Extending Broadband Connectivity in Southeast Asia
This report assesses the current state of connectivity in Southeast Asia and provides tailored recommendations for extending broadband access, focusing on five countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. The analysis builds upon the OECD Recommendation on Broadband Connectivity, which provides a reference for policy makers and regulatory authorities within and outside of the OECD. Using the principles of the Recommendation as a roadmap, countries may be better able to unleash the full potential of connectivity for the digital transformation and to ensure equal access to connectivity for all users.
Setting the scene for broadband policy recommendations for Southeast Asia
This chapter sets out the framework to develop recommendations to promote high-quality broadband connectivity in Southeast Asia. First, it examines the region's geographical, demographic and socio-economic conditions, which not only condition network deployment and adoption but also illustrate the future challenges and opportunities in the region for which high-quality connectivity is a key driver. Second, it analyses the connectivity situation in the region through key indicators of broadband infrastructure and services, the structure and evolution of communication markets, the institutional frameworks employed across the region, and broadband policies. Finally, the chapter describes the methodology used to develop tailored policy recommendations. This methodology builds on the OECD Council Recommendation on Broadband Connectivity. It considers regional diversity by identifying groups of similar countries and conducting a detailed analysis of one representative country from each group (Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam).
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