16 Communications No. 34 (a) be vested with the legal ownership of spectrum on behalf of the Republic of Malawi; (b) grant licences for the provision of communications services; (c) protect the interests of consumers, purchasers and other users of communications services; (d) promote access to information and the development of human resources in the communications sector; (e) promote efficiency and competition among entities engaged in the provision of communications services or in the supply of communication equipment; (f) encourage the introduction of new technology and communications services in accordance with recognized international standards and applicable international law; (g) promote research and development in communications services; (h) foster the development of communication service technologies in accordance with recognized international standards and applicable international law; (i) advise the government on policy issues relating to the communications sector; (j) monitor the activities of licensees to ensure compliance with the Act and the terms and conditions of their licences; (k) establish a type approval regime for terminal equipment or any other electronic equipment; (l) collect and publish information with respect to communications services; (m) develop and publish technical standards for regulated communications goods and services; (n) receive and investigate complaints relating to communications services and to take the necessary action; (o) carry out projects to promote the development of the communications sector; (p) provide technical support and represent the government at international communications fora; (q) ensure compliance with national and international communications standards and obligations laid down by international communication agreements and treaties to which Malawi is a party and to issue certificates of compliance in relation thereto; (r) ensure the safety and quality of service for communications services;