http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG en Fri, 17 May 2013 10:23:36 GMT BDTSupport@itu.int webmaster@itu.int Publications http://www.itu.int/res/templates/v1.0/images/logo_ituw.gif http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.14-2013 The annual Trends in Telecommunication Reform publications are a key part of the dialogue with the world's information and communications technology (ICT) policy-makers and regulators to ensure that all citizens can safely benefit from innovations taking place in the market leading to new applications, services and businesses opportunities brought by a converged digital environment.

The 13th edition will examine transnational aspects of regulation in a networked society and provide a sound understanding of the digital ecosystem in place and the role of regulation. To fully participate in today's networked society and be part of tomorrow's hyper-connected digital world, policy makers and regulators need to adopt and implement appropriate policies and means to further safe digital opportunities and inclusion of all. Implementing their digital strategies requires them to cooperate on national, regional and global scales to understand the changes taking place in the market, and adopt innovative regulatory measures and tools.

Available: 18 April 2013]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:35:46 GMT D-REG-TTR.14-2013 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TRH.01-2011 ITU is pleased to make available the Tenth Edition of the Telecommunications Regulation Handbook, both as a resource and as a collaborative platform. These tools benefit the individuals entrusted with creating both a level playing field for and an environment in which communications can reach its potential as a powerful enabling tool for supporting innovation and achieving inclusive sustainable development.

Communications technologies alone, however, will not drive the innovation that the developing world needs. ITU together with the World Bank created the Telecommunications Regulation Handbook because this essential guide can assist policymakers in evaluating policy options and deciding on appropriate regulations. Their efforts can support thriving economies by allowing individuals to exercise their own ingenuity to lift themselves and their countries out of poverty. As a result of the rapid rate of technological development, business innovation and changes in social attitudes continue to push communications in unpredictable, innovative directions. Well-trained, informed and independent individuals in ministries, regulatory agencies, companies and universities play a critical role in shaping the future of the communications landscape, thereby creating more opportunities for open collaboration, innovation and economic growth.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:50:02 GMT D-REG-TRH.01-2011 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.13-2012 The annual Trends in Telecommunication Reform publications are a key part of the dialogue with the world's information and communications technology (ICT) policy-makers and regulators to ensure that all citizens can benefit from new applications, services and businesses opportunities brought by a broadband world.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 11:12:20 GMT D-REG-TTR.13-2012 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-HIPSSA-2010-1
]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:44:53 GMT D-REG-HIPSSA-2010-1 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.12-2010 The annual "Trends in Telecommunication Reform" publications are key part of ITU's effort to explore and amplify the wisdom of policy-makers and regulators in the ICT sector.
The 11th edition will examine the challenges for regulators to stimulate nationwide broadband deployments through adaptive and targeted regulations and out-of-the-box tools, leading to a new ladder of regulation. With this regard, it is very important for regulators to understand the impact of broadband on and beyond the ICT sector as well as the driving forces of today's and tomorrow's ICT markets, notably the migration from analogue to digital terrestrial broadcasting and the allocation of the digital dividend. For markets to truly thrive, regulators need to prove successful in keeping up with the pace of convergence and integration of ubiquitous networks, in particular through adapting their institutional structure and mandate, adopting cutting-edge best practices and embracing new tools such as innovative dispute resolution techniques. The individual chapters will focus on salient issues such as the changing role of regulators in a digital world and their involvement in non-traditional areas of regulatory intervention, such as ICT climate change and cyberthreats. Last but not least, the Information Society is changing every aspect of our lives, whether in developing or developed countries and it is crucial to leverage the benefits it brings while mitigating the associated threats. What does it all mean for ICT users, but also for regulators and policy makers?]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:00:20 GMT D-REG-TTR.12-2010 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-HIPSSA-2010 ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:55:49 GMT D-REG-HIPSSA-2010 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.11-2009 The annual Trends in Telecommunication Reform publications are a key part of ITU's effort to explore and amplify the wisdom of policy-makers and regulators in the ICT sector.
The 10th edition will look at the delicate balance that regulators need to strike in order to operate between the hands-on and the hands-off approach to regulation. This balance is required to meet the expectations of key ICT stakeholders and is critical to stimulating growth in a converged environment. The blurring of boundaries between the once separate telecoms, Internet, broadcasting and media worlds is bringing new players to the arena, driving new opportunities and challenges. At the same time, regulatory authorities more than ever have a key role to play in fostering a safe and healthy ICT sector while meeting social goals, especially in a time of economic and financial uncertainty.]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:21 GMT D-REG-TTR.11-2009 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.10-2008 Many developing countries are preparing for a second wave of regulatory reform designed to enable them to harness the promise of new technologies and participate fully in the information society. This report examines a range of innovative sharing strategies regulators can use to speed up the uptake of ICTs and promote widespread, affordable broadband access. This year's Trends focuses on "Six Degrees of Sharing", examining active and passive infrastructure sharing, open access to international capacity, business sharing, end-user sharing and regulatory sharing.]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:39:05 GMT D-REG-TTR.10-2008 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.9-2007 The 8th edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform will examine the regulatory challenges and opportunities of Next-Generation Networks (NGN).
