The document discusses whether World Bank policy prescriptions are conducive to development in the communications sector. It outlines the World Bank's strategic requirements for development, which include empowering citizen participation, knowledge sharing, public dialogue, communication trends analysis, and contextualized approaches. However, the document argues that World Bank projects indirectly contribute to communications through infrastructure projects rather than directly addressing development. It also notes that World Bank policies represent a top-down approach and do not deal with important development themes like cultural diversity and political dynamics. Overall, the document concludes that World Bank prescriptions are not fully conducive to development in the communications sector according to UNESCO standards.