1. Committed to Connecting the World International Telecommunication Union UPDATE ON THE ACTIVITIES by EUROPE COORDINATION CEPT, COM-ITU Amsterdam, The Netherlands 26-28 May 2014 Jaroslaw Ponder / Vladimir Stankovic Europe Coordination

2. PRESENTATION SUMMARY 2 RECENT EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: Fostering Innovation and Partnerships in Human Capacity Building: Enhanced Engagement of Academia in the Work of International Telecommunication Union, 28-29 April 2014, Prague, Czech Republic International Cyber Shield Exercise 2014, 15 – 16 May 2014, Istanbul, Turkey ​ Regional Forum for CIS and Europe on Shared Use of Infrastructure as a Tool to Promote Development of Broadband Networks, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 20-22 May 2014 Twinning between Poland-Moldova on New Legislation Package Fostering the Development of the Broadband Infrastructiure ONGOING EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: Assistance to Albania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia PLANNED EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: Online self-directed course on Audio Description Regional Conference: Towards Mobile Broadband Ubiquity in Europe, 29-30 September 2014, Budva, Montenegro RECENT EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: Fostering Innovation and Partnerships in Human Capacity Building: Enhanced Engagement of Academia in the Work of International Telecommunication Union, 28-29 April 2014, Prague, Czech Republic International Cyber Shield Exercise 2014, 15 – 16 May 2014, Istanbul, Turkey ​ Regional Forum for CIS and Europe on Shared Use of Infrastructure as a Tool to Promote Development of Broadband Networks, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 20-22 May 2014 Twinning between Poland-Moldova on New Legislation Package Fostering the Development of the Broadband Infrastructiure ONGOING EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: Assistance to Albania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia PLANNED EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: Online self-directed course on Audio Description Regional Conference: Towards Mobile Broadband Ubiquity in Europe, 29-30 September 2014, Budva, Montenegro

3. 3 Fostering Innovation and Partnerships in Human Capacity Building: Enhanced Engagement of Academia in the Work of International Telecommunication Union, 28-29 April 2014, Prague, Czech Republic ITU Academy Event Organized by Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at the kind invitation of the Czech Technical University in Prague Topics discussed / Main outcomes More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/Enhanced-Engagement-of- Academia-in-the-International-Telecommunication-Union-.aspx Fostering Innovation and Partnerships in Human Capacity Building: Enhanced Engagement of Academia in the Work of International Telecommunication Union, 28-29 April 2014, Prague, Czech Republic ITU Academy Event Organized by Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at the kind invitation of the Czech Technical University in Prague Topics discussed / Main outcomes More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/Enhanced-Engagement-of- Academia-in-the-International-Telecommunication-Union-.aspx RECENT EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

4. 4 International Cyber Shield Exercise 2014, 15 – 16 May 2014, Istanbul, Turkey Exercise related to building confidence and security in the use of ICTs (WSIS Action Line C5); linked to the ITU Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA) and Hyderabad Action Plan Programme 2 (Cybersecurity, ICT Applications and IP-based network-related issues) Organized by Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at the kind invitation of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), Republic of Turkey, together with the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications of Turkey, in collaboration with the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/International-Cyber-Shield- Exercise.aspx International Cyber Shield Exercise 2014, 15 – 16 May 2014, Istanbul, Turkey Exercise related to building confidence and security in the use of ICTs (WSIS Action Line C5); linked to the ITU Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA) and Hyderabad Action Plan Programme 2 (Cybersecurity, ICT Applications and IP-based network-related issues) Organized by Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at the kind invitation of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), Republic of Turkey, together with the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications of Turkey, in collaboration with the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/International-Cyber-Shield- Exercise.aspx RECENT EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

5. 5 Regional Forum for CIS and Europe on Shared Use of Infrastructure as a Tool to Promote Development of Broadband Networks, 20-22 May 2014Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Organized by the Telecommunication Development Bureau in cooperation with the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Moldova This Forum aimed at sharing practical experience in in the field of shared use of infrastructure to promote development of broadband networks. In particular, the Forum covered the issues, such as: · best practices in creation of enabling environment; · shared use of infrastructure by different market players; · broadband access development enabling framework; · regulatory measures enabling shared use of infrastructure; · conditions of shared use of infrastructure; · creation of universal mechanism of shared use of infrastructure More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/Regional-Forum-for-CIS- and-Europe-on-Shared-Use-of-Infrastructure.aspx Regional Forum for CIS and Europe on Shared Use of Infrastructure as a Tool to Promote Development of Broadband Networks, 20-22 May 2014Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Organized by the Telecommunication Development Bureau in cooperation with the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Moldova This Forum aimed at sharing practical experience in in the field of shared use of infrastructure to promote development of broadband networks. In particular, the Forum covered the issues, such as: · best practices in creation of enabling environment; · shared use of infrastructure by different market players; · broadband access development enabling framework; · regulatory measures enabling shared use of infrastructure; · conditions of shared use of infrastructure; · creation of universal mechanism of shared use of infrastructure More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/Regional-Forum-for-CIS- and-Europe-on-Shared-Use-of-Infrastructure.aspx RECENT EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

