IGF 2024 Open Forum #2 Resilience of the Lebanese Telecom Sector

    Roundtable
    Duration (minutes): 60
    Format description: This format will enable participate to interact efficiently with speakers and brainstorm together to define some solutions to the critical situation of the Lebanese Telecom sector. this format and duration can facilitate discussion and interaction among Onsite and Online Moderators/Speakers/ participants, ensuring active engagement and exchange of ideas.

    Description

    During this session, speakers will present the challenges faced by the Lebanese Telecom sector affecting the connectivity to internet. Together, participants will propose some potential measures to overcome the challenges and ensure sustainability and growth. this session will tackle the reform of the sector, the regulatory framework, services and collaboration and partnership to create a way forward towards development and resilience in the digital space.

    The onsite moderator and speakers will present in 20 minutes some of the challenges faced by the Telecom Sector in Lebanon. the floor will be open for interaction with online and onsite participants to discuss potential solutions in 30 minutes. Then the moderator and speakers will summarize a list of actions and way forward.

    Organizers

    OGERO
    Ms. Zeina Bou Harb, Head of International Cooperation- OGERO, Gov., Lebanon

    Speakers

    Mr Imad Kreidieh, Chairman - Director General OGERO, Gov., Lebanon  Dr Chafic Chaya, Regional Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs RIPE, TC, MENA Ms. Zeina Bou Harb, Head of International Cooperation OGERO, Gov., Lebanon

    Onsite Moderator

    Mr. Rudy Shoushani, DX Talks, CS, Lebanon

    Online Moderator

    Ms. Zeina Bou Harb, Head of International Cooperation OGERO, Gov., Lebanon

    Rapporteur

    Ms. Zeina Bou Harb, Head of International Cooperation OGERO, Gov., Lebanon

    SDGs

    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Partnerships for the Goals

    Targets: 8.2 8.3 8.10 9.1 9.5 9.a 9.b 9.c 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.a 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8