Project designed to assess strategic restructuring options for Angola Telecom, enhance operational and financial performance, and align the company with global best practices in the telecom sector.
The challenge
Angola Telecom, a state-owned enterprise, needed to restructure and reposition itself in an increasingly competitive broadband market.
The World Bank required a comprehensive assessment to identify value-creation opportunities, evaluate operational, commercial, and financial performance, and determine feasible strategic options to support sector reforms and modernization.
Project outline
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Conducted a baseline assessment of Angola Telecom’s assets, operations, policies, regulations, and concession contracts.
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Performed commercial, financial, fiscal, and technical evaluations.
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Completed legal, regulatory, and institutional assessments to understand reform constraints and opportunities.
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Analyzed Angola Telecom’s market position and potential role in the evolving telecom landscape.
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Conducted benchmarking against comparable markets and international best practices.
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Developed 3–4 restructuring and repositioning scenarios, each assessed for feasibility, investment requirements, risks, and expected outcomes.
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Delivered high-level implementation plans for each scenario, including regulatory reforms, investment pathways, and SWOT analysis.
Our impact
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Provided a clear strategic direction for restructuring Angola Telecom in line with global telecom sector standards.
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Identified actionable options to enhance financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness.
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Equipped government and World Bank stakeholders with evidence-based recommendations to support telecom sector reform.
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Supported forward-looking decision-making through detailed risk, feasibility, and investment assessments.
Duration of engagement: July 2021 – June 2022