The Liberalisation of the Telecommunications Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and Fostering Competition in Telecommunications Services Markets - An Analysis of the Regulatory Framework in Uganda (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This study investigates whether the existing regulatory framework governing the telecommunications sector in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa effectively deals with emerging competition-related concerns in the liberalised sector. Using Uganda as a case study, it analyses the relevant provisions of the law governing competition in the telecommunications sector, and presents three key findings: Firstly, while there is comprehensive legislation on interconnection and spectrum management, inefficient enforcement of the legislation has perpetuated concerns surrounding spectrum scarcity and interconnection. Secondly, the legislative framework governing anti-competitive behaviour, though in line with the established principles of competition law, is not sufficient. Specifically, the framework is not equipped to govern the conduct of multinational telecommunications groups that have a strong presence in the telecommunications sector. Major factors hampering efficient competition regulation include Uganda's sole reliance on sector-specific competition rules, restricted available remedies, and a regulator with limited experience of enforcing competition legislation. The weaknesses in the framework strongly suggest the need to adopt an economy-wide competition law. Lastly, wireless technology is the main means through which the population in Uganda accesses telecommunications services. Greater emphasis should be placed on regulating conduct in the wireless communications markets.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Munich Studies on Innovation and Competition, 6
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Rachel Alemu
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	389
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-662-55317-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Postal & telecommunications industries Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Financial, taxation, commercial, industrial law > Competition law Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International law of transport & communications > International communications & telecommunications law Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International economic & trade law > General Promotions
LSN:	3-662-55317-1
Barcode:	9783662553176

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