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Papers by Douglas Goldschmidt
Communication booknotes, 1988
The isolation of rural areas makes even the provision of simple medical services difficult. 2-way... more The isolation of rural areas makes even the provision of simple medical services difficult. 2-way communications systems offer the possibility of regular administrative and medical consultations as well as a medium for other official and nonofficial communications. Telephone communications are the highest quality available but are difficult to construct in rural areas. 2-way radio systems can be used in areas where telephone service has not been provided and can be used to perform the functions of medical consultation and referrals administration coordination of transportation continuing education personal message transmission and disaster relief. Usually a communication organization takes full responsibility for providing the facilities but the facilities may be owned by the users who contract with a technical organization. High frequency radio systems cost about US$1325 for a radio with a 4 channel capability a VHF radio system is less expensive at about US$900. Public telecommunications systems can cost up to US$20000 and satellite systems over a US$100000. Costs vary according to maintenance the life of the equipment the power supply and field maintenance. Technical problems can include poor system design insufficient user training lack of maintenance protocols lack of spare parts and power supply problems. Projects in North America are described. Also included are detailed descriptions of radio system costs in Guyana Bangladesh and Nicaragua.
The' focus of this issue of Development Communication Report is the use of two-way radio to deliv... more The' focus of this issue of Development Communication Report is the use of two-way radio to deliver medical services in isolated areas.,Three articles provide (11-a discussion of the advantages, functions, and system components and costs of two-way evstems-as well as problems-citing several projects in developing countries: (2) a description of a ;successful medical radio network in East Africa: and (3) guidelines for planning a two-way communication system. Also included is a description of a mass media educational campaign in Botswana, and a discussion of communications and the status of women. (MER)
Telecommunications Policy, 1984
Evidence shows that there has been serious underinvestment in telecommunications facilities in de... more Evidence shows that there has been serious underinvestment in telecommunications facilities in developing countries (DCs). This article analyses the reasons for this neglect, and dc monstrates that a major restrictive factor in the development of telecommunications facilities in DCs-particularly in rural areas-has been the absence of adequate foreign exchange financing. Through an analysis of three major mechanisms for financing investment-supplier credits, mutilateral lending and bilateral lending-and of the policies of the major institutlons involved, the article identifies those policies that will stimulate the expansion of rural telecommunications In DCs.
Communication Booknotes, 1988
Telematics and Informatics, 1987
This article addresses policy issues raised by the introduction of competition in the internation... more This article addresses policy issues raised by the introduction of competition in the international satellite industry. The monopoly/monopsony interests of INTELSAT and its members are discussed, and strategies IN-TELSAT has used to protect its market are analyzed. Differences in regulatory and legal structures between the domestic and international telecommunications environment pose problems for new entrants. The author outlines a series of policy actions that the U.S. government could take to create a "level playing field" for international satellite competition.
Toward International Tele-Education
Communication booknotes, 1988
The isolation of rural areas makes even the provision of simple medical services difficult. 2-way... more The isolation of rural areas makes even the provision of simple medical services difficult. 2-way communications systems offer the possibility of regular administrative and medical consultations as well as a medium for other official and nonofficial communications. Telephone communications are the highest quality available but are difficult to construct in rural areas. 2-way radio systems can be used in areas where telephone service has not been provided and can be used to perform the functions of medical consultation and referrals administration coordination of transportation continuing education personal message transmission and disaster relief. Usually a communication organization takes full responsibility for providing the facilities but the facilities may be owned by the users who contract with a technical organization. High frequency radio systems cost about US$1325 for a radio with a 4 channel capability a VHF radio system is less expensive at about US$900. Public telecommunications systems can cost up to US$20000 and satellite systems over a US$100000. Costs vary according to maintenance the life of the equipment the power supply and field maintenance. Technical problems can include poor system design insufficient user training lack of maintenance protocols lack of spare parts and power supply problems. Projects in North America are described. Also included are detailed descriptions of radio system costs in Guyana Bangladesh and Nicaragua.
The' focus of this issue of Development Communication Report is the use of two-way radio to deliv... more The' focus of this issue of Development Communication Report is the use of two-way radio to deliver medical services in isolated areas.,Three articles provide (11-a discussion of the advantages, functions, and system components and costs of two-way evstems-as well as problems-citing several projects in developing countries: (2) a description of a ;successful medical radio network in East Africa: and (3) guidelines for planning a two-way communication system. Also included is a description of a mass media educational campaign in Botswana, and a discussion of communications and the status of women. (MER)
Telecommunications Policy, 1984
Evidence shows that there has been serious underinvestment in telecommunications facilities in de... more Evidence shows that there has been serious underinvestment in telecommunications facilities in developing countries (DCs). This article analyses the reasons for this neglect, and dc monstrates that a major restrictive factor in the development of telecommunications facilities in DCs-particularly in rural areas-has been the absence of adequate foreign exchange financing. Through an analysis of three major mechanisms for financing investment-supplier credits, mutilateral lending and bilateral lending-and of the policies of the major institutlons involved, the article identifies those policies that will stimulate the expansion of rural telecommunications In DCs.
Communication Booknotes, 1988
Telematics and Informatics, 1987
This article addresses policy issues raised by the introduction of competition in the internation... more This article addresses policy issues raised by the introduction of competition in the international satellite industry. The monopoly/monopsony interests of INTELSAT and its members are discussed, and strategies IN-TELSAT has used to protect its market are analyzed. Differences in regulatory and legal structures between the domestic and international telecommunications environment pose problems for new entrants. The author outlines a series of policy actions that the U.S. government could take to create a "level playing field" for international satellite competition.
Toward International Tele-Education