Presentation of Background and the Framework Documents for the Broadband for Nigeria (BB4NG) Forum...

Presentation of Background and the Framework Documents for the Broadband for Nigeria (BB4NG) Forum

byTiti Omo-Ettu

[email protected] 322 4572

On the occasion of a Stakeholders Forum on Broadband for NIGERIA

Abuja, July 28, 2010

28 July 2010 BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum2

Appreciation

To Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, PHEA, Association for Progressive Communications, APC, for providing the support funding for this effort.

To all the supporting Institutions– ng ICT Forum– Fantsuam Foundation– Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria,

ATCON– Telecom Answers Associates

All delegates who are here for this assignment.


Why the Subject?

An interest of .ng ICT Forum in ngREN– To facilitate collaborative research and development

and incubate technology

A study of 1997 vis-à-vis the realities of today

It is time for CHANGE


The 2 Issues

Objectives of the NGREN

To facilitate collaborative research and development and incubate technology

The Study of 1997 Study subject “Investment opportunities & technology options

for rural telecommunications in Nigeria” Results

– Investment into rural communications is not viable– No technology that can be appropriate to address rural coverage

at affordable costs


2007!!

The story is different The technologies exist The business can be viable The people can be mobilized and

empowered for national development 69% of us are in the rural communities They have to be empowered and mobilized


TWO Documents

The BACKGROUND Document The FRAMEWORK Document


The Background Document

Background to key elements in the Framework document

Basis on which decisions were made Facts, not general knowledge, on which the

recommendations of the Framework document were made

Extent of accessibility, affordability and dependability


Our MODUS Operandi here today

We shall present the Case We shall present the Background Document We shall present the Framework Document We shall request that

– We do not get emotional about our deficiencies but seek to discuss the solutions rather than our frustrations

– We shall not disparage any of our public institutions (FG, N/A, Agencies, Universities, Students, traders and job seekers etc)


What is Broadband?

“broadband is a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a signal switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services”.


Why Broadband

Access to information is capable of promoting & accelerating development of the country

“...in a typical developing country, a rise of ten mobile phones per 100 people boosts GDP growth by 0.6 percentage points”;

“... for every 10 percentage point increase in penetrations of broadband services, there is an increase in economic growth of 1.3 percentage points.” (Qiang 2009)


Economic Value/Social Value

What do our people want? Bread or broadband They want bread Broadband makes bread but bread does not

make broadband If we have a choice to make let us choose

Broadband because bread will follow


Existing Initiatives in Broadband

3 submarine cables now available– SAT-3, Glo 1, MainONE

WIN, SABI– Both still under implementation.


The Background Document

How we arrived here and what next A study of other countries approach and

documentation Engagement of a Consultant to prepare the

documents Review of the Consultant’s work Presentation of Review to stakeholders Ratification by Stakeholders Presentation Stakeholders Framework Document to

Federal Government


Ultimate Goal

Broadband internet access with speed of at least 4Mbps that is accessible, affordable and dependable to all citizens regardless of their status, station or location.


5 Key objectives

To enhance the equitable distribution of the value and/or benefits of telecoms infrastructure (in general) and broadband (in particular) amongst the Nigerian population.

– Addressing network Infrastructure and end user devises

To enhance the capabilities of the Nigerian population to make use of and contribute to broadband, and in so doing increase its relevance to the social development of the country/populace.

– Awareness and ability to use. Closure of the literacy gap.


Awareness & Abilities

To “mainstream broadband” by enhancing understanding of its contribution to social development objectives and thereby enhance collaboration between relevant public agencies.– Awareness and ability to use within government

and public agencies


Investments by Federal Government

Liberalization yes Abdication of responsibility, No Recoup investment

– Private sector is in business to make profit Investment by Government

– Empower the people for productivity– Deliver social good– Protect critical investment– Ensure equity

Public services are critical and requiring intervention of government


Monitor Delivery

To establish a methodology for assessing the progress of broadband development in Nigeria in a structured way that (i) highlights and (ii) seeks to address bottle-necks along/across all layers.– Awareness of people– Accountability of public servants


The Private Sector is Key

To maintain an enabling environment for the continued (key) role of the private sector in the deployment of broadband in Nigeria.

– To avoid waste– To ensure sustainability– To promote investment– To facilitate accountability


Background Document: The Facts

Nigeria can be categorized as ‘emerging ‘or ‘developing’ The economy is growing fast comparatively within Africa There is uneven distribution of benefits Access to health, education, literary, water, shelter all poor Poverty rate 74% in 2009 Populous at 155million Large at 909,890 square km Access to telephone confined to urban communities with less

than 30 million users Internet access is poor.


Plugging the GAPS

Haves and have-nots Rich & Poor Literate and illiterate Urban and rural e-literate and illiterate Access and no access Narrowband & Broadband


Coverage

Existing networks cover some Market Forces cover some Some are not covered and may never be

covered until there is deliberate intervention Expanding access & coverage beyond what

is economically feasible requires direct intervention of government.


Thank You

titi omo-ettu

[email protected]

0802 322 4572

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