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Enabling Private Investment in 5G Connectivity in Emerging Markets

World Bank Publications - Reports, Apr 1, 2021

This note proposes a high-level framework to assess challenges and policy options to enabling pri... more This note proposes a high-level framework to assess challenges and policy options to enabling private sector-led investment in 5G connectivity in emerging markets. 5G is the latest mobile network technology and it has the potential to provide high-speed Internet connectivity and enable digital transformation across multiple sectors of an economy. The proposed framework leverages industry data to articulate the digital divide and benchmark the enabling environment for 5G connectivity in emerging markets. The note concludes with recommendations on policy options and business strategies, drawing from early experiences in advanced markets and major opportunities and challenges in emerging markets.

Enabling A Competitive Mobile Sector in Emerging Markets Through the Development of Tower Companies

International Finance Corporation, Washington, D.C., Jun 1, 2021

Sharing mobile network infrastructure through specialized companies called towercos is a business... more Sharing mobile network infrastructure through specialized companies called towercos is a business model with the potential to accelerate access to quality mobile connectivity for individuals and businesses in emerging markets. A significant number of developing countries have yet to adopt this model, however, and many others continue to struggle with competition issues within their tower markets. This note provides the rationale and policy options for a light regulatory regime that can enable the entry and sustainable development of a dynamic market for towercos in emerging markets. The note also discusses the evolution of the towerco model into small cells and distributed antenna systems, both of which help enable high-speed mobile connectivity technologies like 4G and 5G.

The telecommunication sector in the Palestinian territories : a missed opportunity for economic development

The Palestinian Telecommunications Sector Assessment Note assesses the performance of the telecom... more The Palestinian Telecommunications Sector Assessment Note assesses the performance of the telecommunications sector in the Palestinian territories, identifies specific issues, and makes recommendations for further development and reform. The note specifically discusses the evolution of the issues and of the telecom market. The note focuses on telecommunications infrastructure, touching upon broadcasting (radio and television) issues, to the extent necessary to discuss radio-magnetic spectrum and other infrastructure related matters. The first section deals with the assessment of the telecommunications sector, in terms of physical indicators, infrastructure, investment, prices and services. The Palestinian sector is assessed both in historical perspective, and in relation with regional and global benchmarks. A second section of the report illustrates the main issues identified by the stakeholders. Finally, the last section of the report proposes key recommendations for further sector...

Competing in the Digital Age : Policy Implications for the Russian Federation - Russia Digital Economy Report

This report provides an overview of the role of emerging technologies in digital transformation a... more This report provides an overview of the role of emerging technologies in digital transformation and the global best practices in policy responses to the disruptions they cause across a broad spectrum of economic activity. It analyzes the successes and challenges of digital transformationin Russia and attempts to develop key recommendations to help policy makers accelerate the pace of digital transformation across the main sectors of the Russian economy. In its current version, the report starts with discussing the results of the Russia DECA and offers an analysis of international best practice in formulating policy approaches to stimulate digital adoption while easing the disruption caused by the rapid emergence of new technologies. The objective is to help policy makers think through ways to harness the opportunities created by emerging technologies to enable Russia to accelerate the pace of digital transformation. The report then discusses the emergence of digital platforms as key...

Russia’s Ambitious Broadband Goal

Broadband in Russia

Digital platforms in Russia: competition between national and foreign multi-sided platforms stimulates growth and innovation

Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, 2019

Purpose This paper aims to test the “winner-takes-all” vs the “winner-takes-some” scenarios in di... more Purpose This paper aims to test the “winner-takes-all” vs the “winner-takes-some” scenarios in digital platform competition dynamics in emerging markets. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses an analytical reference framework to assess the emergence of digital platforms in Russia, including four elements: definition of multi-sided platforms (MSPs), platform enablers, business models and competitive dynamics. Findings This paper concludes that Russia shows that a healthy competition between national and foreign MSPs led to the emergence of a shared equilibrium, where local platforms were able to retain a significant, often majority, share vis-à-vis foreign and global platforms. Research limitations/implications This paper stands as a counterpoint to the widespread conviction that digital platform dynamics will result into a “winner-takes-all” scenario and dominance of global platforms. Practical implications This case study offers practical data and analysis that can be used to...

