1. WORKING GROUP 2 Connectivity, Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion CHAIR: PETER ULANGA

2. Connectivity Infrastructure Digital Inclusion 2 Focus Areas

3. Review existing communications infrastructure facilities Identify feasible infrastructure sharing models Identify essential facilities in the communications network for the EAC region Review universal service policies in the region 3 Terms of Reference (highlights)

4. Meetings – 2 in Kigali and 1 in Dar es Salaam – One online meeting planned Questionnaires for data collection Data Analysis Study visit to the Submarine landing stations and Network Operating Centre of Tanzania Backbone infrastructure 4 Activities of the Work Group

5. Model Guidelines and Regulations for Infrastructure sharing models (in progress) Crossborder connection capacities and status of sharing (completed) Review of the Universal Service Access Policies (completed) Strategies and guidelines for achievement of e-Inclusion in the region (in progress) 5 List of Deliverables

6. Innovative and Appropriate technology for the development of the Sector in the Region Recommendation on the harmonisation of cross-border connectivity between regional operators Recommendation on back up facilities for crossborder traffic 6 Future Activities

7. Our Dream is: - Infrastructure Growth -Better connectivity Options -Better Service Delivery -Universal Access 7 Concluding Remarks