Developing Successful Public-Private Partnerships to Foster Investment in Universal Broadband Networks / International Telecommunication Union.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Telecommunication Union, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Broadband communication systems.

Broadband communication systems--Security measures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : International Telecommunication Union, 2013.

Contents:

Developing successful public-private partnerships to foster investment in universal broadband networks

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword

1 Introduction

1.1 Aims of this report

1.2 Overview of the broadband projects considered

1.3 Structure of the report

2 The benefits of investing in broadband

2.1 Supporting economic development

2.2 Minimizing the digital divide

2.3 Improving social cohesion

3 Network infrastructure options

3.1 Factors affecting the choice of infrastructure

3.1.1 Scope of the network

3.1.2 Performance of the network

3.1.3 Ability of the network to support competition

3.2 Access networks

3.2.1 Fibre to the home (FTTH)

3.2.2 Fibre to the cabinet (FTTC)

3.2.3 ADSL

3.2.4 Wireless and satellite

3.3 Backhaul/core networks

3.4 International fibre networks

3.5 Other infrastructure considerations

3.5.1 Employing experts in the selection process

3.5.2 Avoiding technologies that are nearing obsolescence

3.5.3 Using an appropriate technology mix

3.5.4 Minimizing barriers to adoption

3.5.5 Liaising with operators and industry stakeholders

4 Investment models

4.1 Bottom-up

4.2 Private DBO

4.3 Public outsourcing

4.4 Joint venture (partnering)

4.5 Public DBO

5 Sources of public funding for broadband projects

5.1 Universal service funding

5.2 Government grants

5.3 External funds

6 Monitoring and managing broadband projects

6.1 Which organization undertakes the monitoring

6.2 Monitoring project commercials

6.2.1 Milestone and deployment controls

6.2.2 Pricing and claw-back mechanisms

6.3 Monitoring non-commercials

6.3.1 Ensuring that open-access principles are maintained

6.3.2 Monitoring of operational metrics

6.4 Governance mechanisms

6.4.1 Full ownership and control by a public body

6.4.2 Special-purpose vehicles

6.4.3 Mixed ownership

7 Creating demand for broadband services

7.1 Understanding demand

7.2 Ensuring demand targets are achieved

7.2.1 Registering demand

7.2.2 Stimulating demand

7.2.3 Catalyzing demand

8 Reducing costs and managing risks

8.1 Measures to minimize costs

8.1.1 Reuse passive infrastructure

8.1.2 Build shallow trenches for ducts

8.1.3 Use aerial fibre

8.1.4 Synchronize utility projects

8.1.5 Use a single commercial entity to manage the project

8.2 Measures to manage risks

8.2.1 Conduct pilots

8.2.2 Manage planning rules or rights of way

9 Expanding PPP to broadband services and applications

9.1 The EU's FI-PPP programme

9.2 Application and service development

9.2.1 e-Government

9.2.2 e-Health

9.2.3 e-Learning

9.3 R&D

9.3.1 Company- and project-specific incubator projects

9.3.2 Investment in platforms

10 Summary of best practices in establishing successful projects

10.1 Conduct a public consultation

10.2 Consider implementing multiple investment models and funding sources

10.3 Be technology neutral

10.4 Conduct pilot projects

10.5 Provide funding in line with agreed milestones and targets

10.6 Mandate open access to the network, and monitor compliance

10.7 Consider setting up parallel initiatives to stimulate demand

References

Glossary and abbreviations

Annex 1: Overview of example projects by region

Annex 2: Details of example projects.

Notes:

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