[icann-see] Draft SEEDIG contribution to the IGF intersessional work - Call for comments. DL: 12 Sept.

[Peter Sterle]

Dear Sorina,

this is an excellent text for SEEDIG contribution to the IGF. If is 
possible I would suggest a just a small edit on paragraph about Slovenia.

Original text:

In Slovenia, for example, the development of infrastructure in urban 
areas is driven by commercial interests. This is not so much the case 
when it comes to rural areas, where the demand is not high, and private 
actors are not so much interested in investing. This is where 
governmental policies are needed, in order to incentivise the private 
sector to expand their networks in such areas.

Edited version:

In Slovenia, for example, the development of infrastructure in urban 
areas is driven by commercial interests. This is not so much the case 
when it comes to rural areas, where the /_demand is strong but cost of 
investment for building new telecommunication infrastructure are higher 
than in urban areas_/, and private actors are not so much interested in 
investing. This is where governmental policies are needed, in order to 
incentivise the private sector to expand their networks in such areas.

Comment:

Demand on rural areas for a new build telecommunication infrastructure 
in Slovenia is sometimes even higher as it is in towns. Consequently we 
can observe higher utilization rate of optical infrastructure on rural 
areas. Between 2008 and 2013 Slovenia was using EU structural funds for 
building telecommunication infrastructure in rural areas. Within the 
framework of EU funded projects 30.734 households got broadband 
connection to the internet. Of which 28.395 was optical and 2.339 
wireless. Regarding the use of infrastructure there are 55 % of new 
optical connections to households in active use, and only 10 % newly 
established wireless connection. While average active utilization of 
build optical connection in urban areas in Slovenia is around 40 %.

Best regards,

Peter




On 09/06/2016 09:45 PM, Sorina Teleanu wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Although we have not received any input in response to the call below, 
> we have given it a try ourselves and prepared a draft SEEDIG 
> contribution to the IGF inter-sessional programme on Policy Options 
> for Connecting and Enabling the Next Billion. This draft contribution 
> is a reflection of the discussions held during the digital divide 
> session <http://www.seedig.net/seedig-2016-session-2/> at SEEDIG 2016.
>
> Before submitting it to the IGF Secretariat, *we would like to share 
> this draft with you and kindly ask for your feedback. *You can make 
> comments and edits on the text directly (please use track changes), or 
> send us your suggestions by email, via this list.
>
> Please note that the draft contribution is merely an extensive summary 
> of the afore-mentioned session. It does not claim to provide a 
> comprehensive overview of the situation in SEE and the neighbouring 
> area when it comes to access and digital divide. However, should you 
> wish to add new points to what is now included in the draft, you are 
> welcome to do so.
>
> The deadline for comments is next*Monday, 12 September. *
>
> Thank you and we hope to hear from you.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Sorina
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Sorina Teleanu* <sorinat at diplomacy.edu 
> <mailto:sorinat at diplomacy.edu>>
> Date: 5 August 2016 at 16:05
> Subject: SEEDIG's contribution to the IGF intersessional work - Call 
> for input. DL: 31 August
> To: icann-see at rnids.rs <mailto:icann-see at rnids.rs>
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> As you might know, the Internet Governance Forum 
> <http://www.intgovforum.org> has launched a call for public input 
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/policy-options-for-connection-the-next-billion/cenb-ii#about> 
> on Phase II of the inter-sessional project 'Policy Option for 
> Connecting and Enabling the Next Billion'. 
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/policy-options-for-connection-the-next-billion/cenb-ii#about> 
> All IGF stakeholders, including national and regional IGF initiatives, 
> are invited to contribute their views and experiences, especially by 
> emphasising local and regional specificities, challenges and success 
> stories in terms of policies aimed at connecting more individuals and 
> enabling them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the 
> Internet.
>
> We believe it would be important and worthwhile for SEEDIG, as a 
> sub-regional initiative, to  contribute to the IGF intersessional 
> work. In order to do so, we are proposing *an online process that 
> would allow us to collect contributions from the Internet community in 
> South Eastern Europe and the neighbouring area, compile them, and 
> submit them to the IGF Secretariat as SEEDIG's contribution. *
>
> For this, *we kindly invite you to review the IGF call, and send us 
> your input.* This input may take various forms, *from a simple 
> reflection of your views on the proposed theme ('Policy Option for 
> Connecting and Enabling the Next Billion'), to concise answers to one 
> or more of the specific questions outlined in the call 
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/policy-options-for-connection-the-next-billion/cenb-ii#contribute>.* 
>
>
> Please send your input *via this mailing list by 31 August.* We will 
> then compile all contributions in one single document, and send it to 
> you for review, before submitting it to the IGF Secretariat. (Please 
> note that the 31 July deadline mentioned in the IGF call does not 
> apply to IGF initiatives, hence our proposed timeline.)
>
> As we have mentioned many times before, we think that SEEDIG is now 
> ready to engage in more activities besides its annual meetings. And an 
> active participation in the IGF intersessional work could be one 
> significant step in this regard. However, this will only be possible 
> with your contribution, which we look forward to receiving over the 
> next few weeks.
>
> We thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from you. And 
> we also encourage you to further distribute this call within your 
> communities.
>
> If you have any questions or concerns regarding this initiative, 
> please do not hesitate to contact us.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Sorina
> (on behalf of SEEDIG executive committee)
>
>
>

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