Russian Federation - A sector assessment : broadband in Russia

Broadband and the Economy, Ministerial Background Report. DSTI/ICCP/IE(2007)3/FINAL, Paris. 3 Thi... more Broadband and the Economy, Ministerial Background Report. DSTI/ICCP/IE(2007)3/FINAL, Paris. 3 This report is devoted to the supply-side issues related to broadband development in Russia. This development is clearly dependent on a number of demand-side issues, such as rolling out digital literacy programs, promoting local digital content and software, increasing publication and reuse of open data, crowdsourcing and citizen participation, improving e-government services, etc. While we do not cover these issues in this note due to the constraints of its scope, we are fully cognizant of their importance. Discussion of these and other related issues as well as analytical work is a big part of the World Bank's dialogue and collaboration with Russia and other countries.

Liberalization, Technology Adoption, and Stock Returns: Evidence from Telecom

Policy Research Working Papers, 2021

Études et Documents is a working papers series. Working Papers are not refereed, they constitute ... more Études et Documents is a working papers series. Working Papers are not refereed, they constitute research in progress. Responsibility for the contents and opinions expressed in the working papers rests solely with the authors. Comments and suggestions are welcome and should be addressed to the authors.

In the global race over 5G, liberalisation and regulatory independence are key

In the global race over 5G, liberalisation and regulatory independence are key A global race over... more In the global race over 5G, liberalisation and regulatory independence are key A global race over 5G is raging, but there has been little systematic exploration of the telecom sector with a global perspective. Rabah Arezki, Vianney Dequiedt, Rachel Yuting Fan, and Carlo Maria Rossotto use a novel ranking in the adoption of telecom technology standards around the world, documenting the complementarity between telecom liberalisation and regulatory independence in driving a sustained pace of technology adoption. They also show a positive and economically significant effect of telecom adoption on stock returns, pointing to significant spillovers of telecom to the rest of the economy.

Telecommunications strategy in the Europe and Central Asia Region

The purpose of this paper is to outline a strategy for the World Bank Group in the telecommunicat... more The purpose of this paper is to outline a strategy for the World Bank Group in the telecommunications sector in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). The paper examines telecommunications in the context of the broader development of the region, with particular reference to how it can contribute to identify Bank Group priorities. It reviews the current performance of the sector and the support currently being provided by the Bank Group. It also reviews the support being provided by our principal development partners, especially the European institutions. The Bank's revised focus and enhanced capacity in telecommunications forms the basis of an analysis of our comparative advantage, to which the recommended strategy is responsive.

What are the Policy Challenges for Digital Economy in the Arab Region?

Dubai Policy Review

Digital platforms: A literature review and policy implications for development

Competition and Regulation in Network Industries

This article takes stock of the literature around digital platforms and shows how this review can... more This article takes stock of the literature around digital platforms and shows how this review can inform policy choices in developing countries. Through the review, this article sets a research agenda for platforms in emerging markets. Four elements are specifically analyzed. First, the definition of multisided platforms; second, technology and behavioral enablers; third, the emerging business models; and, fourth, platform dynamics. Each of these elements is assessed in terms of its relevance in emerging and developing countries. Policy implications for development are also highlighted, building the foundations for a new research agenda.

