On March 22, 2012, the Somali Cabinet unanimously approved the National Communications Act, which paves the way for the establishment of a National Communications regulator in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors. The bill was passed following consultations between government representatives and communications, academic and civil society stakeholders. According to the Ministry of Information, Posts and Telecommunication, the Act is expected to create an environment conducive to investment and the certainty it provides will encourage further infrastructural development, resulting in more efficient service delivery. COUNT 5
QSN1 What year was the national Communications act enacted? ANS1 2012 QSN2 What Act clears the way for a National Communications Regulator? ANS2 the National Communications Act QSN3 What types of stakeholders consulted on the bill to enact the National Communications Act? ANS3 academic and civil society QSN4 The National Communications Act is expected to create and invironment favorable for what? ANS4 investment QSN5 Continued infrastructure development results in more efficient what? ANS5 service delivery