PPP case study (1) Cooperative model: national links in Burundi 12 Problem – All domestic network infrastructure is wireless – Limited broadband – National fiber optic network would not be feasible without government subsidy Strategy – Operators and ISPs form company to develop and operate network – Government co-finances ($ 10 million) development of national backbone network through WB project – Government finances ($ 10 million) through subsidy/prepayment, no public ownership – Users (are owners, enabling self – regulation of the network (open access, non-discrimination, low cost oriented pricing, high quality) – WB project finances studies and designs – Construction and operation governed by PPP contracts and license/concession agreement
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