Offshore outsourcing : Global trends and opportunities for north African countries

Communications Strategies, 2005

Morocco : Developing competitiion in telecommunications

Competition in international voice communications

Cairo transport app challenge : leveraging ICT entrepreneurship and open innovation to solve daily challenges

Broadband and job creation : policies promoting broadband deployment and use will enable sustainable ICT-based job creation

Broadband networks enable high-speed Internet access and support multimedia services and applicat... more

Introducing telecommunications competition through a wireless licencse: lessons from Morocco

Competition in Mobile Telecoms

Enabling Private Investment in 5G Connectivity in Emerging Markets

World Bank Publications - Reports, Apr 1, 2021

This note proposes a high-level framework to assess challenges and policy options to enabling pri... more This note proposes a high-level framework to assess challenges and policy options to enabling private sector-led investment in 5G connectivity in emerging markets. 5G is the latest mobile network technology and it has the potential to provide high-speed Internet connectivity and enable digital transformation across multiple sectors of an economy. The proposed framework leverages industry data to articulate the digital divide and benchmark the enabling environment for 5G connectivity in emerging markets. The note concludes with recommendations on policy options and business strategies, drawing from early experiences in advanced markets and major opportunities and challenges in emerging markets.

Enabling A Competitive Mobile Sector in Emerging Markets Through the Development of Tower Companies

International Finance Corporation, Washington, D.C., Jun 1, 2021

Sharing mobile network infrastructure through specialized companies called towercos is a business... more Sharing mobile network infrastructure through specialized companies called towercos is a business model with the potential to accelerate access to quality mobile connectivity for individuals and businesses in emerging markets. A significant number of developing countries have yet to adopt this model, however, and many others continue to struggle with competition issues within their tower markets. This note provides the rationale and policy options for a light regulatory regime that can enable the entry and sustainable development of a dynamic market for towercos in emerging markets. The note also discusses the evolution of the towerco model into small cells and distributed antenna systems, both of which help enable high-speed mobile connectivity technologies like 4G and 5G.

The telecommunication sector in the Palestinian territories : a missed opportunity for economic development

The Palestinian Telecommunications Sector Assessment Note assesses the performance of the telecom... more The Palestinian Telecommunications Sector Assessment Note assesses the performance of the telecommunications sector in the Palestinian territories, identifies specific issues, and makes recommendations for further development and reform. The note specifically discusses the evolution of the issues and of the telecom market. The note focuses on telecommunications infrastructure, touching upon broadcasting (radio and television) issues, to the extent necessary to discuss radio-magnetic spectrum and other infrastructure related matters. The first section deals with the assessment of the telecommunications sector, in terms of physical indicators, infrastructure, investment, prices and services. The Palestinian sector is assessed both in historical perspective, and in relation with regional and global benchmarks. A second section of the report illustrates the main issues identified by the stakeholders. Finally, the last section of the report proposes key recommendations for further sector...

Competing in the Digital Age : Policy Implications for the Russian Federation - Russia Digital Economy Report

This report provides an overview of the role of emerging technologies in digital transformation a... more This report provides an overview of the role of emerging technologies in digital transformation and the global best practices in policy responses to the disruptions they cause across a broad spectrum of economic activity. It analyzes the successes and challenges of digital transformationin Russia and attempts to develop key recommendations to help policy makers accelerate the pace of digital transformation across the main sectors of the Russian economy. In its current version, the report starts with discussing the results of the Russia DECA and offers an analysis of international best practice in formulating policy approaches to stimulate digital adoption while easing the disruption caused by the rapid emergence of new technologies. The objective is to help policy makers think through ways to harness the opportunities created by emerging technologies to enable Russia to accelerate the pace of digital transformation. The report then discusses the emergence of digital platforms as key...

Russia’s Ambitious Broadband Goal

Broadband in Russia

Digital platforms in Russia: competition between national and foreign multi-sided platforms stimulates growth and innovation

Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, 2019

Purpose This paper aims to test the “winner-takes-all” vs the “winner-takes-some” scenarios in di... more Purpose This paper aims to test the “winner-takes-all” vs the “winner-takes-some” scenarios in digital platform competition dynamics in emerging markets. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses an analytical reference framework to assess the emergence of digital platforms in Russia, including four elements: definition of multi-sided platforms (MSPs), platform enablers, business models and competitive dynamics. Findings This paper concludes that Russia shows that a healthy competition between national and foreign MSPs led to the emergence of a shared equilibrium, where local platforms were able to retain a significant, often majority, share vis-à-vis foreign and global platforms. Research limitations/implications This paper stands as a counterpoint to the widespread conviction that digital platform dynamics will result into a “winner-takes-all” scenario and dominance of global platforms. Practical implications This case study offers practical data and analysis that can be used to...

