About the Committee

The Investments & ESG Committee brings together the work of the Council's former Investors, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees under a single structure, reflecting how closely capital, environmental performance and social responsibility are now linked in digital infrastructure.

The Committee provides a forum for investors, operators and industry experts to examine the financial and non-financial factors shaping fibre and data centre investment across Europe. Its scope spans the investment landscape and financing conditions for network rollout, the environmental footprint and sustainability credentials of fibre infrastructure, and the governance and diversity practices that support a resilient, competitive industry.

By combining these perspectives, the Committee aims to give members a clearer view of how ESG considerations influence investment decisions,  and how the sector can demonstrate its value to the investors, policymakers and stakeholders who rely on that evidence.

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FTTH in Romania: Laying the Foundations for Full-Fibre Connectivity

This session examineed the FTTH landscape in Romania, offering an in-depth look at the current state of fibre deployment, policy environment, and investment climate. Industry leaders, regulators, and local operators shared insights on infrastructure challenges, national digital priorities, and what’s next for fibre rollout in urban and rural areas.

Attendees gained a clearer understanding of:

  • Current FTTH penetration and coverage statistics in Romania
  • Ongoing public and private investment efforts
  • National broadband or gigabit strategy alignment
  • Regulatory incentives and challenges
  • Opportunities for further deployment, innovation, or collaboration

Speakers: Adrian Racasan - CEO at Netcity / Iulian Gimiga - Passive Access Network Manager at Orange Romania / Cornel Barbut - Vice President at AFOR - Association of Fiber Optic from Romania / Eric Andrei Băleanu - President at Interlan Association / Bogdan Ivascu - International Projects Director at Prime Telecom / Iosif Popa - Head of strategy at ANCOM Romania 
Moderator:  Veronica Bocarova - Head of Regulatory Training and Capacity Building at Cullen International 

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