This report is designed to provide regulators and policy makers with an understanding of the emerging NGN world, with a special focus on developing countries. It will examine NGN technologies and their regulatory implications, fixed mobile convergence (FMC), universal access, interconnection-both domestic and international, consumer protection and an NGN enabling environment.]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:08:49 GMT D-REG-TTR.9-2007 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.8-2006 The 7th edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform examines the regulatory challenges and opportunities of enabling ICT development. The report provides regulators with tools they can use to promote effective and innovative development and use of ICTs in a competitive environment.
This report provides an overview of developments in the ICT sector, specifically focusing on broadband, its advent, the technologies, the role of the regulator in broadband development, broadband spectrum management, voice over IP (VoIP) regulation, international efforts to combat spam (including a model law and enforceable code of conduct), and identifies best practices. The report is structured into eight chapters.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:52:23 GMT D-REG-TTR.8-2006 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.7-2004 The sixth edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform examines the various licensing options in the ICT sector to provide regulators with tools they can use to promote effective competition in a converging environment. The report provides an overview of licensing practices around the world and the rationale for licensing; identifies new trends such as unified licences; provides options; raises transition issues to be considered in moving from one regime to another; evaluates traditional licensing models; addresses scarce resources such as spectrum; and identifies best practices. The report is structured into eight chapters.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:43:01 GMT D-REG-TTR.7-2004 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.6-2003 The fifth edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform explores the tools regulators can use to promote universal access/service. The report provides an overview of universal access/service, the role of sector reform, creation and operation of a universal service fund, the role of minimum subsidy auction, how consumer tariffs and interconnection rates affect the viability of rural universal access/service projects, public access strategies including telecentres, and how regulators can foster entrepreneurial solutions to rural access. The report is structured into eight chapters.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:43:48 GMT D-REG-TTR.6-2003 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.5-2002 The fourth edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform is dedicated to the theme of effective and independent regulation.
Since the beginning of the 1990s, the number of regulatory institutions has increased from 13 to more than 110, with many of them having been created in the past five years. But merely creating a regulatory body without empowering it to be effective is not enough. The report looks at the need for regulators; the process of creating a regulator; definitions of independence; why effectiveness may be more important than independence; powers and functions of the regulator; transparency in the decision-making process; organizational structure and finance issues. It is structured into nine chapters.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:41:42 GMT D-REG-TTR.5-2002 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.4-2001 The third edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform includes one chapter reviewing global trends in market reform, and seven chapters exploring the key regulatory issue of interconnection. The seven interconnection chapters cover the importance of interconnection, regulatory and technical issues, economic issues in interconnection, network unbundling, interconnection with mobile networks, Internet interconnection and international interconnection.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:18:17 GMT D-REG-TTR.4-2001 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.3-2000 This CD-ROM provides key regulatory information for each ITU Member State (up to 2000). The information is accessible by country and by region. This interactive tool contains information on the institutional framework, regulatory and policy-making bodies and regulatory issues such as ownership, liberalization, licensing, universal service, and interconnection.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:10:42 GMT D-REG-TTR.3-2000 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.2-1999 The second edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform focuses on the regulation of multimedia services. The report examines eight themes: Institutional Framework, Ownership, Liberalization, Licensing, Universal access, Interconnection, Price regulation and Numbering. Each chapter addresses overall reforms on that subject and looks, in particular, at Internet and other convergence-related issues.
English: Out of print (pdf available).]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:44:38 GMT D-REG-TTR.2-1999 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V1 The report provides an overview of the telecommunication regulatory reforms and trends worldwide. Specific regulatory issues are analyzed and compared by region. This report comprises six chapters. The first chapter is dedicated to a general worldwide overview of regulatory trends. Chapters 2-6 address each region (Africa, Americas, Arab States, Asia-Pacific and Europe). All six chapters are focused on new legislation, the rise of regulatory agencies, ownership reforms, competition trends, regulatory matters and regional and international cooperation.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:05:33 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V1 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V6 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 53 Member States of the European region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:04:52 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V6 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V4 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 21 Member States of the Arab region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.
