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Protection of Telecommunications and Electric Power Networks Proclamation No. 464 of 2005

Country/Territory
Ethiopia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Capacity building Community management Environmental planning Policy/planning Governance Sustainable use
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Sahel
Abstract

This Proclamation provides special protection for telecommunications and electric power networks. It essentially gives federal and regional administrative bodies the duty to protect telecommunications and electric power networks, in collaboration with the telecommunication service provider and electric power networks. The duty is also extended to licensees; prior to the issuance of construction licenses to construct electrical power networks, they shall guarantee that no damage shall occur.

Full text
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Website
www.lawethiopia.com