Vientiane, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012 ITU-D Activities in Asia-Pacific Sameer Sharma Senior Advisor, ITU [email protected] ITU.

Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012

ITU-D Activities in Asia-Pacific

Sameer SharmaSenior Advisor, ITU

[email protected]

ITU Workshop on “Bridging the Standardization Gap”

(Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012)

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ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives (2006-2010)

Through Through

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CHINA, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, THAILAND, MALAYSIA ETC.

ADB, UPU, JAPAN

INDUSTRY, ETC.

APT, PITA, PIFS, ESCAP, INDUSTRY ETC.

AUSTRALIA,

EUROPEAN COMMISSION, PITA, APT, ESCAP, WORLD BANK ETC.

APT, ESCAP, INDUSTRY ETC.

RI 1: Telecommunication/ICT policy and regulatory cooperation in the Asia‑Pacific regionRI 2: Rural Communications – Infrastructure development

RI 3: Next Generation Networks (NGN) Planning

RI 4: The unique telecommunication/ICT needs of Pacific islands and small island developing states (SIDS) in the Asia-Pacific regionRI 5: Strengthening the collaboration between ITU‑T and ITU‑D

Partners & Donors

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Regional Initiative 5 : Bridging the Standardization Gap

WTDC-06 called upon BDT to implement regionally approved initiatives at national, regional, interregional and global levelsRegional Initiatives in the Asia Pacific region on “Strengthening the collaboration between ITU- T and ITU- D” aims at

Assisting, through ITU-D, the developing countries that lack the necessary human resources to understand ITU T RecommendationsEnhance the application of ITU T Recommendations for telecommunication/ICT services and equipments

The expected outcomes :Close coordination mechanism between ITU T and ITU D at the regional level through the ITU Regional Office for Asia-Pacific; Guidelines for developing countries to understand and apply ITU T Recommendations for those having policy & regulatory implications; Creating a virtual forum to discuss related topics on ITU-T standards and national standards Online and face to face capacity building programs.

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ITU / MIC Regional Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap ( 2007)

ITU and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Japan (MIC) jointly organized the “Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap” during 18-22 June 2007 in Tokyo, JapanTraining benefited 26 participants from 21 countries in enhancing their knowledge on Standardization including NGNPresentations by speakers and country delegates as well as group discussion reports can be found at http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/network-infrastructure/index.html.

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Regional Development Forum, VietNam (15-17 September 2008)

Bridging the ICT standardization gap in developing countries Aimed at

Encouraging greater understanding of, and participation in, the work of ITU-TExplain status of current hot topics under discussion in ITU-THow to become involved in ITU-T activities in order to champion the interests of each region in the development of international ICT standards

Attended by 87 participants (excluding those not registered from Vietnam) from 17 countriesRegional Reflector with agreement from 25 participants for exchange of information on [email protected] created

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ITU / MIC Regional Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap (2008)

ITU and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Japan (MIC) jointly organized the “Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap” during 15-19 December 2008, Tokyo, Japan Training benefited participants from 15 countries in enhancing their knowledge on Standardization including NGNPresentations by speakers and country delegates as well as group discussion reports can be found at http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/network-infrastructure/index.html.

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Regional Development Forum: Yogyakarta, Indonesia, (27-29 July 2009)

ITU Regional Development Forum for the Asia Pacific Region : “NGN and Broadband: Opportunities and Challenges”RDF conducted by all Sectors in the ITU jointly by sharing in-depth knowledge on various aspects of NGN relating to Standardization and Radiocommunication Attended by 110 participants from 17 countries, 10 Sector Members and 25 other ICT-related organizationsActive participation in the NGN standardization process through relevant ITU-T Study Groups and ITU-R activities and its Study Groups on the standardization topicsActive coordination and partnership with external ICT developmental agencies to optimize the resourcesHarmonization of interfaces standards to allow interoperability (e.g. UNI and NNI interfaces), ensure conformance to standards in order to increase the probability of interoperabilityAll the presentations are available on the following URL: http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/indexDevelopmentForum.html

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Conformity & Interoperability

Conformity ITU is developing a pilot conformity database which lists and gives visibility to products tested for conformity against ITU-T Recommendations. The database available for ITU members;

Interoperability ITU is organizing a series of interop events, some in partnership with relevant standards development organisations, forums and consortia. Future interop events may include: Home Networking; VDSL2; GPON

Capacity Building ITU-T and ITU-D Secretariats preparing a programme of capacity building events on conformity and interoperability testing.

