A national programme designed to support Serbia’s broadband expansion in line with UN Millennium Development Goals and EU broadband targets. The project required technical, financial, and governance frameworks to guide large scale deployment and stimulate investment.
The challenge
Serbia needed to significantly expand its broadband infrastructure nationwide to meet international development goals and prepare for EU accession. Achieving this required clear network design, viable PPP financing structures, demand assessments, and a supportive regulatory environment to attract private investment.
Project outline
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Designed national broadband core and access network architecture.
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Developed Public-Private Partnership governance and financing models suited for large scale broadband rollout.
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Conducted detailed demand analysis to identify market needs and investment opportunities.
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Recommended policy, regulatory, legal, and institutional reforms to stimulate broadband investment.
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Supported implementation activities aligned with Serbia’s national digital strategy and international development targets.
Our impact
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Delivered a comprehensive National Broadband Plan integrating technical, commercial, financial, and regulatory components.
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Provided a clear roadmap for broadband development that strengthened Serbia’s readiness for EU alignment.
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Enabled government decision makers to prioritise investments, improve market readiness, and accelerate broadband deployment.
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Created a conducive environment for private sector participation through structured PPP frameworks and regulatory recommendations.
Duration of engagement: November 2016 – January 2018