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the past two decades, telecommunications policy has become more
narrowly based on efficiency considerations. The insight that efficiency cannot
be meaningfully defined without an explicit discussion as to what
constitutes an equitable, fair and democratic society has been largely
ignored and alternative perspectives and policy visions have become
marginalized. The project will map the evolution and the present state
of the field of telecommunications policy. It will document the main
ideas, organizations and institutions that have shaped policy-making.
In addition, it will analyze the reasons why alternatives to the predominant
laissez-faire policy vision did not influence the policy process.
The outcomes should be useful for the community of activists interested
in shaping telecommunications policy. Progress and results
will be communicated through this gateway.
This project is supported by a grant from the Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom Program of the Ford Foundation. To learn more about the project please contact Johannes M. Bauer at the Quello Center.
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