Russian Federation - A sector assessment : broadband in Russia

Broadband and the Economy, Ministerial Background Report. DSTI/ICCP/IE(2007)3/FINAL, Paris. 3 Thi... more Broadband and the Economy, Ministerial Background Report. DSTI/ICCP/IE(2007)3/FINAL, Paris. 3 This report is devoted to the supply-side issues related to broadband development in Russia. This development is clearly dependent on a number of demand-side issues, such as rolling out digital literacy programs, promoting local digital content and software, increasing publication and reuse of open data, crowdsourcing and citizen participation, improving e-government services, etc. While we do not cover these issues in this note due to the constraints of its scope, we are fully cognizant of their importance. Discussion of these and other related issues as well as analytical work is a big part of the World Bank's dialogue and collaboration with Russia and other countries.

Liberalization, Technology Adoption, and Stock Returns: Evidence from Telecom

Policy Research Working Papers, 2021

Études et Documents is a working papers series. Working Papers are not refereed, they constitute ... more Études et Documents is a working papers series. Working Papers are not refereed, they constitute research in progress. Responsibility for the contents and opinions expressed in the working papers rests solely with the authors. Comments and suggestions are welcome and should be addressed to the authors.

In the global race over 5G, liberalisation and regulatory independence are key

In the global race over 5G, liberalisation and regulatory independence are key A global race over... more In the global race over 5G, liberalisation and regulatory independence are key A global race over 5G is raging, but there has been little systematic exploration of the telecom sector with a global perspective. Rabah Arezki, Vianney Dequiedt, Rachel Yuting Fan, and Carlo Maria Rossotto use a novel ranking in the adoption of telecom technology standards around the world, documenting the complementarity between telecom liberalisation and regulatory independence in driving a sustained pace of technology adoption. They also show a positive and economically significant effect of telecom adoption on stock returns, pointing to significant spillovers of telecom to the rest of the economy.

Telecommunications strategy in the Europe and Central Asia Region

The purpose of this paper is to outline a strategy for the World Bank Group in the telecommunicat... more The purpose of this paper is to outline a strategy for the World Bank Group in the telecommunications sector in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). The paper examines telecommunications in the context of the broader development of the region, with particular reference to how it can contribute to identify Bank Group priorities. It reviews the current performance of the sector and the support currently being provided by the Bank Group. It also reviews the support being provided by our principal development partners, especially the European institutions. The Bank's revised focus and enhanced capacity in telecommunications forms the basis of an analysis of our comparative advantage, to which the recommended strategy is responsive.

What are the Policy Challenges for Digital Economy in the Arab Region?

Dubai Policy Review

Digital platforms: A literature review and policy implications for development

Competition and Regulation in Network Industries

This article takes stock of the literature around digital platforms and shows how this review can... more This article takes stock of the literature around digital platforms and shows how this review can inform policy choices in developing countries. Through the review, this article sets a research agenda for platforms in emerging markets. Four elements are specifically analyzed. First, the definition of multisided platforms; second, technology and behavioral enablers; third, the emerging business models; and, fourth, platform dynamics. Each of these elements is assessed in terms of its relevance in emerging and developing countries. Policy implications for development are also highlighted, building the foundations for a new research agenda.

Offshore outsourcing : Global trends and opportunities for north African countries

Communications Strategies, 2005

Morocco : Developing competitiion in telecommunications

Competition in international voice communications

Cairo transport app challenge : leveraging ICT entrepreneurship and open innovation to solve daily challenges

Broadband and job creation : policies promoting broadband deployment and use will enable sustainable ICT-based job creation

Broadband networks enable high-speed Internet access and support multimedia services and applicat... more

Introducing telecommunications competition through a wireless licencse: lessons from Morocco

Competition in Mobile Telecoms