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Study of Indian Universal Service Instruments

Posted on November 11, 2005  /  3 Comments

A draft version of the research report submitted by Payal Malik and Harsha de Silva titled “Diversifying Network Participation: Study of India’s Universal Service Instruments” is now available for download as a PDF document.
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Study of Indian Universal Service Instruments – Draft Report

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  2. samarajiva

    It appears that Harsha’s recommendatins are being implemented: http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=63311

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