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BIPT
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) is the regulator for the electronic communications and postal sectors in Belgium. Its mission is to promote a competitive and sustainable market, protecting the interests of consumers and businesses. BIPT regulates and controls postal services, telecommunications services, and radio frequencies to ensure fair competition.
BIPT also issues licences to telecom operators and monitors compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, BIPT fosters innovation and technological progress within the sector. It handles complaints from consumers and businesses, and it implements measures to improve the quality of services.
BIPT plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable and efficient communications infrastructure in Belgium.
European BCO Network
The European BCO Network brings together EU Member States’ national and regional public authorities in charge of broadband deployment. It aims to exchange knowledge and good practices with peers, experts, and European Commission representatives, building their capacity to bring reliable, high-speed broadband connectivity to all EU citizens.
The purpose of the initiative is to help ensure that all EU citizens have access to high-speed broadband, in order to allow everyone to benefit equally from the opportunities connectivity brings, for health, education, businesses, and more.
Broadband Competence Offices (BCOs) Network | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)
Brulocalis
BRULOCALIS regularly organises training courses, workshops, and conferences for (municipal) civil servants to enhance their skills and knowledge. It also offers specific training courses focusing on current challenges and innovations within local government. These activities allow BRULOCALIS to promote professional development and capacity building within the Brussels municipalities.
An important aspect of its work is to act as a bridge between local authorities and the higher government levels, such as the regional and federal authorities. This ensures that the interests of Brussels municipalities are better represented in policy decisions. It also encourages cooperation and knowledge-sharing between different municipalities, which contributes to stronger and more integrated local governance.
Moreover, Brulocalis offers practical support for the implementation of new laws and regulations, and helps municipalities with the development of strategic plans and projects. Brulocalis lends comprehensive support, thus contributing to the sustainable development of Brussels and the well‑being of its residents. The goal is to make a positive difference in the daily lives of Brussels citizens through stronger and more effective local governance.
brulocalis.brusselsl (available in Dutch and French)
AdN
The ‘Agence du Numérique’ (AdN) is a public organisation in Wallonia that fosters the region’s digital transformation. Its mission is the development of Wallonia as a leading digital region through innovation, digital inclusion, and economic growth. It supports businesses and governments in the adoption of new technologies, and promoted a powerful digital ecosystem.
AdN offers advice to businesses in order to optimise their digital strategies and helps start-ups and scale-ups to grow. It organises training courses and events to improve digital skills within the community and works on the development of better digital infrastructure for fast and reliable internet connections.
Digital inclusion is a core part of its mission, supporting projects that allow everyone to benefit from the digital world. In addition, AdN plays a crucial role in the digital government by implementing e‑government solutions that make government services more efficient and accessible.
It promotes cooperation between governments, businesses, academic institutions, and non-profit organisations to achieve a sustainable digital development of Wallonia. AdN’s efforts ensure the continued competitiveness of the region in the digital world and improve the quality of life of its residents.
adn.be (available in French)
