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Fourth South East European (SEE) Roundtable for Governments and Regulators

24 February 2025

The RIPE NCC organises this Roundtable for the SEE region to foster coordination between the public sector, regional regulatory bodies and the RIPE NCC.

We will explore the current state of some global UN processes and relevant aspects facing regulatory agencies but also explore challenges and opportunities to strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration in light of the WSIS+20 review process.

The roundtable will have participants from governments, public sector UN agencies as well as representatives of the RIPE community. Discussions will be held under the Chatham House rule.

Location: Belgrade Hotel (tbd)

Format: in-person invitation only and online invitation only (Hybrid)

Draft Agenda

This was the draft agenda and subject to change. Times are listed in CET.

9:30-10:00

Registration and coffee with light breakfast

10:00-10:15

Introduction

  • Welcome by Desiree Miloshevic, RIPE Cooperation Working Group Chair
  • Opening Remarks by Hisham Ibrahim, Chief Community Officer, RIPE NCC

10:15-10:30

Review of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTSA),

Resolution 64 relevant to Regional Internet Registries, RIPE NCC

10:30-10:45

Implementing the Global Digital Compact – what are the next steps?

Discussing the UN GDC implementation pathways.

10:45-11:10

WSIS+20 Review and Preparatory Process & Open Consultation Process

In accordance with ITU Council Resolution 1332, members and other stakeholders are invited by the Chair of the CWG WSIS&SDG to contribute their views on the work of the ITU in the WSIS+20 review, including ideas related to the review of the WSIS Action Lines. In the coming year, the ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD will be hosting monthly consultative meetings, as part of an “open consultation process” to gather inputs from stakeholders to shape the agenda and format of the High Level Event. Stakeholders are also invited to submit written submissions, with a deadline for submissions of 14 March 2025.

  • WSIS+20 High-Level track
  • 20-year of WSIS Action Lines implementation
  • WSIS+20 Forum track
  • WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025

11:15-11:30

Coffee break

Refreshments and networking

11:30-12:00

Preparation of the 2026 World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum

12:00-12:15

Internet Coordination Policy: reviewing the Criteria under ICP2

The ICP-2 process is moving forward with the revision of the insitutional document

determining how the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) operate with the aim of

improving the governance of the global RIR system.

12:15-12:45

Open Roundtable discussion

Interactive session to gather insights and feedback from participants

Objective: Identify key next steps and action points for RIPE NCC and stakeholders

Next steps

  • 5th SEE Roundtable Agenda, Sofia, April 7, 2024

13:00-14:00

Closing Remarks & Lunch