The concept of safety networks was brought to my attention in Winnipeg by Ms. Bernice Cyr, Executive Director of the Native Women's Transition Centre.

Regional investment aid to broadband networks may be considered compatible with the internal market if, in addition to the general conditions laid down in these guidelines, it complies also with the following specific conditions: (i) aid is granted only to areas where there is no network of the same category (either basic broadband or NGA) and where none is likely to be developed in the near future; (ii) the subsidised network operator offers active and passive wholesale access under fair and non-discriminatory conditions with the possibility of effective and full unbundling; (iii) aid should be allocated on the basis of a competitive ...[+++]selection process in accordance with paragraph 78(c) and (d) of the Broadband guidelines (15).

(k) "culture of network and information security" has the same meaning as that set out in the OECD Guidelines for the security of Information Systems and Networks of 25 July 2002 and the Council Resolution of 18 February 2003 on a European approach towards a culture of network and information security(17).

- the implementation of the trans-European networks programme, in line with the commitments made by the Heads of States or Government and the sectoral guidelines adopted by the Council and the European Parliament. A revision of the guidelines for the transport networks is expected to further advance the achievement of the objectives in that area;

The first proposal for guidelines thus puts forward the following priorities for action up to the year 2000: for electricity networks: - the connection of isolated networks, usually located in less-developed regions of the Community; - interconnections between Member States and also internal connections where required; - interconnections with non-Community European and Mediterranean countries; for natural gas networks: - introduction of natural gas to new regions; - connection of hitherto isolated networks to the main trans-European networks; - increase in pipeline delivery capacity and in reception (LNG - liquid natural gas) and st ...[+++]orage capacities.

Finally, we need to strengthen international cooperation and interpretation of the Hague Convention between signatory states to coordinate effective communication networks, establish systems to resolve disputes and mediate nationalistic agendas, establish international reporting systems to create accountability, establish consistency and interpretation within guidelines and, finally, create networks to bridge communication between non-signatory and signatory states.