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MC-38/INP-17 Page 1 of 31
The 38th
Session of the Management Committee
of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
27 - 29 November 2014, Yangon, Myanmar
Document
MC-38/INP-17
12 November 2014
Secretary General
Work Programme for the Year 2015
The APT Work Programme for the year 2015 is presented for the consideration of the
Management Committee.
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WORK PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2015– SUMMARY TABLE
Work Item Work Programme Projects Relevant
Strategic
Actions
Budget Remarks
1. Policy & Regulation 1.1 APT Policy and Regulatory Forum
(PRF)
1.1.1 15th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-15) 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 55,500 3 days
1.2 Policy and Regulation Forum for
Pacific (PRFP)
1.2.1 8th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific
(PRFP-8)
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
1.4
33,100 3 days to be
subsidized by
EBC
1.3 South Asian
Telecommunications Regulators’
Council Meeting (SATRC)
1.3.1 16th South Asian Telecommunications Regulators’
Council Meeting (SATRC-16)
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
1.4
22,800 3 days
India
1.3.2 Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy,
Regulation and Services
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
1.4
EBC-SATRC
Pakistan
1.3.3 Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
1.4
EBC-SATRC
Sri Lanka
1.3.4 SATRC Workshop on Policy, Regulation and Services
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
1.4
EBC-SATRC
Nepal
2. ICT Development 2.1 Asia-Pacific Telecommunication
and ICT Development Forum
(ADF)
2.1.1 12th Asia-Pacific Telecommunication and ICT
Development Forum (ADF-12)
2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
2.4, 2.5, 2.6,
2.7
42,800 3 days
3. Disaster Management 3.1 Workshop on Disaster
Management/Communications
(WDMC)
3.1.1 6th APT Workshop on Disaster
Management/Communications (WDMC-6)
3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4, 3.5, 3.6
43,800 3 days
4. Cyber-security 4.1 APT Cybersecurity Forum (CSF)
4.1.1 6th APT Cybersecurity Forum (CSF-6) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
4.4, 4.5, 4.6,
4.7, 4.8
43,800 3 days
5. Radiocommunication 5.1 APT Wireless Group (AWG) 5.1.1 18th Meeting of APT Wireless Group (AWG-18)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
5.4
40,900 4½ days incl.
workshop
Kyoto, Japan
5.1.2 19th Meeting of APT Wireless Group (AWG-19)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
5.4
53,500 4 days
6. Standardization 6.1 APT Standardization Program
7.1.1 Training Courses 2015 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 280,000 Supported by
EBCs
7.2 Study Visits
7.2.1 Study Visits 2015 7.3, 7.5 20,000 Supported by
EBCs
7.3 Expert Missions
7.3.1 Experts Missions 2015 7.3 30,000 Supported by
EBCs
8
.
Regional
Cooperation for ICT
Development
8.1 APT Conference Preparatory
Group for WRC (APG)
8.1.1 4th Meeting of APT Conference Preparatory Group
for WRC-15 (APG15-4)
8.1, 8.4, 8.5,
8.6
84,900 6 days
Bangkok,
Thailand
8.1.2 5th Meeting of APT Conference Preparatory Group
for WRC-15 (APG15-5)
8.1, 8.4, 8.5,
8.6
52,100 6 days
Korea (Rep.
of)
8.2 APT Preparatory Meeting for
WTSA
8.2.1 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-
16 (WTSA16-1)
8.1, 8.4, 8.5,
8.6
11,000 1 day
Btb with
ASTAP-25
8.2.2 2nd Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for
WTSA-16 (WTSA16-2)
8.1, 8.4, 8.5,
8.6
45,800 3 days
8.3 Joint events with other partner
organizations
8.3.1 Joint events with other partner organizations
8.1,8.4 EBC
8.4 APT representation in other
Int’l/Regional/Sub-regional
Meetings
8.4.1 Secretariat participation in International / Regional /
Sub-regional meetings in 2015
8.1, 8.2, 8.3,
8.4, 8.5, 8.6
30,000
9. Events of APT
Organs
9.1 Management Committee (MC) 9.1.1 39th Session of the Management Committee (MC-39)
N/A 25,000 4 days
9.1.2 Seminar on Progress in APT for the year 2015 (SPA-
15)
N/A 13,000 1 day
9.1.3 1st Meeting of Working Group of MC on APT Legal
Instruments (WGMC-1)
N/A 5,000 3 days
TOTAL OF WORK PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES 1,044,000
Annex 1 contains the Proposed Calendar of APT events for the year 2015
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Project:
1.1.1 15th
APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-15)
Work Item: 1. Policy & Regulation Work Programme: 1.1 Policy & Regulatory Forum (PRF)
Relevant Strategic Action 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Proposed Date of Event 2nd Quarter 2015 (June) Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 100
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: PRF-14, 20-22 May 2014, Pattaya, Thailand
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The APT Policy and Regulatory Forum provides an ideal platform for the policy makers, regulators and the industry to network and to discuss on policy and
regulatory issues that are of common interest to the region. Being a regular event of the APT, it provides the members with the understanding and knowledge of the
policy and regulatory best practices and information of emerging issues that countries need to consider in regulating their telecom environments and to facilitate an
enabling and sustainable environment for the telecom industry.