English: Out of print]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:04:17 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V4 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V5 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 38 Member States of the Asia Pacific region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:03:33 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V5 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V3 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 34 Member States of the Americas region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:02:22 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V3 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V2 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 42 Member States of the African region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:42:37 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V2 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V0 These volumes, which are published separately, are organized by region and contain key regulatory information for each ITU Member State in Africa (Vol. II), the Americas (Vol. III), the Arab States (Vol. IV), Asia-Pacific (Vol. V), and Europe (Vol. VI). The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, regulatory issues, ownership of the incumbent operator, the degree of liberalization in various market segments, and future regulatory plans.
Special discount of 20% for the entire package: Volumes I-VI or Volumes II-VI (paper format only).
Article: E: 13064 Vol. I - VI Price: 372 CHF
Article: E: 13067 Vol. II - VI Price: 297 CHF]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:09:11 GMT D-REG-TTR.1-1998-V0 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TP.GP-1996 This publication is the result of collaboration among African experts since the first ITU African Regional Telecommunication Development Conference (1990). The African Green Paper explores specific themes related to the overall restructuring of the telecommunications sector. It comprises eight chapters and is intended to serve as a reference document for decision makers who are contemplating reform of the sector. It was formally approved at the second African Regional Telecommunication Development Conference (Abidjan, 1996).]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:01:16 GMT D-REG-TP.GP-1996 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TP.BB-2000 This second edition of the Blue Book is the result of continued coordination and collaboration between the ITU-D and CITEL (Inter-American Telecommunications Commission). The Blue Book has been updated to take into account the rapidly changing telecommunication environment. New aspects addressed in this edition include the Internet and WTO. The Blue Book is intended to provide countries of the region with appropriate guidance on telecommunication reforms and restructuring.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:55:17 GMT D-REG-TP.BB-2000 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TP.AB-2002 The Arab Book contains guidelines and recommendations for governments of the Arab region embarking on reform of their telecommunication sector. It was elaborated with the active participation of experts from the region's administrations. This second edition acknowledges the important changes that have affected the sector since 1996, year of the publication of the first edition. Since that date, following Jordan's example, eight other countries in the region have established a regulatory authority independent from the incumbent operator. Five of these countries have, in addition, introduced competition in an important segment of their telecommunication market.
In addition to the themes presented in the previous edition, the reader will find a summary of the experience of Egypt, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco and Sudan in the area of sector reform, and a new chapter devoted to recent development of the Internet.]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:26:56 GMT D-REG-TP.AB-2002 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-CEDEAO.FIN.RPT-2005 ]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:16:13 GMT D-REG-CEDEAO.FIN.RPT-2005 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-CEDEAO.TR.CAT-2005 ]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:43:56 GMT D-REG-CEDEAO.TR.CAT-2005 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AFIS-2006 ]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:13:51 GMT D-REG-AFIS-2006 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AFICT-2006 Implementation of Recommendation 8 of the fifth Forum on Telecommunication Regulation in Africa]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:21:09 GMT D-REG-AFICT-2006 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR-2005 The 7th edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform examines the regulatory challenges and opportunities of enabling ICT development. The report provides regulators with tools they can use to promote effective and innovative development and use of ICTs in a competitive environment.
This report provides an overview of developments in the ICT sector, specifically focusing on broadband, its advent, the technologies, the role of the regulator in broadband development, broadband spectrum management, voice over IP (VoIP) regulation, international efforts to combat spam (including a model law and enforceable code of conduct), and identifies best practices. The report is structured into eight chapters.
]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2006 07:35:52 GMT D-REG-TTR-2005 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR-2000 This CD-ROM provides key regulatory information for each ITU Member State (up to 2000). The information is accessible by country and by region. This interactive tool contains information on the institutional framework, regulatory and policy-making bodies and regulatory issues such as ownership, liberalization, licensing, universal service, and interconnection.]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-TTR-2000 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTRCR-1999 The second edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform focuses on the regulation of multimedia services. The report examines eight themes: Institutional Framework, Ownership, Liberalization, Licensing, Universal access, Interconnection, Price regulation and Numbering. Each chapter addresses overall reforms on that subject and looks, in particular, at Internet and other convergence-related issues.
