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KR ]>M The objectives of the Authority shall be to promote the development of high quality, efficient, reliable and affordable communications service throughout the nation; to promote a competitive market for the achievement of these goals; and to promote accessibility and interests of consumers. 6. Powers and Duties of the Authority @%  The Authority shall have the following powers and duties: 1/
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I9JK EM 'N EP? ?Â(> AF+CO c K  Yª Yó> c@h 1/ To ensure that Communications Services are operated in a manner that will best serve and contribute to the Country’s economic and social development, as per government policy; 2/
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d Q h 2/ To implement policies for Communications Services; 3/ To hold Stakeholder Consultations on the matters committed to its discretion by this Proclamation, either on its own initiative or at the request of a member of the public; 4/ Require any licensee, Telecommunications Operator, Postal Operator or Broadcaster to provide information that reasonably finds to be necessary for the proper performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under this Proclamation;