Kiri

 

I have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the Fifth International Telecommunication Union (ITU)- European Mediterranean Regulators Group (EMERG)- Eastern Partnership Electronic Comm. Regulators Network (EaPeReg) Joint Workshop on “Strengthening Broadband Infrastructure and Services across the Europe Region and beyond” which will be held on 9 October 2024 in Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid). The workshop will be co-organized by the ITU Office for Europe, EMERG, and EaPeReg. 

 

This workshop is part of a series of workshops aimed at advancing broadband mapping, showcasing case studies, sharing best practices, and exploring new features of mapping tools, including an investment opportunities layer. This collaborative effort between ITU, EMERG, and EaPeReg seeks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of broadband services across the regions. The event follows the joint declaration signed by these entities during the Global Symposium for Regulators 2023 (GSR23). 

 

The workshop aligns with ITU's goal of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 through advancing digital transformation at national, regional, and global levels. It recognizes the pivotal role of telecommunications regulators in the Mediterranean area, represented by EMERG, and the regulatory authorities from the Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine) under EaPeReg. 

 

The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for dialogue between stakeholders on strategies and policies directed towards broadband infrastructure and services mapping. It will cover in particular the following aspects: 

 

Representatives of European Regulatory Agencies, Ministries, Operators of Electronic Communications, Academia, as well as representatives and experts of international organizations and institutions in charge of the regulation and development policy of electronic communications are invited to take part in this workshop. Remote participation is also available, and a link for the virtual meeting can be found on the event web page. 

 

Please note that the meeting will be paperless. Documents related to the event including Agenda, Registration Form, and Practical Information for Participants will be posted at ITU-EMERG-EaPeReg Joint Workshop on Strengthening Broadband Infrastructure and Services. 

 

Mr. Elind Sulmina, Associate Project Officer at the ITU Office for Europe ([email protected]) and Ms. Inga Popovici, Eastern Partnership Regulators for Electronic Communications (EaPeReg) IRB EWG Chair ([email protected]) are at your disposal for any further information you might need. 

 

I look forward to welcoming you in Nicosia. 

 

Yours faithfully, 

 

Jaroslaw Ponder 

Head of the ITU Office for Europe