The Impact of Economic Openness of Internet Diffusion in Estonia and Slovenia
Kitsing, Meelis
2004
- Submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Abstract: The importance of facilitating increased Internet diffusion has become widely recognized by policymakers in transition and developing countries. Wider use of the Internet will foster both economic and political development. Based on the case studies of Estonia ... read moreand Slovenia, this thesis proposes that the best way to encourage Internet diffusion in transition and developing economies is through the privatization of an incumbent telecom company and opening the telecom market. Securing maximum openness and fair play in the telecom sector requires the establishment of a truly independent telecom regulatory agency. Telecom regulators need to become more independent and stay free of political interventions. This thesis recommends these policies be combined with liberal trade and foreign direct investment regimes.read less
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