KENNEY, Gerard I. creator text 1995 monographic Stresses the importance of an efficient and advanced basic telecommunications infrastructure to satisfy the information needs of a modern nation. Shows a direct causal link between telecommunications development and each of the essential components for sustainable soci-economic development, viz. health, education and the environment; good governance; freedom and respect for human rights; and the creation of wealth. 3/7/00 M2LMGR