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the importance of the Private Sector to work in close collaboration
with the Public Sector, to drive common understanding on the
flexibility, scalability, and asset potential of fiber networks. On the
IPv6 front, the SAMENA Accelerator - UBBF discussion revealed
how, increasingly, Administrations and the Private Sector in
the SA-ME-NA region are recognizing the importance of IPv6,
and are in the process of defining and implementing policies to
support IPv6/IPv6+ development, aimed at promoting large-
scale IPv6 deployment and IPv6+ technological innovation, and

Key Messages on Fiber:
• Fiber is the gold standard for robust high-quality
networks, the highway to a digital future, and its
deployment is instrumental in bringing connectivity
to all, and to catalyze major socio-economic impact
• Fiber targets and visions should be based on in-
depths study of demand and geographic conditions
• Stakeholders’ engagement and collaboration across
the ecosystem is key to implement government
plans, down to municipalities, ensuring that the right
regulations are introduced
• While 100% fiber penetration may not be achieved in
the foreseeable future, more than 50% is achievable
and should serve the needs
• Enabling policies that effectively address Rights
of Way, procedural impediments, Open Access,
Infrastructure Sharing are critical for fiber deployment

8 OCTOBER 2021