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 English Website www.lawethiopia.com