The last two TA projects: support the elaboration of a unified methodology and provide capacity building to key institutions in the legal approximation processes. Results The mandatory results are the following: Component 1: Enhancing regulatory framework of the GNCC in order to come in line with the EU regulatory framework and make it compatible with the EU telecom industry developments; Result 1.1: In-depth review of Georgian Telecommunication Regulatory Framework with the view of bringing it in line with the EU Regulatory Framework conducted; Indicators of achievement: Gap analysis of current Georgian legislative regulatory framework, including remaining obstacles to effective implementation of the requirements defined under AA performed Relevant report with proposals for possible improvements/amendments and recommendations elaborated Result 1.2 Georgian regulatory framework upgraded according to an inclusive and evidence-based approach and in line with the EU principles; Indicators of achievement: Amendments to the regulatory framework prepared in an inclusive process and approved by the BA Consultation document for direct and indirect stakeholders prepared and communicated At least 2 workshops (1 informative, 1 consultative) for the stakeholders on proposed changes conducted and report on stakeholder consultation prepared Training programme on modified function together with the implementation plan developed Training/seminar for the GNCC relevant staff on introduced changes conducted Result 1.3 Roadmap for the implementation of the new regulatory framework developed and capacity of GNCC on application of the roadmap enhanced; Indicators of achievement: Roadmap to provide guidance for the successful implementation of the relevant regulations developed and approved by the BA Training materials to train GNCC staff and other relevant stakeholders on new regulatory framework and roadmap elaborated, printed and disseminated Training course organised and conducted (at least 50 participants) Result 1.4 Necessity of Universal Service provision assessed and regulatory framework, including mechanisms for costing and financing developed according to an inclusive and evidence-based approach; Indicators of achievement: The need of the Universal Service provision in Georgia assessed and relevant recommendations for the regulatory framework prepared and presented Relevant regulatory framework drafted and approved by all stakeholders
ANNEX 1: Logical Framework Supporting the GNCC in developing of its electronic communications regulatory framework and operational capacities in line with EU Regulatory framework Program name and number: Technical Cooperation Facility, ENI/2015/037-862 Georgian National communications Commission Contracting period expires: 3 years following the date of conclusion of the Financing Agreement Disbursement period expires: 3 years following the end date for contracting Total budget: 1,300,000 ENI financing (100%) 1,300,000 Overall objective Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification The overall objective of the Twinning is to support Georgia in development of telecom regulatory framework in line with EU regulatory framework and to ensure the provision of competitive environment for all market players, in the Georgian electronic communications sector Baseline report on the Georgian Telecom Market; Rank of Georgia in: ICT development index (ITU) Information Society Report (ITU) Information Society Index (IDC) Government action plan; Report of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development; GNCC annual report and strategy ITU reports and indexes Project purposes Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Assumptions Conduct in-depth review of Georgian Telecommunication Regulatory frameworks, redefine relevant markets in the electronic communications sector that are susceptible to ex ante regulation, define broadband regulatory Number of legal acts identified for further major/minor amendments; GNCC official website; Government commitment on adoption of EU acquis continues;
net cost calculation methodology, study visit report drafted Component 2: GNCC contribution to encourage fixed and wireless broadband development enhanced by defining guidelines for: infrastructure barrier removal, infrastructure sharing, net neutrality and access regulation in regards to DAE (Digital Agenda for Europe), taking into account the need of Universal Service Provision ; Results 2.1 Analysis of the broadband service development framework conducted in an inclusive process and capacities of the GNCC to implement new approaches upgraded Result 2.2 Comprehensive regulatory guidelines to encourage fixed and wireless broadband development elaborated Needs assessment of the GNCC regarding the infrastructural development for the broadband services carried out and report with recommendations, including EU MS approaches and models, drafted; Study visit of the GNCC relevant staff (10 BC experts for 5 working days), in MS, to gain first-hand knowledge and experience related to broadband infrastructure and its sharing in line with the EU best practice and to study and evaluate different MS approaches implemented for broadband development, especially in the rural areas performed and study visit report prepared; At least 3 workshops (informative and consultative) on encouraging broadband development in Georgia for the GNCC staff and other relevant stakeholders (50 persons) conducted and reports on the results of consultations prepared. The workshops should cover the issues covered by the prepared guidelines and related to: IP-based interconnection, access to and sharing of infrastructure, network security, Net-neutrality, effective spectrum management for mobile broadband, etc. Comprehensive regulatory guidelines on fixed broadband infrastructure GNCC website; GNCC official press release; Project reports; Ministry reports; Ministry official website; Minutes and feedback from public consultations; Operator reports/feedback; Partner NRA feedback; Project documentation (list of participants, training materials, recommendations, guidelines etc.) GNCC commitment to harmonise Georgian telecom legal and regulatory frameworks with EU framework; Availability of relevant staff and other resources and their commitment to the project; Timely feedback from the commissioners; Assistance in cooperation with government authorities and telecom operators as well as other external stakeholders of the project; Availability of all the necessary legislation and other documents; some of them in English; Working Days 200(estimated)