Its high time your government stopped trying to admire and emulate the failed model of Singapore and start implementing simpler and more efficient policies towards sustainable development, most of which already exist and are just waiting to be activated.<\/p>\n
When more and more countries around the world (with France, Finland, Estonia, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, South Korea among them) coming to the conclusion that the internet is a fundamental basic human right in this era, why has our visionary president still not come around to it? Surely, being an ex-journalist, we believe you won’t have any trouble coming to the same conclusion and championing the cause.<\/p>\n
We ask that you Pledge to make broadband internet free for all Maldivians the cornerstone of your 2013 election campaign. MDP being a party that listens to the people. We are confidant that you would not hesitate to give a little power and freedom to stay in power. \u00a0<\/p>\n
internet Service Providers need to be consistently reminded that the services they provide are essential and not a luxury. Openness and accessibility are critical components of the internet and as such we need to establish proper independent regulatory bodies to:\u00a0<\/p>\n
– ensure reasonable internet connectivity through out Maldives<\/p>\n
– hold service providers accountable\u00a0<\/p>\n
– hold the ISPs accountable for the disruptions of services\u00a0<\/p>\n
– ensure that ISP’s honor their agreement with the government<\/p>\n
– improve of services of mobile phones and internet providers<\/p>\n
– keep the internet free from government interference<\/p>\n
Show to us and the world that you are a real visionary and not just a poster boy by making the dream of a truly connected Dhivehi Raajje a reality for all Maldivian citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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