The Forum includes special sessions for the Business Dialogue to strengthen collaboration between operators, regulators, policy makers through effective dialogue.
Objectives To provide a common platform for the telecommunications and ICT policy makers and regulators from the region for dialogue, to discuss issues of common
interest and to share information on best practices and experiences;
Facilitating intra-regional collaboration on policy and regulatory issues as required;
Provide a discussion platform for the industry and the regulators;
To facilitate the progress of the Actions to implement the Brunei Darussalam Statement;
Agenda Agenda to be decided by the Steering Committee of the PRF
Expected Output Higher level of awareness on the policy and regulatory issues of the region
Develop common regional views on various aspects of policy and regulation
Information exchange and experts input on key issues of concern for Policy makers and Regulators in the region
Global Programme Affiliation ITU Global Symposium on Regulation (GSR).
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 1. Policy & Regulation Work Programme: 1.2 Policy & Regulatory Forum for Pacific (PRFP)
Relevant Strategic Action 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Proposed Date of Event To be decided Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 70
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: PRFP-7, 8-10 July 2014, Nadi, Fiji
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content Due to their very small size and isolated island countries in the Pacific, policy and regulatory concerns of the Pacific Island members are different from those
concerning other sub-regions. Most of the Pacific Island countries have undertaken reforms in the telecommunications sector while others are still struggling to
make the necessary reforms. These reforms, particularly with the introduction of competition and dealing with the many issues arising from the introduction of
competition such as international interconnection, public private networks, radio spectrum allocation and also dealing with their unique issues such as number
hijacking make the need for a Pacific Policy and Regulation Forum for the Pacific essential for their orderly development.
Since 2007, PRFP has been continuing as a regular event of APT providing policy and regulatory guidance to the members of the Pacific Island countries.
Objectives To facilitate the progress of the Actions to implement the Brunei Darussalam Statement that are relevant to the Pacific;
To adopt measures to accelerate telecom and ICT infrastructure development (particularly broadband) and promote e-applications;
To address key Policy and Regulatory concerns for Pacific;
To consider best practices and further develop regulatory frameworks for Pacific Island Countries.
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output Effective and transparent exchange of views on ICT policy and regulation for Pacific region;
Practical decisions on key issues;
Skill enhancement on ICT policy and regulatory issues;
Enhancing cooperation among PICs on policy and regulatory issues.
Global Programme Affiliation ITU Global Symposium on Regulation (GSR)
South Asian Telecommunications Regulators’ Council Meeting (SATRC-16)
Work Item: 1. Policy & Regulation Work Programme: 1.3 South Asian Telecommunications Regulators’ Council Meeting
(SATRC)
Relevant Strategic Action 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Proposed Date of Event August 2015 Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 75
Host Organization/Location India
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: SATRC-15, 5-7 August 2014, Paro, Bhutan
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content SATRC functions under the auspices of the APT. At present nine South Asian countries are involved in SATRC activities. The SATRC meetings are attended by the
head of telecom regulatory authorities in the South Asia region, senior officials of the Ministries and Departments, as well as senior officials / representatives of the
industry. The SATRC meets annually to discuss the key policy and regulatory issues of concern to the SATRC members. In addition, it also finalizes Action Plans
required to achieve the goals of SATRC. SATRC Action Plan Phase V which was adopted in SATRC-15 in Paro will be completed by 2016.
Special sessions will be provided for Industry dialogue during the SATRC to facilitate dialogue between the industry representatives and the regulators from South
Asia.
Objectives To discuss key policy and regulatory issues of concern and interest to the South Asian Region;
To review the work and decide on the outcome of the Working Groups established for implementation of the SATRC Action Plan (Phase-V);
Discuss sub regional harmonization on key regulatory issues in the South Asian Region;
Agenda To be decided by the SATRC
Expected Output Develop Reports and Guidelines on best practices on key issues of concern for the region
Develop Policy Statement on common interest of the South Asian countries
Global Programme Affiliation ITU Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR)
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
History [ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [√ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: 13-14 February 2014, New Delhi, India
Source/Origin South Asian Telecommunication Regulator’s Council
Description/Content The 15th SATRC Meeting which was held from 05 – 07 August, 2014 in Paro, Bhutan adopted SATRC Action Plan Phase V. SATRC Action Plan Phase V
includes the activities of SATRC Working Groups formed by the Council as well as two workshops during the implementation period of 2014 – 2016. Two SATRC
Working Groups are: SATRC WG Policy, Regulation and Service and WG Spectrum. SATRC decided to hold the Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on
Policy, Regulation and Services during first quarter of 2015. The fund for the implementation for SATRC Action Plan Phase V will be provided by SATRC
Members as EBC towards the implementation for SATRC Action Plan Phase V.
