Quotations in the text highlight contributions from participants around the globe in the Executive Forum consultations, the accompanying electronic discussions and background papers. As illustrated below, an effort has also been made to debunk several of the myths that may, in some countries, continue to complicate the inclusion of the e-competency objective in national export strategy. And all indications suggest that it will become even more so. A number of preconceptions and assumptions about the ICT industry and the acquisition of e-competency have proven to be incorrect from Indian experience. Such initiatives have been at the centre of India s success.
Privatization is the key to telecommunications growth.
Competition, not privatization, is the key to growth and to better service being available to the private sector. The latest telecom system technology is needed. Quite the contrary. Technology changes so fast that, in any case, this may not be feasible. Adapting existing infrastructure can be more practicable.