Telecommunications
Structure and Policy
Togo Telecom is
the national public company responsible for implementing and operating telecommunications
infrastructure and services in Togo. A government policy for the telecommunications sector
which was published in 1996 led to the separation of postal and telecommunications
services and to the formation of Togo Telecom.
The Ministère des Mines,
de l'Equipement, des Transports et du Logement is responsible for the
telecommunications sector. Subsequent to the 1996 telecommunications policy, a legislation
was enforced in 1998 to set up an independent regulatory authority "Cellule
de Coordination de la Réforme des P&Ts". The new legislation
encourages competition in the telecommunications sector, and the national telecom
operator, Togo Telecom, is to be privatised. Accordingly, on January 1999, Telecel
has been licensed to operate a GSM network in competition with the Togo Telecom which
provides cellular services.
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ICT
Networking Development
The Ministère de
l'Education Nationale et de la Recherche Scientifique is responsible for national academic
system and networking in Togo.
The
Information System Division of the Université du Bénin in Togo has a
number of ICT activities, namely distance learning, communication and ICT research. The
university houses the Centre Syfed of AUPELF-UREF/REFE which provides
Internet access for non-profit institutions.s
The Centre de
Documentation Technique is assisted by IDRC in the development of sectoral networks -
social and economic development, education, etc.
The Chamber of
Commerce hosts the UNDP's SDNP project for Togo with a plan to become a hub of
connectivity for the public sector.
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ICT Partners and
Projects
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