ASIAPACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Training Course on Preparing for International

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 28 -31 March 2016, Bangkok, Thailand Document No. : TCPIC-16/INP-01 28 March 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES DAY 1 : 10: 30 – 12: 00 Dr. Bob Horton

Contents q q Introduction to International Conferences ITU and its main Conferences APT and its main organs Other regional/international organizations related to telecoms/ICT q Focus on WTDC 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 2

International Conferences q UNESCO q UNHCR q International Atomic Energy Agency q Convention : Protection of the Ozone Layer q Not for Profit Law Information Hub q ……… All have a Constitution, Protocols, Rules of Procedure, Governance, Structure, Culture 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 3

ITU q Collection of Basic Texts - adopted by the Plenipotentiary Conference - Constitution and Convention - structure, functions and procedures - provisions specific to each sector - provisions common to the 3 Sectors - general provisions for Conferences, Assemblies and Meetings - numerous Resolutions and Recommendations 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 4

Main ITU Conferences Regulatory Hierarchy q Plenipotentiary Conference & Council - Constitution & Convention - Agendas for Conferences q WRC & WCIT - Regulations, Resolutions. . . q RA, WTSA, WTDC - Resolutions, Recommendations, Reports… q Study Groups, Working Parties, Drafting Groups 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 5

ITU – Organization Membership Inputs ITU-R ITU-T ITU-D RPM WTSA WTDC Action Plan TDAG Study Groups RR Action Plan TSAG Study Groups BDT TSB RPM: Regional Preparatory Meetings WTDC: World Telecommunication Development Conference TDAG: Telecom Development Advisory Group BDT: Telecommunication Development Bureau RPM: Regional Preparatory Meetings WTSA: World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly TSAG: Telecom Standardization Advisory Group TSB: Telecommunication Standardization Bureau WRC Treaty RA Organiz. Advisory RAG Action Plan Study Groups and CPMs BR RR: Radio Regulations RA: Radiocommunication Assembly RAG: Radiocommunication Advisory Group BR: Radiocommunication Bureau CPM: Conference Preparatory Meeting Technical Secretariat

APT and its main Organs q Forming regional positions and proposals q Shaping international developments q 6 Administrative regions of the World - APT, ATU, CEPT, RCC, CITEL, ASMG q Preparatory activities : - APT - PP - APT – APG - APT – WTSA - APT - WTDC 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 7

APT - APG q APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC (APG) q APG was started in 1996 with the objective of harmonizing views and developing common proposals from the Asia-Pacific region for the World Radio Conference (WRC). The APG process has been very successful in presenting regional harmonized view to the WRCs. APG is one of the highest attended APT event. It has substantially helped establishing the prominence given to APT amongst other regional and international organizations. Address key agenda of WRC Develop proposals for WRC Headed by Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen. Consists of Six Working Parties q Objectives To develop APT Common Proposals for WRCs To develop APT Common Views on the matters related to ITU Radiocommunication Assemblies (RAs), ITU-R Conference Preparatory Meetings (CPMs) and the ITU-R Special Committee for Regulatory and Procedural Matters (SCRPM) To assists APT Member countries, specially developing countries, in their preparations for WRCs, RAs, CPMs and the SC so that the interests of the region are protected 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 8

APT AWG q APT Wireless Group(AWG) q The APT Wireless Group (AWG), formerly knows as APT Wireless Forum (AWF) covers various aspects of emerging wireless systems including IMT/IMT-Advanced to meet the upcoming digital convergence era in the Asia-Pacific region. q It is assisting the process of providing cost effective radiocommunications solutions and facilitating the transfer of technology. It has developed many q Established in 2001 as APT IMT-2000 Forum (APTIF) q Promoting application of radio technologies q Facilitate cooperation for spectrum harmonization q Very active programme, with lot of interest of Industry q Developed many APT Recommendations and Reports related latest wireless technologies. q Headed by a Chairman and two vice-chairmen q Consists of three Working Groups (Spectrum, Technology, Service & Application), q 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 radiocommunications solutions; To facilitate the transfer of technology 28 -31 Feb 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 9

APT - WTSA The APT Preparatory Group for WTSA (APT-WTSA) The APT-WTSA was created to assist the APT Members to prepare for the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) in coordinating issues of regional interest and preparing coordinated regional contributions to the Assembly. APT-WTSA works closely with ASTAP on standardization issues. WTSA-16 consists of a Chairman, two Vice-Chairmen and three Working Groups (WGs): Working Group 1 (WG 1): ITU-T Working Methods Working Group 2 (WG 2): ITU-T Work Organization Working Group 3 (WG 3): Standardization Related Issues Objectives To assist APT Members to prepare for the WTSA in coordinating issues of regional interest and the submission of regional contributions to the Assembly To develop proposals from APT Member countries for input to the WTSA that considers the interests of the Asia-Pacific region To assist APT Members during the WTSA. 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 10