Objectives The objective of the Meeting of the SATRC WG Policy, Regulation and Services is to discuss the four work items that were assigned by the Council to the Working
Group and develop outcomes on those. Following Work Items will be covered at the meeting:
Measures to protect interests of consumers of telecom services
Policy, regulatory and technical aspects of OTT services in SATRC Countries
Emerging licensing framework including exit and relicensing policy
International connectivity for the provision of providing broadband services
Agenda Review the work scopes of the work items
Develop work plan on the work items
Appointment of Rapporteurs for the work items
Develop draft structure of the outcomes on the work items
Expected Output Work plan of the Working Group
Draft Questionnaire on work items
Draft structure of the outcomes on the work items
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding EBC-SATRC
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
1.3.3 Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum
Work Item: 1. Policy & Regulation Work Programme: 1.3 South Asian Telecommunications Regulators’ Council Meeting
(SATRC)
Relevant Strategic Action 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Proposed Date of Event February/March 2015 Duration: 2 days Expected Number of Participants: 15
Host Organization/Location Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka/Sri Lanka
History [ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [√ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: 11-12, March 2014 Tehran, Iran
Source/Origin South Asian Telecommunication Regulator’s Council
Description/Content The 15th SATRC Meeting which was held from 05 – 07 August, 2014 in Paro, Bhutan adopted SATRC Action Plan Phase V. SATRC Action Plan Phase V includes
the activities of SATRC Working Groups formed by the Council as well as two workshops during the implementation period of 2014 – 2016. Two SATRC
Working Groups are: SATRC WG Policy, Regulation and Service and WG Spectrum. SATRC decided to hold the Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on
Spectrum during the first quarter of 2015. The fund for the implementation for SATRC Action Plan Phase V will be provided by SATRC Members as EBC towards
the implementation for SATRC Action Plan Phase V.
Objectives The objective of the meeting of the SATRC WG on Spectrum is to discuss the four work items that were assigned by the Council to WG and develop outcomes on
those. Following Work Items will be covered at the Meeting:
Spectrum re-farming in SATRC countries
Spectrum requirement estimation for IMT in SATRC countries
Increasing role of network sharing regulation for SATRC countries: From passive network sharing to mobile virtual network operation
Non-Ionizing radiation safety in frequency bands used for mobile telephone
Agenda Review the work scopes of the work items
Develop work plan on the work items
Appointment of Rapporteurs for the work items
Develop draft structure of the outcomes on the work items
Expected Output Work plan of the Working Group
Draft Questionnaire on work items
Draft structure of the outcomes on the work items
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding EBC-SATRC
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
History [ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [√ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: 30 July-1 August 2013, Kathmandu, Nepal
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The 15th SATRC Meeting which was held from 05 – 07 August, 2014 in Paro, Bhutan adopted SATRC Action Plan Phase V. SATRC Action Plan Phase V includes
the activities of SATRC Working Groups formed by the Council as well as two workshops during the implementation period of 2014 – 2015. SATRC decided to
have the Workshop on Policy, Regulation and Services be held during the third quarter of 2015. The fund for the implementation for SATRC Action Plan Phase V
will be provided SATRC Members as EBC towards the implementation for SATRC Action Plan Phase V.
Objectives The objective of the SATRC Workshop is to discuss the key issues on policy, regulation and services that are common to SATRC Members and share experience.
Agenda Following issues will be covered at the workshop:
Measures to protect interests of consumers of telecom services
Policy, regulatory and technical aspects of OTT services in SATRC Countries
Emerging licensing framework including exit and relicensing policy
International connectivity for the provision of providing broadband services
Expected Output Capacity building
Support SATRC WG on Policy, Regulation and Services to develop outcomes as part of SATRC Action Plan Phase V
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding EBC-SATRC
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Proposed Date of Event 3rd Quarter 2015 (August) Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 100
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: ADF-11, 8-9 Sept 2014, Brunei Darussalam
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content Development of telecommunications and ICT infrastructure and services in the region is a major challenge which all the countries of the region are facing. The
development needs and issues for the Asia Pacific region are required to be addressed in a comprehensive, focused and result oriented dialogue amongst the key
players. The Forum is expected to be attended by the policy makers, regulators, service providers, operators, consumers, manufacturers and others related to the
development of telecommunication and ICTs in the Asia Pacific region.
An Investors Colloquium can be included as part of the event to attract and enhance investment to the broadband infrastructure, by having effective dialogue among
member administrations, operators, donor agencies and financing institutions.
Objectives • To provide a platform for Governments, regulators, industry players and all stakeholders to discuss ways for development of telecommunications and ICT
including mobile and broadband services within the region;
• To assist development of the rural communities with appropriate strategies for ICT development;
• To share the outcome and achievements of the Projects on Exchange of ICT Researchers and Engineers and ICT Pilot Projects for rural areas;
• Attract investment for broadband infrastructure.
