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(c) the conduct of research and other relevant studies in information
technologies.
6. The Commission may fund universal service programmes and projects Manner of funding.
through—
(a) subsidies;
(b) loans; and
(c) grants.
7. When identifying the projects to be funded by the Universal Service
Fund, the Commission—
Identification of
projects to fund.
(a) shall promote the establishment of efficient, self-sustaining projects,
that will expand access to communications systems and services
on their own initiative and with minimal funding;
(b) may support projects that are not economically feasible without
support of the Fund;
(c) may support projects to the extent necessary to create adequate
economic incentives for investors.
8. Pursuant to section 84J of the Act, the Commission shall collect and Management of the
Fund.
disburse the funds of the Fund in accordance with the Act and—
(a) establish administrative mechanisms, systems and structures for
proper management of the Universal Service Fund;
(b) supervise and provide broad policy directions for the management
of the Fund and Universal Service Programs;
(c) develop specific indicators of communications access;
(d) as far as practicable, apply a competitive selection process to select
beneficiaries of the Fund;
(e) develop appropriate socio-economic criteria for identifying the
geographical areas, population groups, institutions and organizations
that may be eligible to benefit from the Fund;
(f) develop criteria for evaluating project proposals for funding;
(g) monitor and evaluate the fund projects; and
(h) formulate the annual operating plans of the Fund.
9. The Universal Service Advisory Council shall—
Universal Service
Advisory Council.