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
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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.
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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
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13:00-14:00 |
Closing Remarks & Lunch |