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • Increased awareness of the members on the development of the infrastructure and services for broadband ICT and its availability to the rural populations.
• Increased opportunities for dialogue with investors.
• Share information on the experiences of the ICT projects
Global Programme Affiliation WTDC
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity /EBC
Additional Contributions [ √ ] Yes [ ] No Details: EBC support expected
Proposed Date of Event September 2015 Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 75
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: WDMC-5, 24-26 June 2014, Tokyo, Japan
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content Given the continuing natural disasters in the region and the issues brought to the fore with the recent natural disasters, improvements are still necessary to deal with
natural disasters. This Workshop is designed to discuss Disaster Management topics which include amongst others, support for the affected countries in the region,
disaster communications, current situation of disaster preparedness in each country, regulatory framework and management for ensuring effective disaster
communications, rules for telecom operators and broadcasters in disaster communication. The Workshop is targeted for Government operatives and Telecom
operators in the region. Brunei Ministerial Statement also emphasized the importance of Disaster Management issues in this region.
Objectives • To facilitate the implementation of Brunei Darussalam Ministerial Statement Priority Areas of Work related to disaster preparedness, mitigation and management.
• To provide information and techniques for disaster management activities;
• To provide information and techniques for emergency communications and warning systems to cater for disasters;
• Bring the benefits of ICTs in the disaster prevention and management to member countries and develop their ICT skills to this field;
• To discuss advance disaster communication and network development;
• Network Resiliency against Disaster focusing alleviation on congestion in emergency situations, minimizing disruption to communications in the event of damage
to base and/or relay stations, implications of the recent disaster in regards to future network infrastructure, and implications of the recent disaster for Internet
usage.
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output Increased awareness and knowledge on Disaster Management/Communications by all stakeholders
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Proposed Date of Event October 2015 Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 75
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: CSF-5, 26-28 May 2014, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The Brunei Darussalam Statement of Ministers considered the importance of providing a secure, safe and sustainable environment through ICT initiatives. In this
regard the Brunei Darussalam Statement requires work to achieve Priority Area C. Trust and Confidence in ICT.
Objectives The objectives for the next Forum will also include;
• To assist the implementation of Brunei Darussalam Statement related to cybersecurity;
• Harmonizing of Regional CERTS;
• To provide information exchange for the protection of children;
• Internet fraud related issues;
• Anti SPAM enforcement;
• To review the output of the Working Group relating to Cybersecurity awareness programs and model legislation;
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • Exchange of ideas and the sharing of knowledge on Cybersecurity and protection of children;
• Harmonizing CERT activities;
• Sharing of Cybersecurity awareness programs and model Cybersecurity legislation;
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 5. Radiocommunication Work Programme: 5.1 APT Wireless Group (AWG)
Relevant Strategic Action 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Proposed Date of Event 9-13 March 2015 Duration: 4½days Expected Number of Participants: 220
Host Organization/Location Kyoto, Japan
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: AWG-17, 23-26 Sep.2014, Macao, China
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content AWG is a regular APT programme which addresses the wireless related issues of interest to Members. AWG is an important and very successful program of APT.
Over the years, AWG has developed a significant number of APT Recommendations, Reports and Opinions which has been widely accepted by APT Members as
well as by the industry. To cope with the rapid developments in wireless technology and the business sector in the wireless industry, the decision making of the
AWG needs to be faster and therefore AWG requests for two meetings each year. Administrations also expressed their concern of the need to deliver AWG outputs
in timely manner keeping pace with the industry and trends.
Objectives • To promote new wireless applications;
• To add value, and not duplicate, the work being undertaken by other relevant APT programs, and to work closely with other APT programs promoting a
harmonized vision of wireless communications systems and services in the Asia-Pacific region to meet the emerging digital convergence era;
• To provide cost effective and timely radiocommunication solutions;
• To facilitate the transfer of technology;
Agenda • Report of activities of the Working Groups
• Working Group Meetings to discuss on the work items and prepare output documents
• Approval of the outputs
• Update of the workplan
Expected Output A number of APT Recommendations, Reports and input contribution to ITU-R related to the activities of the AWG
Global Programme Affiliation ITU-R Study Groups
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 5. Radiocommunication Work Programme: 5.1 APT Wireless Group (AWG)
Relevant Strategic Action 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Proposed Date of Event October 2015 Duration: 4 days Expected Number of Participants: 220
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: AWG-17, 23-26 Sep.2014, Macao, China
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content AWG is a regular APT programme which addresses the wireless related issues of interest to Members. AWG is an important and very successful program of APT.
