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NEWS ARTICLES This section features selected news articles and media mentions of GICT and its work. While we hope this is a useful reference for you, the World Bank Group is not responsible for the views expressed in non-World Bank publications/articles. Nor is the World Bank Group specifically endorsing one publication over another. Furthermore, not all of the articles below are available for download due to copyright restrictions. If you would like a full copy of articles that are not available for download on our website, please contact the respective news sources. Broadband cable ban baffles WB
Belinda Anderson / Finweek (Aug 30, 2007)
The World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) is urging the South African government to be true to the policy of open access and invite other credible undersea cable operators to land their cables and resell their capacity in the country. Catalysing Capacity [Q&A: The World Bank’s Plan for Regional Open Access Infrastructure]
CIPESA for Fibre for Africa, (May, 2007)
In-depth Q&A on the World Bank's plan for regional open access infrastructure, and RCIP/EASSy in particular. African broadband access increasing – but not by enough
Martyn Warwick / TelecomTV (April 10, 2007)
"Pointing out that much of sub-Saharan Africa remains unconnected to the world’s broadband infrastructure the Word Bank adds that the US$ 164.5 million investment money it has loaned to Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar will help increase business competitiveness in the three countries and across the east African regions overall." Inside Africa
CNN (Aired April 7, 2007 - 12:30:00 ET)
"Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar have received $164.5 million U.S. dollar grant from the World Bank to provide Internet network. Right now, the countries are relying on costly satellite for an Internet connection. World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz says low-cost, high quality communications are essential to economic competitiveness in Africa." High-speed web boost for Africa
BBC News (April 4, 2007)
"Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar have secured $164.5m (£83.3m) from the World Bank to help roll-out high-speed internet networks. The World Bank hopes the funding will boost business in the region." World Bank gives Africa $164.5 mln for internet connections
Reuters (April 3, 2007)
"The World Bank has approved financing worth $164.5 million for Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar for high-speed internet connections." Le project régional d'un câble sous-marin suit son cours normal
Nestor Ndikumana / Le Renouveau, Burundi (November 28, 2006)
"La 2ème vice-présidente de la République, Mme Marina Barampama, a reçu en audience lundi le représentant résidant de la Banque mondiale au Burundi, M. Alassane Sow, accompagné d'une spécialiste à cette institution de la politique globale des technologies de l'information et de la communication, Mme Isabel Neto. Mme Neto a indiqué à la presse que les échanges avec la 2ème vice-présidente ont porté sur un projet d'un câble sous-marin qui se construit dans l'Est de l'Afrique dans l'Océan indien." Radio Interview on the East Africa Submarine Cable System (EASSy) project
Radio France International
Audio (French) / Length (01:35 minutes)
Philippe Dongier, Manager of the World Bank's Global ICT department gives a background of the EASSy project and explains the difference between the proposed project and the existing SAT3 cable. EASSY members agree to hybrid SPV and KDN still going ahead
Russell Southwood / Balancing Act Africa (July 23, 2006)
"The trio of parties involved in getting the EASSy project of the ground – African Governments, external funders (DFIs in the jargon) and last but not least the EASSy consortium members have agreed that the project will go forward using a Hybrid Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The hybrid SPV model is being backed by the DFIs that include the World Bank." EASSy project enters the final lap with critics on all sides
Russell Southwood / Balancing Act Africa (May 29, 2006)
"The World Bank has indicated its willingness to put up money for a Special Purpose Vehicle in order to ensure that: prices on the fibre are kept as low as possible, access to capacity is as open as possible and governance is both transparent and commercially effective. It is in a position to underwrite its proposals financially with both soft loans and donor contributions. However because of its position it has stated clearly that it can only do this if the parties involved (particularly the Consortium members) want it to happen. The World Bank is one of several development funding institutions that have taken this position." | |
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