6. 6 ASSISTANCE TO REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA Albania has requested for direct assistance in the following fields Migration from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting systems including digital switchover; First expert mission concluded in May 2014 Spectrum management Design of a new monitoring system for the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) in Albania handed over officially in April First expert mission concluded in May 2014 ITU Capacity building workshop on information and communication technology (ICT) indicators; National workshop leading towards review of the national system of collection of ICT statistics planned for 4-5 June 2014 in Tirana Emergency communication Preparation of national survey to be followed by a the national workshop leading towards the development of proposals for emergency national plan. ASSISTANCE TO REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA Regional initiative on “E-accessibility in Central and Eastern Europe (Internet and digital television) for blind people and people with visual impairment problems”, BDT continues to accompanying the Administration in bridging the digital divide for the elderly people (with age related disabilities) in the rural areas of the country: support setting up a new centre and provision of specialized IT equipment. ASSISTANCE TO REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA Albania has requested for direct assistance in the following fields Migration from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting systems including digital switchover; First expert mission concluded in May 2014 Spectrum management Design of a new monitoring system for the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) in Albania handed over officially in April First expert mission concluded in May 2014 ITU Capacity building workshop on information and communication technology (ICT) indicators; National workshop leading towards review of the national system of collection of ICT statistics planned for 4-5 June 2014 in Tirana Emergency communication Preparation of national survey to be followed by a the national workshop leading towards the development of proposals for emergency national plan. ASSISTANCE TO REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA Regional initiative on “E-accessibility in Central and Eastern Europe (Internet and digital television) for blind people and people with visual impairment problems”, BDT continues to accompanying the Administration in bridging the digital divide for the elderly people (with age related disabilities) in the rural areas of the country: support setting up a new centre and provision of specialized IT equipment. ONGOING EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

7. 7 ASSISTANCE TO REPUBLIC OF SERBIA Resolution 126 of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Rev. Guadalajara, PP-10) on “Assistance and Support to the Republic of Serbia for Rebuilding its Destroyed Public Broadcasting System”, BDT is donating a HL223 Log-Periodic Broadband Antenna 200MHz to 1300MHz with adapter for tripod HZ-1 N-female, including individual calibration to JP ETV. ASSISTANCE TO MONTENEGRO Montenegro has requested for direct assistance in setting up IXP Joint cooperation between ITU-ISOC-Ministry aims at establishing IXP in 2014 In addition capacity building exercise for national industry players is foreseen for September 2014 ASSISTANCE ON BROADBAND: Twinning between Poland and Moldova Twinning programme between Moldova and Poland led towards elaboration of a new legislation pack on broadband Twinning consisted of expert assistance, two workshops and one concluding meeting leading towards forwarding legislative package to the Moldovan Parliament for processing. ASSISTANCE TO REPUBLIC OF SERBIA Resolution 126 of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Rev. Guadalajara, PP-10) on “Assistance and Support to the Republic of Serbia for Rebuilding its Destroyed Public Broadcasting System”, BDT is donating a HL223 Log-Periodic Broadband Antenna 200MHz to 1300MHz with adapter for tripod HZ-1 N-female, including individual calibration to JP ETV. ASSISTANCE TO MONTENEGRO Montenegro has requested for direct assistance in setting up IXP Joint cooperation between ITU-ISOC-Ministry aims at establishing IXP in 2014 In addition capacity building exercise for national industry players is foreseen for September 2014 ASSISTANCE ON BROADBAND: Twinning between Poland and Moldova Twinning programme between Moldova and Poland led towards elaboration of a new legislation pack on broadband Twinning consisted of expert assistance, two workshops and one concluding meeting leading towards forwarding legislative package to the Moldovan Parliament for processing. ONGOING EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