Over the years, AWG has developed a significant number of APT Recommendations, Reports and Opinions which has been widely accepted by APT Members as
well as by the industry. To cope with the rapid developments in wireless technology and the business sector in the wireless industry, the decision making of the
AWG needs to be faster and therefore AWG requests for two meetings each year. Administrations also expressed their concern of the need to deliver AWG outputs
in timely manner keeping pace with the industry and trends.
Objectives • To promote new wireless applications;
• To add value, and not duplicate, the work being undertaken by other relevant APT programs, and to work closely with other APT programs promoting a
harmonized vision of wireless communications systems and services in the Asia-Pacific region to meet the emerging digital convergence era;
• To provide cost effective and timely radiocommunication solutions;
• To facilitate the transfer of technology;
Agenda • Report of activities of the Working Groups
• Working Group Meetings to discuss on the work items and prepare output documents
• Approval of the outputs
• Update of the workplan
Expected Output A number of APT Recommendations, Reports and input contribution to ITU-R related to the activities of the AWG
Global Programme Affiliation ITU-R Study Groups
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 6. Standardization Work Programme: 6.1 APT Standardization Program (ASTAP)
Relevant Strategic Action 6.1, 6.3, 6.4
Proposed Date of Event 02 – 06 March 2015 Duration: 5 days Expected Number of Participants: 130
Host Organization/Location Bangkok, Thailand
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: ASTAP-24, 27-29 Aug.2014, Bangkok, Thailand
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The ASTAP Forum will continue to promote, coordinate and harmonize telecommunication standardization activities and study questions activities across the Asia
Pacific region through regional cooperation. The expert groups will meet primarily through joint meetings. This enhances the level of expertise on standardization
among the membership and expands the study questions activities through practical contributions and solutions on the ICT issues in this region. The Expert Groups
will also consider new proposals. The forum will continue to promote telecommunications standardization activities on a wide range of ICT work in the region.
Objectives • To establish regional cooperation on standardization and to contribute to global standardization activities;
• To harmonize standardization activities in the region through cooperative standardization activities such as exchange of views and information;
• To share knowledge and experience among APT members through studies, research and analysis on telecommunications/ICT areas;
• To assist APT members, especially developing country members, to develop the skills in telecommunications/ICT areas by providing research and analysis-based
study results and surveys on key telecommunications/ICT areas;
• To enhance the level of expertise on standardization for telecommunications/ICT areas among APT members;
Agenda • Industry Workshop
• Report of activities of the Working Groups / Expert Groups
• Discuss on the work items and prepare output documents
• Approval of the outputs
Expected Output • Contributions to regional & global standardization bodies such as ITU-T
• Improved relationship with Industry and active participation of Industry
• New APT Recommendations, and Reports on standardization issues
Global Programme Affiliation ITU-T, TSAG and Study Groups
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 6. Standardization Work Programme: 6.1 APT Standardization Program (ASTAP)
Relevant Strategic Action 6.1, 6.3, 6.4
Proposed Date of Event September 2015 Duration: 4 days Expected Number of Participants: 130
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: ASTAP-24, 27-29 Aug.2014, Bangkok, Thailand
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The ASTAP Forum will continue to promote, coordinate and harmonize telecommunication standardization activities and study questions activities across the Asia
Pacific region through regional cooperation. The expert groups will meet primarily through joint meetings. This enhances the level of expertise on standardization
among the membership and expands the study questions activities through practical contributions and solutions on the ICT issues in this region. The Expert Groups
will also consider new proposals. The forum will continue to promote telecommunications standardization activities on a wide range of ICT work in the region.
Objectives • To establish regional cooperation on standardization and to contribute to global standardization activities;
• To harmonize standardization activities in the region through cooperative standardization activities such as exchange of views and information;
• To share knowledge and experience among APT members through studies, research and analysis on telecommunications/ICT areas;
• To assist APT members, especially developing country members, to develop the skills in telecommunications/ICT areas by providing research and analysis-based
study results and surveys on key telecommunications/ICT areas;
• To enhance the level of expertise on standardization for telecommunications/ICT areas among APT members;
Agenda • Report of activities of the Working Groups / Expert Groups
• Discuss on the work items and prepare output documents
• Approval of the outputs
Expected Output • Contributions to regional & global standardization bodies such as ITU-T
• Improved relationship with Industry and active participation of Industry
• New APT Recommendations, and Reports on standardization issues
Global Programme Affiliation ITU-T, TSAG and Study Groups
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 6. Standardization Work Programme: 6.1 APT Standardization Program (ASTAP)
Relevant Strategic Action 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
Proposed Date of Event September 2015 Duration: 2 days Expected Number of Participants: 130
Host Organization/Location
History [ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ √ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: C&I 25-26 Aug 2014, Bangkok
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content Two C&I Events organized in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Considering the importance of the subject matter, the 24th ASTAP Forum agreed to have the 3rd C&I
Event in 2015. The Event will have three parts as usual: testing, showcasing and workshop.
