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InternationalTelecommunicationUnion
Development SectorAn Overview
Yury Grin, PhDDeputy to the BDT Director
International Telecommunication Union
www.itu.int/itu-d/
Presentation
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ITU in brief Leading United Nations Agency for ICTs.
191 Member States, 580 Sector Members
Three sectors: Radiocommunication Radiocommunication Standardization Standardization DevelopmentDevelopment
ITU TELECOM Events
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ITU’s Global Presence
5 regional offices, 8 area officesEurope coordination at HQ in Geneva, Switzerland
Europe: Special focus on the Central and Eastern Europe
Europe: 42 countries CEE: 19 countries including
10 EU members*
Population (total)= 125.96M Density= 81.68 per m2 GDP per capita= 7578 USD Basic ICT Statistics
Total Telephone Subscr.= 155.5M Fixed lines per 100= 28.7 Mobile per 100= 106 Effective teledencity= 99.41
Note: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria*, Croatia, Cyprys, Czech Rep.*, Estonia*, Hungary*, Latvia*, Lithuania*, Malta, Montenegro, Poland*, Romania*, Serbia, Slovak Rep.*, Slovenia*, TFYR Macedonia, Turkey
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Seven Main Goals of the Union Under the Strategic Plan of the Union for 2008-11
Maintain and extend international cooperationinternational cooperation Assist in bridging the digital dividebridging the digital divide and promote
global connectivity through implementation of WSIS goals and objectives
Widen the Union's membershipmembership Develop tools to safeguard networkssafeguard networks Continue to improve efficiency and effectivenessefficiency and effectiveness Diseminate information and know-how of ICTinformation and know-how of ICT Promote the development of an
enabling environmentenabling environment
The ITU Structure
Telecommunication Development Sector
World Telecommunication Development World Telecommunication Development ConferenceConference
Telecommunication Telecommunication Development Development
Advisory Group (TDAG)Advisory Group (TDAG)Study GroupsStudy Groups
BBUURREEAAUU
BBUURREEAAUU
Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D)Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D)
BDTBDT BDTBDT
200620021998 2010
ITU Development Sector (ITU-D)
Strengthen cooperation between ITU Members
Foster enabling environment that promotes ICT/telecom development
Identify projects, promote investment and P/P partnerships.
Support implementation of global, regional initiatives
Undertake economic, financial, technical studies on ICT issues
Assist developing countries in building capacity and disseminate information and know-how
Mission: “promoter & catalyst” Mission: “promoter & catalyst” for ICT / Telecom developmentfor ICT / Telecom development
Setting Direction of the BDTActivities: Doha Conference
Six ProgrammesSix Programmes Regulatory Reform
Information and communication infrastructure and technology development
E-strategies and ICT applications
Economics and finance including costs and tariffs
Human capacity building
Least developed countries and small island developing states, and emergency telecommunications
ActivitiesActivities Statistics and information on
telecommunications/ICT Partnerships and promotion
Special initiativesSpecial initiatives Private Sector Gender Young people and children Indigenous people and communities People with disabilities
Regional initiatives Regional initiatives Africa / Americas / Arab Region / Asia-
Pacific / CIS WSIS ImplementationWSIS Implementation
WSIS Action Line C2 Facilitation WSIS Action Line C6 Facilitation WSIS Action Lines Co-facilitation WSIS Stocktaking etc.
BDT Structure
Notes: Dashed line - - - - = coordination of the BDT activities; RO = Regional Offices; AO = Area Offices
BDT Structure
Notes: Dashed line - - - - = coordination of the BDT activities; RO = Regional Offices; AO = Area Offices
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ITU-D: Your Partner for ICT Development
ITU-D is a catalyst for multi-stakeholder
partnerships
Mobilize human, technical and financial
resources
Neutral broker between government and
industry
Executing agency for project implementation
and expert assistance to countries
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Enabling Environment
Objective:
Establish enabling environment for ICT investment
through attractive policy/regulatory frameworks
Actions:
Support regional harmonization efforts
Guidelines, tool kits, best practices, information sharing
Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) and Global Industry
Leaders Forum (GILF) Bring together senior policy-makers, regulators & industry
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Infrastructure/Access
Objective:
Expand access to ICTs in underserved
communities
Actions:
Assist developing countries plan, build, operate, upgrade,
manage ICT networks and services Regional and rural connectivity projects
Assistance for transition to NGN, Digital Broadcasting
Community ICT access: telecentres
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Capacity Building
Objective:
Help developing countries, transition economies, and
LDCs build a ICT trained workforce
Actions:
Internet Training Centres for computer/network training
Centres of Excellence and e-learning to train managers
for NGN transition, spectrum management,
cybersecurity, regulatory reform etc.