Test Centers ITU is providing assistance in establishment of testing facilities with other international organizations and private entities. A pilot project has been initiated in Tanzania in cooperation with Sintesio

Regional ITU Consultation on Conformance Assessment and Interoperability for the Asia-Pacific Region:  Sydney, Australia, 16 - 17 September 2010

WTSA-08 Resolution 76 Studies related to conformance and interoperability testing, assistance to developing countries, and a possible future ITU mark program

PROGRAMME 1: Information and Communication Infrastructure and Technology Development

The objective of this programme is to assist ITU Member States and ITU‑D Sector Members and Associates to maximize the utilization of appropriate new technologies for the development of their information and communication infrastructures and services, by taking due account of broadband deployment, transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, traffic and demand forecasting, spectrum management and radio monitoring, interconnectivity, interoperability, network management, security, and quality of service standards for wired and wireless networks, including mobile telecommunications, next-generation networks, rural and satellite telecommunications and the accelerated convergence of the telecommunication networks and services. Particular attention will be given to capacity building in the development and use of ICT networks through training activities and sharing of information and know-how, as well as to developing and making openly available relevant guidelines, manuals and case studies

PROGRAMME 1: Priority Areas

Spectrum management and radio monitoring

Broadcasting

Next-Generation Networks

Mobile Communications (2G, 3G, 4G, etc.)

Broadband Networks

Rural Communications

Outside Plant

PROGRAMME 1: Deliverables and Means

Creation of Tools and Guidelines:-Creation of training material and delivery of training Direct assistance to Members:- provide assistance on network management, interconnectivity, interoperability and quality of service standards and alternative routing systems, for wired and wireless networksImplementation Res.47

RESOLUTION 47 (REV. HYDERABAD, 2010)

Promotes enhancement of knowledge and effective application of ITU Recommendations in developing countries, including conformance and interoperability testing of systems manufactured on the basis of ITU Recommendations

Questionnaire on the Status of Conformance and Interoperability in the

regions: Three main groups

Questionnaire: Overall Results

Highlighted impact due to lack of interoperabilityFood for thought as to what areas the ITU, within its scope and mandate, can provide assistance and relief Capacity building and access to expertise is an essential ingredient Initiatives to promote the use of global testable standards for product implementations Compliance and interoperability test events welcome

Questionnaire Outline

Fixed & Mobile Networks (technologies, services, equipment)

Conformance and Interoperabilitylegacy, Impact of C&I problems, type approval strategies in place, recognition of marking schemes (FCC, CE, …)

measures to mitigate C&I problems

National Accreditation Bodies, Certification Bodies and Test Labs for Type Approval established?

MRAs with other parties ?

Market Surveillance procedures and practices

Training and Capacity Building initiatives

Culture and Readiness to participate in the ITU C&I Program

June 2011 – 35 replies

Fixed & Mobile Networks

Group 1 Limited variety of equipment, services and providers

Internet/IP Gateway services

2G and 3G GSM network services

No equipment listed in response, referred/deferred to service provider for detailed information

Group 2 Medium variety of equipment, services and a few providers

TDM voice, fax, international voice, dataInternet/IP ADSL, Cybercafe, VoIPNGN Softswitch voice, data2G voice, SMS local and international, prepaid 3G international SMS, local SMS, data and Internet

Tended to have a dominant equipment supplier

Group 3 Wide variety of equipment, services and providers

TDM voice, data, ISDNInternet/IP VoIP, data, email, wimax, metro ethernetNGN Softswitch voice, fax, ISDNNGN IMS VoIP, digital fax2G GPRS/EDGE, circuit switched data, voice, SMS3G HPSA + mobile broadband, voice, AMR-WB voice, CS video call, SMS, R99 PS data

Tended to have a wide mix of suppliers

Conformance and Interoperability

Recommendations from the Guidelines

Members to: advise the ITU of interoperability problemsestablish market access requirements (regulators)assess legislation and regulations prioritize areas of concern related to telecommunication products and systems

Establishment of Accreditation bodies and approach to at least regional MRAs and MLAs

Establishment of Test Centres on a regional basis, wide areas and possibly common infrastructures

