This section features background information and resources relevant to the current research theme. It includes resources produced by WDR and external sources and is organised by regions and topics. An archive of resources recommended in previous research cycles is also available along with news from the WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News Service.
WDR/Intelecon news
WDR has joined forces with Intelecon Research and Consulting to provide a Regulatory News Service. The service offers up-to-date news of issues and events impacting on emerging markets and developing countries. The news is provided by Intelecon Research and Consultancy Ltd., strategy consultants focussing on telecommunications in emerging markets, developing countries and rural areas.


Morocco: Government to sell 4% of Maroc Telecom
Friday, 06 October 2006
The Moroccan government’s draft budget for next year reveals its intent to sell 4% of its 34% stake in Maroc Telecom in 2007 for US$ 459.4 million.
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Moldova: Third GSM License
Thursday, 05 October 2006
Within two months, the government of Moldova will announce a tender for the country's third GSM license, Information Development Minister Vladimir Molozhen said.
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Gabon: Telecom sale delayed
Tuesday, 03 October 2006
The privatisation of Gabon Telecom, Gabon's state telecommunications provider, is not expected to be complete by the end of 2006. A source close to the sale attributed the delay to the planned lay-off of 25% of the workforce.
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India: Rural development project assessment
Wednesday, 27 September 2006
Bharat Nirman programme, which aims to upgrade India’s rural infrastructure has met its rural telephony target for the year.
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Palestine: Wataniya Wins GSM License
Monday, 25 September 2006
Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT) announced that Kuwait's Wataniya International was the highest bidder for the second Palestinian GSM license. The company offered JD 251 million as an upfront license payment for a 2G/3G mobile license, including the ability to offer international calling.
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Guatemala & El Salvador: Digicel to Acquire Mobile Operator and License
Thursday, 21 September 2006
Digicel announced that it has acquired Digicel Holdings Limited (DHL), a separate company that operates a GSM mobile business in El Salvador. DHL also has a mobile license in Guatemala and currently employees 160 people through its Salvadoran subsidiary.
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Guyana drafting telecom legislation
Tuesday, 19 September 2006
Guyana is drafting a five-year legislative reform plan to increase competition in the telecommunications sector, Prime Minister Sam Hinds said.
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Zambia: Government urged to reconsider mobile license fee
Thursday, 14 September 2006
The government of Zambia is being asked to reexamine its US$ 12 million fee for private mobile operators to acquire an international gateway license.
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Kenya: Seven operators shortlisted for SNO license
Tuesday, 12 September 2006
Kenya has shortlisted seven operators for the second national operator (SNO) license. The license is expected to be awarded in early 2007.
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Vietnam: Mobile subscriber counts inaccurate
Friday, 08 September 2006
Although Vietnam's mobile operators claim to have a combined 17 million subscribers. However, industry watchers believe that as of the end of July, there were more like 11 million active subscriber accounts.
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