Abstract
Countries that have made impressive developments in their ICT sector, show common characteristics -- they have significantly improved e-governance and ICT development policy and regulatory environment through introduction of competition, liberalization of foreign investment, privatization of incumbent carriers, separation of policy making, regulation, and operation functions, and/or implementation of universal service program.Developing countries like Mongolia recognize the need to harness ICT applications for e-government and public service delivery. Policy and regulatory environment is one of the most critical factors affecting the development of ICT infrastructure, e-applications and services. Particularly in rural areas, which are perceived as unattractive to private carriers, more economic incentives need to be built in the related policy and regulation environment to encourage investment in rural ICT development and to ensure universal service provision. Emphasis is needed from policy makers and regulators with the cooperation from all other stakeholders in promoting rural broadband development. Technological options are available for new installations as well as for upgrading existing networks. The objective of this paper is to introduce and share the ICT development and e-government policy, and its measures and special programs for rural and remote areas, achievement and key challenges in Mongolia compared with global trends. The paper attempts to cover key challenges Mongolia is now facing for example legal frameworks, policy and regulatory issues, universal service obligation fund, public and private sector partnership, and foreign assistance initiatives.
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