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pay special attention to the requirements of the
developing countries, with particular emphasis on the least
developed among them, and the need for well-differentiated and
tailored responses to situations arising in transition economies,
countries affected by conflicts or natural disasters, etc.; |
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work with governments to assist them in establishing
appropriate telecommunication policies and regulatory structures.
Strategies for the development of telecommunications may be fostered
by liberalization, private investment and competition in appropriate
circumstances. The goal of these policies and structures should be
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create
a stable and transparent environment to attract investment
and guarantee the rights of users, operators and investors;
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facilitate
access of service providers to the telecommunication network
within a framework that promotes fair competition while
protecting network integrity;
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ensure
the provision of universal access and universal service,
promoting innovation and the introduction of new services
and technologies to unserved and under-served users;
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promote
partnerships and cooperation between telecommunication
entities in developing and developed countries, and with
appropriate international institutions, consistent with
their respective interests;
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play
a creative catalytic role in identifying and providing resource
support, in the new telecommunication environment, to help meet the
requirements of developing countries in close collaboration with
global, regional and national organizations and agencies, and with
the private sector; |
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maintain close cooperation with ITU-R and ITU-T
reflecting the significant role played by those two Sectors in
telecommunication development; |
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include matters pertaining to information technology and
broadcasting in its activities, as key factors in promoting
economic, social and cultural development; |
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promote
training in human resources development (HRD) and human resources
management (HRM) in order to meet the challenges of the rapidly
changing telecommunication environment; |
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seek innovative ways to rationalize its internal costs,
optimize its resources and improve efficiency. |
