CLEAN : Ethiopia gets two bids for spots in revamped telecoms sector

The video discusses the regulation and standardization in the telecom sector, highlighting the role of the Ministry of Communications. It covers the financial office's role in media consumption and mentions MTN's involvement. Since June 2018, Ethiopia has focused on liberalizing its telecom sector to attract foreign investment and enhance competition, aiming to improve service quality. The country seeks top telecom operators to provide modern, affordable services, emphasizing quality over quantity.

What is the primary focus of the Ministry of Communications as mentioned in the first section?

• Reducing communication costs

• Developing new communication technologies

• Expanding international partnerships

• Standardization and regulation

What was a key component of the government's economic reform agenda since June 2018?

• Increasing taxes on telecom services

• Reducing foreign investment

• Liberalizing the telecom sector

• Nationalizing telecom companies

What is one of the goals of telecom sector liberalization in Ethiopia?

• To increase government control

• To limit foreign direct investment

• To introduce greater competition

• To decrease the number of telecom operators

What is Ethiopia looking for in telecom operators?

• Operators with the largest market share

• Operators with expertise and experience

• Operators with the lowest service costs

• Operators with the most employees

What was the aim of Ethiopia in selecting telecom companies?

• To select the cheapest options

• To focus on quality over quantity

• To prioritize local companies

• To have as many companies as possible