; and includes contributions from 18 WDR researchers, with a preface contributed by Mostafa Terrab (World Bank), and an epilogue by Randy Spence (IDRC). The table of contents can be viewed at the WDR webpage for the book. This report is the second in a series of research cycles that WDR is undertaking to assess different approaches to regulation in a rapidly changing telecom environment. With the advent of privatisation, competition, and converging infrastructure sectors, the role of the regulator is in a transitional phase. The first World Dialogue on Regulation research cycle assessed two emerging regulatory trends and the report, The Next Step in Telecom Reform: ICT Convergence Regulation or Multisector Utility Regulation, is available for download (at http://www.regulateonline.org/content/view/215/31/). The third research cycle (currently underway) is focusing on diversifying participation in network development (http://www.regulateonline.org/content/view/172/31/. Stimulating Investment in Network Development: Roles for Regulators Amy Mahan & William Melody (Eds.) (c) 2005 Uruguay ISBN (print): 87-90288-18-1 ISBN (online): 87-90288-18-3

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Published Date: September 19, 2005