ITU Telecom World 2009 In Review REG 2: SETTING A NEW AGENDA Nearly all countries now have a regulatory authority to look after markets which are competitive to differing degrees. A wide array of tools has been developed, including market analyses and impact assessments, plus instruments such as number portability and mandated sharing of infrastructure. Are such tools ap-propriate in the next stage of market development? Key questions: –– Is the future more of the same or is there a Regulation 2.0? –– How do we measure competition and can there ever be too much? –– What is the most important tool for future regulation? –– Is there an end-game, a way to withdraw from regulation? Summary of moderator’s statement What we’re facing right now is a very interesting time. We’re seeing increasing concentration in businesses. We’re seeing the role of government increasing rather than taking a step further back, partly as a result of the demands for broadband and what the citizenry requires, partly in response to the current economic environment. We’re seeing technological changes which are making communications ca-pable of being delivered faster, quicker, more, et cetera. And we’re seeing fun-damental business models being either undermined or embellished and with this perfect storm we’re going to ask ourselves very fundamental questions of: Where are we likely to go to, given where we are at? Summary of debate Traditionally, in terms of economic development, three essential infrastructures are mentioned: water, transportation, and energy. There is a fourth essential infrastructure now: that is connectivity (that allows a range of services). As it is as essential as the other three, there is a need to think about what is the right structure for investment and attracting investment in this new infrastructure. 105 Forum Summary Report