In conformity with its regulatory functions, the LTA shall play a crucial role in this process by spearheading consultations among willing parties to facilitate the formation of national consortia to achieve this national imperative of providing broadband connectivity to Liberia. The LTA shall also formulate the regulatory framework required for the implementation of this crucial policy objective that will guard against monopoly control of fiber optic facilities, as well as facilitate open access and ensure non-discriminatory and affordable pricing. Furthermore, the LTA shall evaluate the implementation of broadband projects to determine progress and challenges and submit appropriate reports and recommendations to the MP&T. This Policy creates the enabling environment to improve global wireless connectivity, develop landbased networks and negotiate access to undersea fiber networks and all other such options. The MP&T is tasked with the responsibility to initiate policy discussions for the deployment of land based and undersea telecommunications infrastructures. This Policy encourages partnership through consortia of players in a transparent way to help fund access to undersea cable and other such projects that will foster sector viability. The LTA shall be responsible to ensure that every operator has fair access to facilities such as fiber optic cable for both national and global connectivity. 20