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ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives & Projects (2011-2014)

Emergency Telecommunications

Digital Broadcasting

Broadband Access and Uptake in Urban and Rural Areas

Telecommunications/ICT Policy and Regulation in the Asia-Pacific Region

ASP RI 1ASP RI 1Unique ICT Needs LDCs, SIDSs and Landlocked Developing Countries

ASP RI 2ASP RI 2

ASP RI 3ASP RI 3

ASP RI 4ASP RI 4

ASP RI 5ASP RI 5

Pacific Connectivity

ITU-KCC (R.O.Korea):a)Wireless Broadbandb)Digital Broadcasting

ITU Asia-PacificCentre of Excellence

ITU –DBCDE (Australia):

Multiple ASP RIs

ITU-NBTC (Thailand):a) Telecentres Applicationsb) License Monitoringc) Human Capacity Buildingd) National Emergency Telecommunication Plan

ITU-EC: ICB4PAC

ITU-TCI (Iran) : NGN

PPPP ITU-TRCSL (Sri Lanka) :

Connect School, Connect Community

ITU-Viettel (Vietnma) : HCB

ITU-Lao PDR:Training Center

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• Present and share state of the art for NGN evolution in selected countries within Asia Pacific Region in relation to network migration and regulation.

• Analyze current status per country and propose a common base for BB services deployment, NGN migration and actions to help country actors to progress in the modernization of network, services and related regulation.

• Prepare a guide book to help on the strategic decisions and activities towards harmonized solutions for a better ICT development in selected countries.

• Present and share state of the art for NGN evolution in selected countries within Asia Pacific Region in relation to network migration and regulation.

• Analyze current status per country and propose a common base for BB services deployment, NGN migration and actions to help country actors to progress in the modernization of network, services and related regulation.

• Prepare a guide book to help on the strategic decisions and activities towards harmonized solutions for a better ICT development in selected countries.

NGN and Best Practices inPhilippines, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh

Activities: July 2010 –March 2012

Questionnaires: - Preparation of the questionnaires was done by the expert from ABU: July-Sept 2010

- Country responses: 22

Selection criteria: 17 countries are on the selection criteria: Nov 2010

Announcement of 5 pilot countries: Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, & Tonga:

Roadmap Reports for 5 pilot countries: Completed Feb 2012

Draft Guidelines are available : Feb 2012. Completed Guideline: end of Mar 2012

http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/digital_broadcasting/project-dbasiapacific/index_db_asp.html

Workshop / TrainingDigital Terrestrial TV Coverage and Frequency Planning (6-8 Mar 2011): back-to-back with ABU Symposium in Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia (Over 80 participants with 20 countries from overseas)

Thailand workshop on introduction to Digital Broadcasting Functional Framework (9 May 2011): (hosted by MICT with 85 local participants from regulators, broadcasters, telecom sectors)

Regional Workshop on Strengthening Digital Broadcasting Experience (22-23 May 2011): back-to-back with AIBD Asia Media Summit in Hanoi, Vietnam (Over 80 participants with 22 countries from overseas)

Regional Workshop on Transition to Digital Broadcasting and Digital Dividend (26-27 May 2011): (hosted by MIC Vietnam with over 80 local participants and 6 countries from overseas)

Pacific Media Partnership Conference 2011 – Strengthening Voice of Pacific (19-21 December 2011) Tonga: (hosted by TBC, ABU, AIBD) Completed.

Objective: To assist the Asia-Pacific countries in making their own roadmap to shift smoothly from analogue to DTTB and to introduce MTV.

ITU-KCC Digital Broadcasting Project

NBTC-ITU CoE Training/Regional Workshop on Transition from Analogue to Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (27 February – 2 March 2012) Bangkok: (hosted by NBTC, ABU, AIBD) with 130 participants from 21 countries from overseas: completed.

Wireless Broadband Master Plan

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Conclusions

ITU-T provides solid foundation by developing interoperable

standards

ITU –D guidelines on developing and enhancing the

capabilities for C&I Testing in developing countries

ITU-D , in collaboration with ITU-T and ITU-R, prepared

guidelines and case studies on NGN, DTTB and Wireless

Broadband

ITU encourages your contribution to Study Group questions

and standardization work on NGN, C&I

ITU-D along with TSB organizes capacity building training

courses on NGN, IMT Advanced, C&I

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