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| == GSR - 2020 == | == GSR - 2020 == |
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| Somehow disappointedly given the attention all other ITU processes had give to Community Networks during 2020, and even GSR itself during 2019, GSR-2020 didn't quite discuss it during it's virtual session ((https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/GSR/2020/Pages/default.aspx)). | Somehow disappointingly given the attention all other ITU processes had give to Community Networks during 2020, and even GSR itself during 2019, GSR-2020 didn't quite discuss it during it's virtual session ((https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/GSR/2020/Pages/default.aspx)). |
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| * APC made a contribution to it's public consultation prior to the event to try to include Local Operators as part of the discussion ((https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/GSR/2020/Documents/APC-Local-Operators_contribution-GSR20.pdf)). | * APC made a contribution to it's public consultation prior to the event to try to include Local Operators as part of the discussion ((https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/GSR/2020/Documents/APC-Local-Operators_contribution-GSR20.pdf)). |
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| | == GSR - 2021 == |
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| | Somehow surprisingly, but consistent with the change of trend within the ITU about favorable language for community networks, the GSR 2021 Best Practice Guidelines ((https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/GSR/2021/Documents/GSR-21_Best-Practice-Guidelines_FINAL_E_V2.pdf)) do include references to community networks in two places: |
| | * When describing "Regulatory tools are at hand to bridge the funding and financing gap in digital markets" it includes: "Promote local innovation ecosystems and provide incentives for the participation of small and community operators in deploying low-cost rural networks, including specific licensing measures, access to key infrastructure and funding, and social coverage promotion programs." |
| | * When describing how "Spectrum innovation is key for the digital future" it includes "Adopt a multifaceted approach to freeing up additional spectrum in the |
| | low, mid, and high bands for a variety of business plans to successfully meet the need for additional network capacity while facing finite spectrum resources, including releasing spectrum for the establishment of community networks on a technology-neutral basis." |
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| === Other ITU-D repots and studies === | === Other ITU-D repots and studies === |