b) parameters to govern universal service priority setting, including consideration of (i) degrees of deprivation which includes special needs of persons with disabilities; (ii) geography with particular reference to the needs in rural areas; (iii) the availability of applications for service provision; (iv) the institutional bases for providing universal service; and (v) the capacity of all levels of government to assist with the establishment of the necessary infrastructure; c) indicators for measurement of progress with universal service provision; and d) intermediate measures in the endeavour to achieve universal service which may include defining universal access as such an intermediate measure. ARTICLE 10.4 BROADCASTING 1. Member States confirm that the scope of this Protocol includes the provision of broadcasting and information technology infrastructure and recognise the need for the content or substance of that which is transmitted to be dealt with in another appropriate Protocol. 2. Member States agree, in view of the convergence of the information technology, broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, to establish appropriate institutional mechanisms for co-operation and coordination between appropriate sector coordinators. 3. Member States shall encourage the strengthening of co-operation and coordination between the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors whilst retaining the structural separation between the operating organisations. ARTICLE 10.5 NETWORK PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE 1. Member States agree to monitor the regional telecommunications infrastructural provisioning and maintenance needs and the adequacy of funding required to meet such developmental needs. 2. In order to attain the objectives contemplated in paragraph 1, Member States shall promote complementary strategies aimed at encouraging a) private sector investment in network provision and maintenance; b) complementary purchasing of equipment with a view to securing price reductions; c) prevention of technology dumping in the Region; d) development of regional maintenance policy and centres; and