Project designed to develop Serbia’s national broadband implementation strategy, including network design, PPP models, demand analysis, and regulatory reforms to support nationwide digital expansion.
The challenge
The Republic of Serbia needed a national broadband implementation program aligned with EU and UN development goals.
The challenge was to design the technical, financial, and governance frameworks required for large-scale broadband deployment, while enabling evidence-based investment decisions and coordinated implementation.
Project outline
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Designed national broadband core and access network architecture.
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Developed PPP governance and financing models to support sustainable rollout.
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Conducted demand analysis and settlement segmentation to identify priority areas.
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Recommended policy and regulatory reforms to strengthen the enabling environment.
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Built financial models to inform investment cases and funding decisions.
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Engaged stakeholders through consultations and workshops to validate technical and strategic choices.
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Prepared implementation documentation to guide national rollout.
Our impact
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Delivered a comprehensive national broadband plan aligned with Serbia’s digital development goals.
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Strengthened Serbia’s policy, technical, and financial readiness for large-scale broadband deployment.
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Provided government and stakeholders with clear investment pathways supported by robust financial modelling.
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Enabled evidence-based decision-making to support implementation and long-term digital infrastructure growth.
Duration of engagement: November 2016 – January 2018