The testing part will include conformance and/or interoperability test of the products which are based on the ITU-T Recommendations. The showcasing part will
be a demonstration of the emerging products made by participating manufacturers and research institutes. This part aims to underscore advanced technologies and
ongoing standards work at ITU-T. The workshop part will include lectures and presentations on C&I related activities as well as future perspectives from relevant
experts (ITU, regional SDOs, government, private sector, etc.) and introductions of current status and issues from member countries. APT member countries can
share the knowledge and experience, and find greater possibilities to solve interoperability issues.
Objectives • The objective of the APT/ITU Conformance and Interoperability (C&I) Event is to foster understanding and promote activities on C&I in the APT region. The
event will also directly contribute to capability building and finding a solution for interoperability issues of APT member countries.
Agenda • Testing
• Showcasing
• Workshop
Expected Output • Contributions to build the capability and find the resolution for Conformance and Interoperability issues.
Global Programme Affiliation ITU-T
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ √] Yes ] No Details: Support by ITU,
Remarks Back to back with ASTAP-26 , Jointly with ITU
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7.1.1 Training courses 2015
Work Item: 7. Capacity Building Work Programme: 7.1 Training
Relevant Strategic Action 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
Proposed Date of Event January – December 2015 Duration: - Expected Number of Participants: 200
Host Organization/Location Training Centers in Asia-Pacific region accepted by APT
History [√ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: January – December 2014
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The programme is to implement the human resource development programs to promote the telecommunications and ICT services in the Asia Pacific region.
In line with the recommendations provided in the two HRD Experts Meetings held in 2012 and 2013, and considering the results of the annual training survey on the
requirements of APT members, seventeen training courses are to be implemented in the following telecommunication areas, subject to the availability of such
courses and required funding:
• Telecom Policy and regulation,
• Wireless/wired Broadband Technology
• Cellular Technology (3G, 4G, etc.)
• Cyber Security,
• Spectrum Management
• Disaster Management/Communications
• Cloud Computing/Big Data
• Telecom Standard
• Rural Communications
• e-Applications, etc.
One full fellowship or two partial fellowships are to be provided to the trainees from eligible members. Due to the limited availability of seats, APT Secretariat will
select appropriate trainees among applicants nominated from APT member based on the selection criteria.
Some of the training courses are targeted to the affiliate members depending upon the subject of the training course.
These training courses are funded either by APT Budget or EBC-Japan details of which are described below;
1. Training courses funded by APT Budget
Following training courses are to be held in the following countries.
In China, five training courses are to be held by training centers in Beijing, Wuhan, Xian, Nanjing, and Shanghai. They are partially supported by EBC from
China.
In India, three training courses are to be held by training centers of BSNL in India.
In Thailand, three training course are to be held by TOT Academy, Thailand.
To enhance the training programme further and to provide the training experiences to more officials of APT members, online training is to be carried out as
well. The online training is to be implemented specially to cover the telecom policy and regulation area due to the strong demand from APT members.
2. Training courses funded by EBC-Japan
With EBC from Japan, training courses as well as training workshops are to be organized by Japanese affiliate members subject to the availability of courses
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and budget.
EBC from Japan will fully cover the above training expenses in Japan as well as the staff expense of APT Secretariat working under this Programme. The staff
consists of one professional project personnel, who is a long term expert to be sent from Japan and two general service staff. Expert from Japan would be
subject to the arrangement (record of understanding) between the administration of Japan and the Secretary General of APT and other staffs are employed in
accordance with the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules of the APT.
Objectives • To provide opportunities of human resource development toward sound development of telecommunication in the region.
• To implement relevant recommendations adopted by the HRD Experts Meeting held in 2013
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • To develop the human resources of the Member countries in policy, regulatory and technical aspects with special emphasis to the need of the new technologies
and services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity and EBCs (China and Japan)
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 7. Capacity Building Work Programme: 7.2 Study Visits
Relevant Strategic Action 7.3, 7.5
Proposed Date of Event January – December 2015 Duration: - Expected Number of Participants:
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: Study visit of Papua New Guinea to Japan,
November, 2014
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content Assist APT Members to develop human resources by facilitating relevant staff to visit and learn from other member countries who have more developed markets
and /or regulatory environments.
Objectives To provide opportunities for member countries to visit other advanced countries / organizations to learn and share experience and best practices.
Agenda To be decided based on requirement of the requesting countries
Expected Output Share knowledge and experience.
Learn best practice of other countries.
Provide sound understanding of the issues and being able to apply locally to improve the telecom / ICT sector.
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity and EBC-J
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 7. Capacity Building Work Programme: 7.3 Expert Missions
Relevant Strategic Actions: 7.3
Proposed Date of Event January – December 2015 Duration: - Expected Number of Participants:
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [ √] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event:
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content To provide expert assistance to member countries by providing experts in relevant fields to visit the member countries and provide necessary support in the country.
This will provide opportunities to meet experts face to face and discuss and provide advice on issues specific to the country of concern.
