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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

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Authors:
  1. Rachel Alemu

    1. PPD Germany, Munich, Germany

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  • Offers insights into the telecommunications market in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Explains the miraculous transformation of the telecommunications sector in the region despite the overall lag in uptake of technology in other sectors
  • Provides an in-depth analysis of the key regulatory aspects critical for fostering sustainable competition in the telecommunications sector

Part of the book series: Munich Studies on Innovation and Competition (MSIC, volume 6)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Introduction

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 1-15

  3. Competition and Regulation of the Telecommunications Sector

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 17-32

  4. Liberalisation of the Telecommunications Sector: From Public Monopoly to Competitive Telecommunications Markets

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 33-55

  5. Regulating Anti-Competitive Conduct in the Telecommunications Market in Uganda

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 57-162

  6. Foreign Direct Investment in Telecommunications Sector and Regulation of Anti-Competitive Behaviour: The Specific Case of Cross-Border Mergers

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 163-210

  7. Regulation of Network Interconnection and Network Access

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 211-256

  8. Efficient Radio Spectrum Regulation: Facilitating Competition in the Wireless Communications Markets in the Telecommunications Sector

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 257-323

  9. Competition Regulation in the Telecommunications Sector in Uganda: The Potential Role of a National Competition Law

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 325-342

  10. Final Conclusions

    • Rachel Alemu
    Pages 343-364

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 365-389
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About this book

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.


Authors and Affiliations

  • PPD Germany, Munich, Germany

    Rachel Alemu

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Liberalisation of the Telecommunications Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and Fostering Competition in Telecommunications Services Markets

  • Book Subtitle: An Analysis of the Regulatory Framework in Uganda

  • Authors: Rachel Alemu

  • Series Title: Munich Studies on Innovation and Competition

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-55318-3

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-662-55317-6Published: 09 February 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-57229-0Published: 04 June 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-55318-3Published: 02 February 2018

  • Series ISSN: 2199-7462

  • Series E-ISSN: 2199-7470

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 389

  • Number of Illustrations: 13 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: International Economic Law, Trade Law

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