PART IV: THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY 16. Dispute Resolution 16.1 The Authority has the power to intervene to resolve dispute at the request of either party and to impose facility/infrastructure sharing arrangements between operators after giving each and/or all of the concerned parties a hearing. 16.2 The power of the Authority to intervene in disputes shall include the right to request for and receive all such necessary information as may be required to reach a decision. 16.3 The decision of the Authority, which shall be notified to the parties, may be published in such a manner as the Authority may deem appropriate. 16.4 In resolving disputes, the Authority will rely on its dispute resolution procedures, processes and or mechanisms as may be in existence from time to time. 17. Supportive Action 17.1 The Authority will from time to time arrange for the dissemination of pertinent information on the subject of infrastructure sharing. 17.2 The Authority will use its mandate under the Act to further the opportunities for infrastructure sharing, provided there is no risk of the lessening of competition. In particular, the Authority will take action to (a) Encourage redevelopment of existing facilities amenable to infrastructure sharing to increase their capacity. (b) Advise local and other Authorities on the adoption of schemes which would encourage the sharing of infrastructure. (c) Support the development of the capability among operators to deal with the issues of infrastructure sharing in a competent way. 22 | P a g e