8. 8 ONLINE SELF-DIRECTED COURSE ON AUDIO DESCRIPTION The regional initiative on “E-accessibility in Central and Eastern Europe (Internet and digital television) for blind people and people with visual impairment problems” In follow up to the accessible TV workshop we organized for Balkan countries in Zagreb last year, we are exploring the possibility of developing online training for European broadcasters in developing and broadcasting audio described content. REGIONAL CONFERENCE: TOWARDS MOBILE BROADBAND UBIQUITY IN EUROPE, 29-30 SEPTEMBER 2014, BUDVA, MONTENEGRO The twelfth edition of the Regional Conference “Regulatory Activity in Electronic Communications Sector“, this year focusing on mobile broadband ubiquity, within the framework of the Festival of ICT Achievements – INFOFEST 2014. Conference will be organized by the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services of Montenegro (EKIP) and Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Aspects to be covered in more detail during the conference sessions would be: Policy and regulation; Technology; Current market development and necessary conditions for further development; Requests and needs of consumers and the economy; Forecasts and possible directions of development. More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/Towards-Mobile- Broadband-Ubiquity.aspx ONLINE SELF-DIRECTED COURSE ON AUDIO DESCRIPTION The regional initiative on “E-accessibility in Central and Eastern Europe (Internet and digital television) for blind people and people with visual impairment problems” In follow up to the accessible TV workshop we organized for Balkan countries in Zagreb last year, we are exploring the possibility of developing online training for European broadcasters in developing and broadcasting audio described content. REGIONAL CONFERENCE: TOWARDS MOBILE BROADBAND UBIQUITY IN EUROPE, 29-30 SEPTEMBER 2014, BUDVA, MONTENEGRO The twelfth edition of the Regional Conference “Regulatory Activity in Electronic Communications Sector“, this year focusing on mobile broadband ubiquity, within the framework of the Festival of ICT Achievements – INFOFEST 2014. Conference will be organized by the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services of Montenegro (EKIP) and Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Aspects to be covered in more detail during the conference sessions would be: Policy and regulation; Technology; Current market development and necessary conditions for further development; Requests and needs of consumers and the economy; Forecasts and possible directions of development. More information available on Europe Coordination website: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/Pages/Towards-Mobile- Broadband-Ubiquity.aspx PLANNED EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

9. 9 ITU Academy Training: NGN, Future Networks and Cloud Computing, 27 May – 26 June This course will focus on NGN, Future Networks and Cloud Computing from technology, regulation and business aspects. It will cover the NGN standardization by ITU, including fixed and mobile broadband as basis for NGN, as well as NGN architectures. Further, the course will cover NGN services, including QoS (Quality of Service) and IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for NGN deployments. Also, it will include VoIP (Voice over IP) and IPTV services over NGN, Internet of Everything (including Web of Things and Internet of Things), VPN (Virtual Private Networks) in NGN, IPv6-based NGN, migration scenarios from legacy networks to NGN, as well as business approaches and regulation for NGN. Further, the course will cover Future Networks as defined by ITU, including network virtualization, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and smart ubiquitous networks. Also, it will include Big Data issues, OTT (Over The Top) service providers (Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) vs. Telco service models, impact of M2M in the future, as well as convergence of regulation towards Future Networks. Finally, the course will incorporate Cloud Computing, including ITU's framework, cloud ecosystem, architectures and cloud service models (Infrastructure as a Service - IaaS, Platform as a Service - PaaS, Software as a Service - SaaS), cloud security, OTT cloud services, Telco cloud implementations, Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) services and applications, as well as business and regulation aspects for Cloud Computing. http://academy.itu.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1526 ITU Academy Training: NGN, Future Networks and Cloud Computing, 27 May – 26 June This course will focus on NGN, Future Networks and Cloud Computing from technology, regulation and business aspects. It will cover the NGN standardization by ITU, including fixed and mobile broadband as basis for NGN, as well as NGN architectures. Further, the course will cover NGN services, including QoS (Quality of Service) and IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for NGN deployments. Also, it will include VoIP (Voice over IP) and IPTV services over NGN, Internet of Everything (including Web of Things and Internet of Things), VPN (Virtual Private Networks) in NGN, IPv6-based NGN, migration scenarios from legacy networks to NGN, as well as business approaches and regulation for NGN. Further, the course will cover Future Networks as defined by ITU, including network virtualization, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and smart ubiquitous networks. Also, it will include Big Data issues, OTT (Over The Top) service providers (Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) vs. Telco service models, impact of M2M in the future, as well as convergence of regulation towards Future Networks. Finally, the course will incorporate Cloud Computing, including ITU's framework, cloud ecosystem, architectures and cloud service models (Infrastructure as a Service - IaaS, Platform as a Service - PaaS, Software as a Service - SaaS), cloud security, OTT cloud services, Telco cloud implementations, Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) services and applications, as well as business and regulation aspects for Cloud Computing. http://academy.itu.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1526 PLANNED EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

10. 10 Global Symposium for Regulators Capitalizing on the potential of the digital world he 14th GSR will take place in Manama, Bahrain from 3 to 5 June 2014. It will be preceded by one day of pre-events on 2nd June 2014. WSIS+10 High Level Event (10-13 June 2014; Pre-events 9 June) Global Symposium for Regulators Capitalizing on the potential of the digital world he 14th GSR will take place in Manama, Bahrain from 3 to 5 June 2014. It will be preceded by one day of pre-events on 2nd June 2014. WSIS+10 High Level Event (10-13 June 2014; Pre-events 9 June) UPCOMING EVENTS

11. OVERVIEW ON THE EUROPE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES THANK YOU CEPT, COM-ITU Amsterdam, The Netherlands 26-28 May 2014 Jaroslaw Ponder / Vladimir Stankovic Europe Coordination http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Europe/