English: Out of print.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-TTRCR-1999 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-WORLD-1998 The report provides an overview of the telecommunication regulatory reforms and trends worldwide. Specific regulatory issues are analyzed and compared by region. This report comprises six chapters. The first chapter is dedicated to a general worldwide overview of regulatory trends. Chapters 2-6 address each region (Africa, Americas, Arab States, Asia-Pacific and Europe). All six chapters are focused on new legislation, the rise of regulatory agencies, ownership reforms, competition trends, regulatory matters and regional and international cooperation.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-WORLD-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR-2001 The third edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform includes one chapter reviewing global trends in market reform, and seven chapters exploring the key regulatory issue of interconnection. The seven interconnection chapters cover the importance of interconnection, regulatory and technical issues, economic issues in interconnection, network unbundling, interconnection with mobile networks, Internet interconnection and international interconnection.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-TTR-2001 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR-2002 The fourth edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform is dedicated to the theme of effective and independent regulation.
Since the beginning of the 1990s, the number of regulatory institutions has increased from 13 to more than 110, with many of them having been created in the past five years. But merely creating a regulatory body without empowering it to be effective is not enough. The report looks at the need for regulators; the process of creating a regulator; definitions of independence; why effectiveness may be more important than independence; powers and functions of the regulator; transparency in the decision-making process; organizational structure and finance issues. It is structured into nine chapters.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-TTR-2002 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR-2003 The fifth edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform explores the tools regulators can use to promote universal access/service. The report provides an overview of universal access/service, the role of sector reform, creation and operation of a universal service fund, the role of minimum subsidy auction, how consumer tariffs and interconnection rates affect the viability of rural universal access/service projects, public access strategies including telecentres, and how regulators can foster entrepreneurial solutions to rural access. The report is structured into eight chapters.]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-TTR-2003 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-TTR-2004 The sixth edition of Trends in Telecommunication Reform examines the various licensing options in the ICT sector to provide regulators with tools they can use to promote effective competition in a converging environment. The report provides an overview of licensing practices around the world and the rationale for licensing; identifies new trends such as unified licences; provides options; raises transition issues to be considered in moving from one regime to another; evaluates traditional licensing models; addresses scarce resources such as spectrum; and identifies best practices. The report is structured into eight chapters.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-TTR-2004 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-BB-2000 This second edition of the Blue Book is the result of continued coordination and collaboration between the ITU-D and CITEL (Inter-American Telecommunications Commission). The Blue Book has been updated to take into account the rapidly changing telecommunication environment. New aspects addressed in this edition include the Internet and WTO. The Blue Book is intended to provide countries of the region with appropriate guidance on telecommunication reforms and restructuring.]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-BB-2000 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-EUR-1998 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 53 Member States of the European region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-EUR-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-GP-1996 This publication is the result of collaboration among African experts since the first ITU African Regional Telecommunication Development Conference (1990). The African Green Paper explores specific themes related to the overall restructuring of the telecommunications sector. It comprises eight chapters and is intended to serve as a reference document for decision makers who are contemplating reform of the sector. It was formally approved at the second African Regional Telecommunication Development Conference (Abidjan, 1996).]]> Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-GP-1996 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-GTTR-1998 These volumes, which are published separately, are organized by region and contain key regulatory information for each ITU Member State in Africa (Vol. II), the Americas (Vol. III), the Arab States (Vol. IV), Asia-Pacific (Vol. V), and Europe (Vol. VI). The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, regulatory issues, ownership of the incumbent operator, the degree of liberalization in various market segments, and future regulatory plans.
Special discount of 20% for the entire package: Volumes I-VI or Volumes II-VI (paper format only).
Article: E: 13064 Vol. I - VI Price: 372 CHF
Article: E: 13067 Vol. II - VI Price: 297 CHF]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:36:01 GMT D-REG-GTTR-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AF-1998 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 42 Member States of the African region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-AF-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AM-1998 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 34 Member States of the Americas region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-AM-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AP-1998 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 38 Member States of the Asia Pacific region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-AP-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AR-1998 The report provides a regulatory snapshot by country of the 21 Member States of the Arab region. The information is structured as follows: contact information for regulatory and policy-making bodies, legal instruments, institutional profile, regulatory issues, ownership, market status and future regulatory plans.
English: Out of print]]> Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-AR-1998 http://www.itu.int/pub/D-REG-AB-2002 The Arab Book contains guidelines and recommendations for governments of the Arab region embarking on reform of their telecommunication sector. It was elaborated with the active participation of experts from the region's administrations. This second edition acknowledges the important changes that have affected the sector since 1996, year of the publication of the first edition. Since that date, following Jordan's example, eight other countries in the region have established a regulatory authority independent from the incumbent operator. Five of these countries have, in addition, introduced competition in an important segment of their telecommunication market.
In addition to the themes presented in the previous edition, the reader will find a summary of the experience of Egypt, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco and Sudan in the area of sector reform, and a new chapter devoted to recent development of the Internet.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT D-REG-AB-2002