Inclusive Connectivity: The Future of Regulation
The 19th Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) organized by ITU, in collaboration with the Government of Vanuatu took place from 9-12 July 2019 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, under the theme: Inclusive Connectivity: The Future of Regulation.
Since its inception in 2000, GSR has earned a reputation as the global annual venue for ICT regulators to share their views on the most pressing regulatory matters. The meeting also fosters a dynamic high-level dialogue among ICT regulators and key stakeholders from around the world, to share experiences, knowledge and collaborate on major issues facing the ICT sector.
GSR-19 discussions identified means to bring affordable, safe, secure and trusted connectivity and online access and use to people everywhere. The sessions addressed digital strategies and policies; infrastructure regulation; innovative investment and financing mechanisms, trust and confidence in a data driven economy; the need for spectrum; preparing for 5G and the changing consumer role.
Broadband Commission Special Session
For the first time, the Broadband Commission organized a special session, the Leadership Debate: Getting the Next 3.7 Billion Online, on 10 July 2019 to examine the role of collaboration in getting the offline population online, including the need for inclusive people-centered approaches and innovative investment models for affordable and secured connectivity.
- The Broadband Commission special session/ Leadership debate set the scene and examined:
- The role of collaboration in getting the offline population online, the need for inclusive people centered approaches, innovative investment models for affordable and secured connectivity, access and use
- Partnerships and public-private cooperation mechanisms to meet the SDG Goals using ICTs
Speakers:
- Mr Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary-General
- Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin, BDT Director
- Mr Bocar Ba, CEO of Samena Telecommunications Council
- Mr Marcin Cichy, President of UKE
- Ms Nerida O’Loughlin, Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority
