SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June A viewpoint from a private sector initiative: South Eastern Europe Telecommunication and Information Research Institute – I.N.A. Pantelis Angelidis

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Agenda Orientation of INA Activities of INA Case Study Example

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June INA aspires to represent the reference point in Telecommunications of the broader region of S.E. Europe which will research, study and analyze using, appropriate scientiic methodologies, telecommunication market trends in the region, supporting State and Private ventures. Vision and Mission

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Federation of Industries of Northern Greece holds the presidency and 5% of I.N.A. The stakeholders of INA are nine of the biggest Greek origin companies that are active in Telecommunications and Informatics: I.N.A. foresees a broader shareholders base Negotiations with additional actors from other Southeastern Europe countries are already in progress A private Sector Initiative OTE AEINTRASOFT AEINFO QUEST AEBE HELLASCOM AESIEMENS AEALTEC Β.ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ INTRACOM AEPANAFON AEFORTHNET AE

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Research and Analysis on the elements of the Telecommunication market in Southeastern Europe Overview of the current Telecommunications Infrastructure in Southeastern Europe Examination of the current demand on Telecommunication and Informatic services as well as estimation of future trends Studies on behalf of local and interegional actors Core Activities

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Identification of the investment opportunities on telecom services, products and equipement including software Organization of workshops, congresses, scientific events and conferences on Telecommunication issues Training of personnel and employees active on Telecommunications and Informatics in Southeastern Europe Guidance and information on funding oppurtunities from the EU and other international bodies for the development of Telecommunications in Southeastern Europe Assistance in allocating and managing financing for Telecommunication Projects Core Activities

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Studies Research work On-line information system Participation in EU programmes Conferences and related activities Humman and Electronic Network Training Products and Services

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June State bodies and organizations in Hellas and abroad:  Ministries  Governmental Agencies  Public Services Private Sector  Companies  Institutions  Individuals or entities active in the telecom industry INA ‘s Shareholders International Organizations Research Institutes Universities Client Segmentation

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Ι.Ν.Α. Projects 26% 23% 17% 12% 18% 4% StudiesEU packagesEU projects SponsorshipsTrainingIntl organizations (EBRD, EIB, IMF, DG, WB, ITU)

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Realization of a humman and electronic network, within Southeastern Europe, supporting: Case Study Example 1/2 harmonization procedures guidance exchange of experiences best - practice implementation training standardization assistance consultation

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June S.E.E. Telecommunications Observatory A NFP facility supporting : Case Study Example 2/2 discussion fora e-business activities support on-line consultation e-learning dynamic e-content e-alerting electronic information

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Telecom Liberalization in the Balkans Legislation in all countries should be a part of the broader EU Legislature that addresses the main issues of Liberalization: Interconnection Numbering Local Loop Unbundling Right of Way Collocation Licensing

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Legislation quidelines  Framework Directive (Art. 95) Access & Interconnection Directive Authorisation Directive Universal Service and Usres’ Rights Directive Data Protection Directive  Liberalisation Directive (Art. 86)  Spectrum Decision (Art. 95)

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June Candidate countries have to demonstrate their readiness to join the EU Framework Authorisations Access & Interconnection Unbundled local loop Universal Service Data protection Flexibility Legal Certainty Technological Neutrality Minimum Required Regulation Harmonisation Simple market entry Clear obligations or dominant palyers More competition Cheaper & faster Internet access Consumer rights Privacy protection

SouthEastern Europe Research Telecommunications & Informatics Institute Information Society perspectives in South - Eastern Europe June I.N.A. Contact Details F.I.N.G. Morihovou Sq. 1 GR Thessaloniki GREECE Tel: Fax: address: contact person: Christina Arvanitou