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CybersecurityObjective:
Build confidence and security in the use of ICT
Actions:
Assistance to countries: Model legislation,
Spam, Critical Information Infrastructure
Protection, Regional cooperation
Stimulating collaboration: Forum for
International Cooperation (GCA + HLEG)
Public resources: Cybersecurity Gateway
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E-Applications and Services
Objective:
Promote and implement e-applications and services in developing countries
Actions:
Provide technical expertise to countries for projects in e-health, e-education, e-government etc.
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Emergency Telecommunications
Saving livesSaving lives Objective:
Support disaster prevention, mitigation
and relief using ICTs
Actions:
Infrastructure development, policy/regulatory
reform, ICT deployment for response,
network reconstruction & rehabilitation
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Special Initiatives
Objective:
Ensure that all groups benefit from ICTs
Actions:
Efforts to assist targeted groups: women, youth,
indigenous and persons with disabilities
Examples: ICT scholarships for youth from developing countries/LDCs
Workshops, tool kits for policy-makers, awareness raising
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Statistics and Market Information
Reliable stats, trends,
market situation
Track WSIS progress
Showcased in ICT Eye
portal
New ITU Global View Map
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Regional Initiatives
Objective:
Meet specific needs identified by member states in each region
Actions:
Undertake small and large scale projects
Led by regional offices, supported by Geneva HQ
[FILL IN: Example regional initiatives in your region]
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Connect the World Summits to mobilize resources in each region:Summits to mobilize resources in each region:
Leaders from industry, dev banks,
governments, int/regional organizations
Projects to realize common goals
Connect Africa Connect Africa was 1st Summit: $55 Billion in
commitments for ICT development by 2012
Connect CIS Connect CIS 2009, Americas Americas 2010, Arab States Arab States
2011, Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific 2012
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Wireless Broadband Initiative
Outcomes
Develop and deploy wireless networks
Guarantee capacity for schools, hospitals
Train local experts and build human capacity
Develop ICT Applications: e-health, e-education, e-government
Objective: Expand broadband access in underserved areas
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Connecting Children: Empowering the Next Generation
Leverage Wireless Broadband Partnership – capacity for public use
Campaign to secure funding/partners to provide low cost laptops for school children
Partnership with One Laptop Per Child, Intel + others active in the field
Study Groups
Collaborative working methods ordered along set of Collaborative working methods ordered along set of questions reflecting evolution of the information and questions reflecting evolution of the information and
communication sectorcommunication sector
ITU-D Study Group 1ITU-D Study Group 1Telecommunication Telecommunication
development strategies development strategies and policiesand policies
ITU-D Study Group 2ITU-D Study Group 2Development and Development and management of management of
telecommunication telecommunication services and networksservices and networks
Others ITU-t and ITU-r Study GroupsOthers ITU-t and ITU-r Study GroupsGlobal Initiatives or Focus GroupsGlobal Initiatives or Focus Groupse.g. NGN-GSI, FG-IPTV, FG-IDM, etc.