Objectives To provide opportunities of human resource development and specific assistance in providing expert support and advise to the member countries toward sound
development of telecommunication / ICT.
Agenda The work area during 2015 would include;
• Expertise in Policy and Regulatory work
• Expertise in broadband implementation, NGN and IPv6 implementation
• Expertise in cybersecurity and protection of critical information and communications infrastructures and CERT.
• Any other relevant fields as requested by the members countries
Expected Output Direct assistance to the ICT development of relevant countries and effective implementation of relevant ICT projects in the recipient countries.
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity and EBC-J
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Meeting of APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-15 (APG15-4)
Work Item: 8. Regional Cooperation for ICT Development Work Programme: 8.1 APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC (APG)
Relevant Strategic Action 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6
Proposed Date of Event 9-14 February 2015 Duration: 6 days Expected Number of Participants: 400
Host Organization/Location Bangkok, Thailand
History [√ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: APG15-3, 9-13 June 2014, Brisbane, Australia
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The APG is the major APT activity on regional coordination/facilitation to develop APT Common Proposals for the Agenda Items of the World
Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC) and the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA).
The 3rd Meeting discussed on the relevant agenda items of the WRC-15 and prepared preliminary views on agenda items.
Objectives • Develop APT contributions to the CPM15-2
• Update APT preliminary views on WRC-15 agenda items
• Arrangements for coordination among APT member countries attending the CPM15-2
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • APT Views to CPM15-2
• Update APT Preliminary Views on WRC-15 Agenda Items
• APT’s view on RA-15 related issues based on members’ contributions
• Coordination arrangements for the CPM15-2
Global Programme Affiliation WRC-15, RA-15, CPM
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [√ ] Yes [ ] No Details: Sponsorship of social
Meeting of APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-15 (APG15-5)
Work Item: 8. Regional Cooperation for ICT Development Work Programme: 8.1 APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC (APG)
Relevant Strategic Action 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6
Proposed Date of Event July 2015 Duration: 6 days Expected Number of Participants: 450
Host Organization/Location Republic of Korea
History [√ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: APG15-3, 9-13 June 2014, Brisbane, Australia
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The APG is the major APT activity on regional coordination/facilitation to develop APT Common Proposals for the Agenda Items of the World
Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC) and the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA).
The 3rd Meeting discussed on the relevant agenda items of the WRC-15 and prepared preliminary views on agenda items.
Objectives • Discuss the outcomes of CPM15-2
• Develop Preliminary APT Common Proposals (PACPs) for WRC-15
• Develop PACPs for RA-15
• Arrangements for coordination among APT Members during RA-15 and WRC-15
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • PACPs for WRC-15
• PACPs for RA-15
• Coordination arrangements during RA-14 and WRC-15
Global Programme Affiliation WRC-15, RA-15, CPM
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ √ ] Yes [ ] No Details:
8.2.1 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-16 (WTSA16-1)
Work Item: 8. Regional Cooperation for ICT Development Work Programme: 8.2 APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-16
Relevant Strategic Action 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6
Proposed Date of Event 07 March 2015 Duration: 1 day Expected Number of Participants: 100
Host Organization/Location Bangkok, Thailand
History [√ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event:
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The APT has been very successful in coordinating the Asia Pacific region’s preparations for previous WTSA’s, at which the Asia Pacific region has had
considerable success in getting proposals from our region accepted at the WTSA. It is essential to establish our regional preparatory processes well in advance of
WTSA-16 to ensure effective coordination of APT contributions to WTSA-16.
In order to prepare the coordinated regional input to WTSA-16, the first APT Preparatory Meeting for WTSA-16 is proposed to be held back to back with ASTAP-
25. This meeting will set up the structure for the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-16, establish Working Groups and the nomination of office bearers.
Objectives • Formation of structure for the Preparatory Group for WTSA-16;
• Establish Working Groups;
• Nominate Office Bearers;
• Raising the relevant awareness in the Asia-Pacific region on issues for WTSA-16
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • Structure of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-16;
• Office Bearers
• Working Methods of the Preparatory Group for WTSA-16
Global Programme Affiliation ITU World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly 2016 (WTSA-16)
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-16 (WTSA16-2)
Work Item: 8. Regional Cooperation for ICT Development Work Programme: 8.2 APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-16
Relevant Strategic Action 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6
Proposed Date of Event September 2015 Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 75
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event:
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The APT has been very successful in coordinating the Asia Pacific region’s preparations for previous WTSA’s, at which the Asia Pacific region has had
considerable success in getting proposals from our region accepted at the WTSA. It is essential to establish our regional preparatory processes well in advance of
WTSA-16 to ensure effective coordination of APT contributions to WTSA-16.
