committed to connecting the world developing successful ppps to foster investment in universal...

Committed to Connecting the World

Developing successful PPPs to

foster investment in universal broadband

networks

ITU Regional Experts Group Meeting for Europe, 14 November 2012,

Geneva

Dr Matt Yardley, Partner,

Analysys Mason

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the ITU or its Membership.


The report is aimed at helpingPPP projects achieve better outcomes

Using public funds more effectively Monitoring outcomes vs objectives Managing risks (budget, timing) Stimulating and creating demand

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We looked at 13 PPP broadband projects around the world

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Kenya

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Argentina

The Dominican Republic

Paraguay

Malaysia

Mongolia

Pakistan

Latvia

Singapore

Slovakia

Lithuania

Wide range of projects , from local access to submarine cable


Key findings: Best practices in establishing successful projects

Conduct a public consultation Consider multiple investment models and funding Be technology neutral Conduct pilot projects Provide funding in line with milestones and targets Mandate open access and monitor compliance Consider setting up parallel initiatives to stimulate

demand

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Conduct a public consultation

Potential stakeholders include: end users telecommunication operators other government agencies local authorities equipment vendors

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Examples: Dominican Republic RBC Project (industry and users) ;Saudi Arabia Universal Service Project (public consultation; levy idea tested)


Consider multiple investment models and funding

Mixed broadband projects (access/core networks, urban/rural/international connectivity) may need to consider: different investment models

Public design/build/operate (DBO) and public outsourcing (PO)

different funding sources Universal service funding and government grants

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Examples: Argentina Connected (core is public DBO; urban access is PO) ; Malaysia National Broadband Initiative (grants for urban, USF for rural)


Be technology neutral

Projects should not be limited to one technology difficult topographies lack of last-mile copper access backhaul may be challenging

Authorities should consider operators’ capabilities expertise working with technology and operating networks

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Examples: Pakistan USF Broadband Programme (DSL, HSPA and WiMAX in unserved urban and rural areas)


Conduct pilot projects

Test the ability of the project to meet its objectives Identify risks Identify key learning points

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Examples: Saudi Arabia Universal Service Project; Dominican Republic RBC;Mongolia WiFi/VSAT


Provide funding in line with milestones and targets

The timing of payments could be based on: roll-out plan (coverage, and availability of services) take-up of services

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Examples: Pakistan USF Broadband Programme (technical auditor role)


Mandate open access andmonitor compliance

Promotes competition Supports innovation Minimises market distortion State aid rules require open access (EC)

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Consider setting up parallel initiatives to stimulate demand

Provide free or subsidised laptops/netbooks Establish centres to train people Establish centres to provide access to broadband Provide general ICT training

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Examples: Argentina Connected (netbooks for 1.9m students); Dominican Republic RBC Project (website development assistance); Pakistan USF Broadband Programme (community and education broadband centres)


Thank you

Dr Matt Yardley, Partner, Analysys Mason [email protected]

+44 7766 058 242

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