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Regulatory impact of next-generation networks on interconnection Regulatory policies on universal access to broadband services Regulation for licensing and authorization of converging services Tariff policies, tariff models and methods of determining the costs of
services on national telecommunication networks, including next-generation networks
Domestic enforcement of telecommunication laws, rules and regulations by national telecommunications regulatory authorities
Implementation of IP telephony in developing countries Access to telecommunication services for people with disabilities Impact of telecommunication development on the creation of
employment Securing information and communication networks: Best practices for
developing a culture of cybersecurity
ITU-D Study Group 1Telecommunication development strategies and policies
Questions under study:
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Identification of study topics in the ITU-T and ITU-R study groups that are of particular interest to developing countries
Telecommunications for rural and remote areas Examination of terrestrial digital sound and television
broadcasting technologies and systems, including cost-benefit analyses, interoperability of digital terrestrial systems with existing analogue networks and methods of migration from analogue terrestrial techniques to digital techniques
Telecommunications for e-health Progress on activities for e-services/applications in the world
ITU-D Study Group 2Development and management of telecommunication services and networks
Questions under study:
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ITU-D Study Group 2 (cont’ d) Implementation aspects of IMT-2000 and information-sharing on
systems beyond IMT-2000 for developing countries Strategy for migration from existing networks to next-generation
networks for developing countries Examination of access technologies for broadband
telecommunications Utilization of ICT for disaster management and active and
passive space-based sensing systems as they apply to disaster prediction, detection and mitigation
The unique telecommunication/ICT needs of small island developing states (SIDS)
Resolution 9 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Participation of countries, particularly developing countries, in spectrum management
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Partner with ITU-D
Enjoy branding and visibility opportunities
through successful high-profile partnerships
Support your Corporate Social Responsibility
and long term market development objectives
Leverage your expertise and services to help implement
ICT projects in developing countries
Work with governments and other industry players
towards shared goals for development
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ITU Sector Membership
What benefits? What costs? How to join?
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ITU’s unique capacity to bring together representatives from competing companies and governments of all ideological persuasions
Sharing a wealth of experience and creative ideas
Establish partnerships between private and public sectors
Access to ITU’s vast range of publications, as well as restricted documentation/information and statistics
General Benefits of ITU Membership
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Membership Categories
I TU Sector MemberITU Member State ITU Associate
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ITU Sector Member An ITU Sector Member fully participates in the work of
corresponding ITU Sector Study Groups, or Working Groups thereof, in the Sector’s Regional and World Telecommunication Conferences, Advisory Group and other relevant workshops, seminars and meetings.
An interested entity or organization may join ITU as a Sector Member. There are 3 Sectors:
Development (ITU-D) Radiocommunication (ITU-R) Standardization (ITU-T)
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Benefits of being an ITU Sector Member
1. Influence the evolution of global telecommunication networks
Do you have a message to convey?
Do you need to influence the direction of global/regional development or standardization projects?
Do you have existing projects and/or products that could benefit from globalization?
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Benefits of being an ITU Sector Member
2. Increase awareness of your business priorities amongst operators, service providers, suppliers, regulators and governments Membership of ITU Sectors is a means to actively
take part in the Sector’s work pertinent to your business and thus make sure your company’s goals and policies are taken into account on the development of projects and on the definition of standards within your business sphere.
Your contact details and the name of your Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be published in the ITU Global Directory.
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Benefits of being an ITU Sector Member
3. Networking/Making contacts
ITU Sectors provide a platform for meeting experts from all over the world, learning of their entities’ plans and objectives and for sharing experience and information.
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Benefits of being an ITU Sector Member
4. ITU Sector Members can Fully participate in the Sector’s Advisory Group
to the ITU Elected Official Participate in all Study Group meetings and
electronic discussion groups Present their views by submitting written
contributions Participate in the approval of technical or
development projects and recommendations
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ITU Sector Member Fees ITU Sector Members may choose their annual
contribution in a range from 1/16 to 40 units. The effective amount of the contributory unit is 63’600 Swiss francs. This fixes the minimum contribution for an ITU Sector Member as follows:
ITU-D: CHF 7,950 (1/8 unit)
CHF 3,975 (1/16 unit for developing countries only)
ITU-R: CHF 31,800 (1/2 unit) ITU-T: CHF 31,800 (1/2 unit)
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ITU Associates An interested entity or
organization may join an ITU Sector as an Associate and be entitled to take part in the work of a selected single Study Group.
Associates may have access to documentation required for their work and may serve as Rapporteur or Editor.
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ITU Associate Fees
The annual contribution for an ITU Associate is:
ITU-D: CHF 3,975.00 CHF
1,987.75 (for developing countries only)
ITU-R: CHF 10,600.00 ITU-T: CHF 10,600.00
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Conclusion ITU membership is global and diversified Sector Members play a key role in ITU dynamics Regional participation is an ITU priority Invaluable opportunities exist to share experiences,
creative ideas, knowledge of business opportunities and to seek partnerships
ITU Sector membership fees are competitive
What about new members from your country?
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Thank You!
Yury Grin, PhDDeputy to the BDT Director
International Telecommunication Union
www.itu.int/itu-d/