APT Standardization Program (ASTAP) q ASTAP launched in Feb 1997 to promote cooperation between members and better co-ordinate input to existing standard making forums rather than to develop new own standards within the region. q Noted for its achievements at coordinating regional views on standardization and presenting successfully at ITU World Telecom Standards Assembly (WTSA). q Objectives To establish regional cooperation on standardization and to contribute to global standardization activities; To harmonize standardization activities in the region To share knowledge and experience among APT members through studies, research and analysis To assist APT members, to develop the skills in telecom/ICT by providing research and analysis-based study results and surveys on key telecommunications/ICT areas; To enhance the level of expertise To foster appropriate institutional arrangements for promotion of telecommunications/ ICT standardization in the Asia-Pacific region Promote telecommunication standardization activities Consists of Three Working Groups and Advisory Board Headed by a Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 11

APT - WTDC q The APT Preparatory Group for WTDC (APT-WTDC) q APT-WTDC was created to assist the APT Members to prepare for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) in coordinating issues of regional interest and preparing coordinated regional contributions to the Conference. Structure of APT-WTDC 14 consists of a Chairman, Vice Chairmen and three Working Groups. q Working Group 1 (WG 1): Programs q Working Group 2 (WG 2): Regional Initiatives q Working Group 3 (WG 3): ITU-D Strategies Plan Objectives q To assist APT Members to prepare for the WTDC in coordinating issues of regional interest and the submission of regional contributions to the Conference. q To develop proposals from APT Member countries for input to the WTDC that considers the interests of the Asia-Pacific region. To assist APT Members during the WTDC. 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 12

Other regional/international organisations related to telecoms/ICT q International : ICANN, ISOC, ISO, IEC, IEEE q Regional /National : TTC, TTA, ETSI, 3 GPP 2, Various Forums 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 13

Focussing on the WTDC q Mock Conference will be based on the WTDC q But there are important features from ITU-R and ITU -T meetings from my colleagues. Many similarities but also differences ---------------------------WTDC q WTDC has several aims and outputs - Declaration, Action Plan, Resolutions/Recommendations, Questions q Preparations for the Conference - APT Preparatory Group q Inputs to the Conference - towards programmes, regional initiatives, SG matters, Resolutions 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 14

WTDC Suite of Outcomes q See WTDC-14 Report q PART A : Dubai Declaration q PART B : ITU-D Contribution to Draft ITU Splan q PART C : Dubai Action Plan - Objectives (1 -5) and Outputs - Regional Initiatives - Resolutions and Recommendations - SG Questions (Q 1 -8/SG 1; Q 1 -9/SG 2) q Annexes 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 15

WTDC-14 ASIA-PACIFIC (ASP) REGIONAL INITIATIVES q List of Regional Initiatives (see Annex II for detail)) q ASP 1: Special consideration for least developed countries, small island developing states, including Pacific island countries, and landlocked developing countries. q ASP 2: Emergency telecommunications q ASP 3: Harnessing the benefits of new technologies q ASP 4: Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband q ASP 5: Policy and regulation 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 16

WTDC-14 RESOLUTIONS q Important component of the Outputs q Some are new: others are revised (see Annex III) For example : RES 10 (Rev Hyderabad, 2010) RES 33 (Rev Dubai, 2014) RES 46 (Doha, 2006) RES 77 (Dubai, 2014) q Revision : Likely contenders are the most recent q Abrogation: Occurs when aims are achieved or no longer relevant (6 from Hyderabad at WTDC-14) 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 17

SG 1 & 2 Meetings EVENTS IN 2014 First meeting of ITU-D Study Group 1 (2014 -2018 study period) 15 - 19 September 2014, Switzerland [Geneva] First meeting of ITU-D Study Group 2 (2014 -2018 study period) 22 - 26 September 2014, Switzerland [Geneva] EVENTS IN 2015 ITU-D Study Group 1 Rapporteur Group Meetings 13 - 24 April 2015, Switzerland [Geneva] ITU-D Study Group 2 Rapporteur Group Meetings 27 April - 8 May 2015, Switzerland [Geneva] Second meeting of ITU-D Study Group 2 (2014 -2017 study period) 7 - 11 September 2015, Switzerland [Geneva] Second meeting of ITU-D Study Group 1 (2014 -2017 study period) 14 - 18 September 2015, Switzerland [Geneva] EVENTS IN 2016 ITU-D Study Group 1 Expert meetings 15 -19 February 2016, Hungary [Budapest] ITU-D Study Group 1 Rapporteur Group meetings 28 -31 Feb 2016, Switzerland Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 4 - 15 April [Geneva] 18

Thank You Prepared by: Dr Bob Horton 28 -31 March 2016 Training Course on Preparing for International Conferences 19