7.19.3 Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Ensure the effective allocation and management of bulk and commercial
spectrum;
ii.
Ensure the judicious allocation of numbers based on an open nondiscriminatory and transparent basis;
iii.
Ensure coordination between the relevant agencies that are involved in
issuing right of way for ICT infrastructure deployment;
iv.
Ensure, in consultation with ITU, the proper coordination and utilization of
orbital space for effective national development; and
v.
Encourage deployment of ICT services in underserved and unserved areas,
by identifying appropriate frequencies which could be allocated as license
exempt frequencies to service providers for deployment of services in the
rural areas.
7.20
Regional / International Co-operation and Collaboration
International cooperation is essential for development of the ICT sector. It affords
countries the opportunity to share experiences and to set common standards and
policies for ICT development. It is important to maximize participation in relevant
international fora in order to accelerate Nigeria’s full integration into the global
information society.
7.20.1 Situation Analysis
ICT
development
has
significant
dependencies
on
international
standards
development discoveries and knowledge exchange. Whilst Nigeria has been a
participant in international fora, the participation has not been maximized for a
number of reasons including lack of coordination, and short planning cycles. To
ensure
that
Nigeria
derives
maximum
benefits
from
these
international
engagements, it is important for Government to establish a clear mechanism for
Nigeria’s effective participation in regional and
international cooperation and
collaboration efforts.
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