Evidenced-based internet policy for emerging nations: Maximizing network investment and local content development

Roslyn Layton*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This article reviews the three components of evidence-based policy and the seven inputs to good regulation. It describes the challenges to conducting evidence-based policy, particularly with using data to make decisions as well as deploying measures to see how well a policy is working. Examples from net neutrality policy are provided to illustrate some of the challenges for telecom regulators. Some literature from the policy research field is presented to help explain why regulators have difficulty using evidence-based approaches. The paper concludes by reviewing the importance of evidence-based approached for regulators in emerging countries, particularly as net neutrality policy to date has limited documented success to stimulate local digital economies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContributions to Management Science
Number of pages19
PublisherSpringer
Publication date1 Jan 2018
Pages211-229
Chapter12
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-71721-0
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-71722-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018
SeriesContributions to Management Science
ISSN1431-1941

Keywords

  • Broadband
  • Content development
  • Digital development
  • Digital divide
  • Digital economy
  • Emerging country
  • Evidence-based
  • Net neutrality
  • Regulation
  • Regulatory impact assessment
  • Telecom regulation
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