Objectives • Raising the relevant awareness in the Asia-Pacific region on issues for WTSA-16
Agenda To be decided
Expected Output • Identification of the issues of interests for APT Members for the preparation of WTSA-16
Global Programme Affiliation ITU World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly 2016 (WTSA-16)
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Proposed Date of Event January – December 2015 Duration: Expected Number of Participants:
Host Organization/Location
History [ ] Regular Event [ √ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event:
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content As APT is a key regional organization fostering the development of ICT and Telecommunications within the region, it has been an obligation to represent itself in
regional and global events. Every year APT receives numerous invitations to attend conferences, meetings, exhibitions and other events. The APT management
strategically chooses the events which will be most beneficial and then send the suitable level of staff to represent APT. As APT collaborates with ITU to a large
extent, it is essential that APT is well represented in most of the Global ITU events. Secretariat support is indispensable for APT Coordination Meetings which are
to be held frequently within the ITU global events to which APT submits a number of APT Common Proposals (ACPs).
There are also several occasions that APT Officials need to travel for official purposes and make a personal presence in order to promote APT and its activities to
international partners and eligible non-members.
Objectives • Represent APT in key regional and global international events relevant to the APT activities;
• Organize APT Coordination Meetings within the ITU global conferences and assemblies;
• Fulfill all official travel requirements that require personal presence and participation;
• Send the relevant staff to represent APT in key regional/global events that are closely related to APT Work programme;
• Promote APT to eligible non-members.
Agenda
Expected Output • Make a strong presence of APT in an international platform and in key global and regional events;
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Work Item: 9. Events of APT Organs Work Programme: 11.1 Management Committee (MC)
Relevant Strategic Action N/A
Proposed Date of Event November 2015 Duration: 4 days Expected Number of Participants: 120
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [√] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: MC-38, 27-29 Nov.2014, Yangon, Myanmar
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content The Management Committee (MC) acts as the governing body of the Telecommunity, on behalf of the General Assembly (GA) within the limits of the powers
delegated to it by the GA. The MC, pursuant to such policies and principles as the GA may establish and such specific delegations of power and directives as the
GA may issue, shall: (a) Supervise the administrative functions of the Telecommunity; (b) Draw up such regulations as it may consider necessary for the administrative, financial and other activities of the Telecommunity;
(c) Consider and approve the program of work of the Telecommunity;
(d) Consider and approve the annual budget of the Telecommunity and any supplementary budget deemed necessary on the basis and within the limits of the annual expenditure established by the General Assembly GA;
(e) Review the audit and approve the accounts of the Telecommunity;
(f) Consider and approve the annual reports on the work of the Telecommunity and submit its report to the GA; (g) Keep under review, direct, control and co-ordinate all activities of the Secretariat;
(h) Conclude, on behalf of the Telecommunity, provisional agreements between the Telecommunity and Governments, organizations or administrations. Seek approval of the GA and
in the intervals between sessions of the GA seek approval, by a simple majority of the Members, by correspondence for agreements thus concluded;
Objectives The efficient management of APT in line with the Description stated above.
Agenda As stated in Rule 5 of the Rules of Procedures of MC
Expected Output • An approved Work Program for 2016;
• An approved Budget for 2016;
• Approve accounts for 2015;
• Resolutions on any issues raised at the MC.
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
9.1.2 Seminar on Progress in APT for the year 2015 (SPA-15)
Work Item: 9. Events of APT Organs Work Programme: 13.1 Management Committee (MC)
Relevant Strategic Action N/A
Proposed Date of Event November 2015 Duration: 2 days Expected Number of Participants: 10
Host Organization/Location To be decided
History [] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [√] Spin Off Most recent Event: SPA-13, 4 Nov.2014, Lao PDR
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content Special event to be arranged in conjunction with Management Committee, as decided by the General Assembly (Decision No. 8 (GA-12) to facilitate LDCs’
participation in the MC.
Objectives Facilitate LDCs to participate in the MC.
Agenda
Expected Output Better participation of LDCs in MC.
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details:
Remarks To be discontinued depending on the decision of GA-13
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9.1.3 1st Meeting of Working Group of MC on APT Legal Instruments (WGMC-1)
Work Item: 9. Events of APT Organs Work Programme: 11.1 Management Committee (MC)
Relevant Strategic Action N/A
Proposed Date of Event August 2015 Duration: 3 days Expected Number of Participants: 15
Host Organization/Location Thailand
History [ ] Regular Event [ ] Stand Alone [ √ ] Spin Off Most recent Event: CGMC-9, 15-17 Jul.2014, Bangkok, Thailand
Source/Origin Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Description/Content
WGMC is requested to review existing legal instruments of the APT in order to keep them relevant for the current needs. It is proposed to have one meeting during
2015.WGMC is also to work electronically.
Objectives
To review existing legal instruments of the APT as required and to propose necessary changes and updates for the consideration of the GA and MC.
Agenda To be determined.
Expected Output Draft new or revised instruments ready to be submitted to the GA or MC.
Global Programme Affiliation
Source of Funding Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
Additional Contributions [ ] Yes [ √ ] No Details: