Framework to categorise regions into advance grids, developed, developing and fostered grids. 5.4.6 Future Priorities and Cooperation Needs Looking ahead, economies identified several priorities for the next three to five years. Improving affordability for low-income households was mentioned frequently, reflecting the recognition that infrastructure expansion alone will not close the digital divide. Expanding backbone and last-mile networks in rural regions remains another central goal, alongside the creation of more effective regulatory incentives to stimulate investment. Several respondents also pointed to the need for stronger partnerships between government and industry,