This strategic objective is aimed at enhancing ICP-ANACOM's participation in the various European fora and at strengthening internal coordination within ICP-ANACOM in light of the increased responsibilities that were introduced with the new regulatory framework for electronic communications, particularly with the creation of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). This body is taking on a role that is increasingly important in the harmonization of regulatory practices at EU level and that is, in many cases, decisive for the regulatory practices that should be followed internally.
By enhancing the effectiveness of its resources and methods, ICP-ANACOM can contribute better to the development of the internal market; this is seen as being the result of a common vision of the 27 national regulatory authorities (NRA) that make up Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), and not a result of models which, alien to national regulation, may conflict with ICP-ANACOM's other objectives, such as promoting competition and protecting the rights of citizens.
At the same time, BEREC has established itself as a centre of excellence in the regulation of the sector, receiving an active contribution from ICP-ANACOM and providing benefits in terms of increasing the quality of internally produced regulation.
For the first time, this Authority was able to participate in all working groups of experts, and presided over one of these groups, providing drafters for the preparation of various documents.
In terms of internal coordination, a set of rules has been developed for information sharing and training and for supporting positions and participation in meetings, which is supported horizontally by coordination between the different units of ICP-ANACOM, and vertically, ensuring that positions are coherent and effectively defended, from workgroups to the meetings of BEREC's Board.
In addition to achieving the regulatory objective of developing the internal market to which ICP-ANACOM is committed, this participation is essential in several aspects, particularly: (i) to uphold national regulatory interests and options; (ii) to gain recognition of ICP-ANACOM's quality of work and its regulatory practices; (iii) to acquire and consolidate technical knowledge in various areas; (iv) to defend the principles of healthy competition and uphold consumer interests.
