ICTs FOR SMART SUSTAINABLE ASIA PACIFIC ITU Asia

ICTs FOR SMART SUSTAINABLE ASIA PACIFIC ITU Asia & the Pacific Regional Development Forum Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Philippines. 06 -07 June 2016 Ioane Koroivuki Regional Director ITU Regional Office for Asia & the Pacific Bangkok, Thailand

ICTs FOR SMART SUSTAINABLE ASIA PACIFIC Session 1: WTDC-14 Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives Setting the Regional Context Implementing the Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives 2015 -2017 Ioane Koroivuki Regional Director ITU Regional for Asia & the Pacific Bangkok, Thailand ITU ASP RDF 2016 Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Philippines 06 -07 June 2016

Agenda 1 Introduction 2 ITU 2020 Vision 3 BDT Strategy – Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs 4 The Regional Initiatives – – Implementation Projects 5 Implementation – Current Status 6 The Way Ahead – – Priorities Projects 4

ITU CONNECT 2020 VISION GROWTH Enable and foster access to and increased use of telecommunications/ICTs SUSTAINABILITY Manage challenges resulting from the telecommunication/ ICT development INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIP Lead, improve and adapt to the changing telecommunication/ICT environment 55% households access to the Internet 60% individuals using the Internet 40% Telecoms/ICTs be 40% more affordable ( i) 50% households access to Internet in developing world; 15% in LDCs (ii) 50% of individuals using the Internet in developing world; 20% in LDCs (iii) 40% affordability gap be reduced by 40% between developed and developing countries (iv) Broadband services should cost no more than 5% of average monthly income in the developing countries. . . 40% improvement in cybersecurity readiness 50% reduction in volume of redundant e-waste 30% decrease GHG emissions per device generated by the telecom/ICT sector Telecommunication/ICT environment conducive to innovation Effective partnerships of stakeholders in telecommunication/ICT environment • Resolution on Connect 2020 Agenda • Approved by the ITU Plenipotentiary 5 Conference (PP-14): • Includes measurable targets – ICT indicators

Dubai Action Plan : Objectives Objective #1 Foster international cooperation on telecommunication/ICT development issues Objective #2 Foster an enabling environment for ICT development and foster the development of telecommunication/ICT networks as well as relevant applications and services, including bridging the standardization gap Objective #3 Enhance confidence and security in the use of telecommunications/ICTs, and roll-out of relevant applications and services Objective #4 Build human and institutional capacity, provide data and statistics, promote digital inclusion and provide concentrated assistance to countries in special need Objective #5 Enhance environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation and disaster management efforts through telecommunication/ICTs 6

Dubai Action Plan : Outputs 1 Output 1. 1: World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) Output 1. 2: Regional preparatory meetings (RPMs) Output 1. 3: Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) Output 1. 4: Study groups Outputs 2 Output 2. 1: Policy and regulatory frameworks Output 2. 2: Telecommunication/ICT networks, including conformance and interoperability and bridging the standardization gap Output 2. 3: Innovation and partnership Outputs 3 Output 3. 1: Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs Output 3. 2: ICT applications and services Outputs 4 Output 4. 1: Capacity building Output 4. 2: Telecommunication/ICT statistics Output 4. 3: Digital inclusion of people with specific needs Output 4. 4: Concentrated assistance to LDCs, SIDS and LLDCs Outputs 5 Output 5. 1: ICTs and climate-change adaptation and mitigation Output 5. 2: Emergency telecommunications 7

Strategic Planning • Strategy Plan Strategy Action • Action Plan • Operation Plan Operation

Implementation Framework Objectives Outcomes Outputs

Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives : 2015 -17 Initiative #1 Special consideration for least developed countries, small island developing states, including Pacific island countries, and landlocked developing countries Initiative #2 Emergency Telecommunications Initiative #3 Harnessing the benefits of new technologies Initiative #4 Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Initiative #5 Policy & Regulation 10

Projects : Partners Do. CA, Australia Supporting Implementation of the Regional Initiatives Intelsat, ITSO, Kacific, Inmarsat, ICTDF, Estonia, Sat Comms & Emergency Telecommunications, PICs NBTC, Thailand DTTB, DTRB, SM & Licensing, Cyber. Security, Community TV, others MSIP, R. O. Korea MIC, Japan Spectrum Management & Master Plans Emergency Telecommunications 11

WHATS THE SITUATION TODAY? 12

Initiative #1 Special consideration for least developed countries, small island developing states, including Pacific island countries, and landlocked developing countries Objective : To provide special assistance to least developed countries (LDCs), small island developing States (SIDS), including Pacific island countries, and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) in order to meet their priority ICT requirements Expected results 1. Improved infrastructure and enhanced access to affordable ICT services. 2. Improved enabling environment to facilitate ICT development. 3. Appropriate national, sub-regional and regional frameworks for cybersecurity. 4. Enhanced skills of relevant human resources. 5. Addressing specific issues and challenges in the Pacific island countries What’s the situation today ? 13

Regional Initiative #1 Special consideration for least developed countries, small island developing states, including Pacific island countries, and landlocked developing countries (2015 -2016) 2015 -2016 Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting 2015 Nuku'alofa, Tonga Cybersecurity and COP Awareness and Network readiness assessment for Nepal Concentrated Assistance for Lao PDR on National Cybersecurity Law Training on Network Security Assessment National Strategy/ Policy, Laws and Institution Mechanism for Cyber Security including the Security of Telecom/ICT Networks and Services Institutional capacity building of the regulator Text-to-Speech Development for Laos ICT Applications for Rural Development Assistance to Tuvalu and Pacific Islands Countries Concentrated assistance on Connectivity in the Pacific Provision of Network Management System and Applications for Rural ICT Community Centres Implementation of framework for action on ICT development for the Pacific Broadband feasibility Study for PNG Assistance in IXP in Samoa Telecom Strategy for the Pacific � The Next 5 years Telecom Strategy for the Pacific: Implementation aspects ITCI Training of trainers 14 Kathmandu, Nepal (Republic of) Vientiane, Lao P. D. R. Kabul, Afghanistan Kathmandu, Nepal (Republic of) Dili, Timor-Leste Lao P. D. R. Suva, Fiji Vanuatu Multi Countries Fiji Pacific Papua New Guinea Samoa Nadi, Fiji Pacific Samoa

Objective : To provide assistance to Member States at all phases of disaster management, i. e. disaster preparedness including early warning, disaster response/relief and rehabilitation of telecommunication networks. Expected results 1) Identification of suitable technologies to be used for emergency communications. 2) Creation of common databases to share information on emergency communications. 3) Design of national and sub-regional emergency communication plans, taking into account the impact of climate change. 4) Development of appropriate policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks on emergency communications at national and regional level. 5) Availability of a dedicated set of equipment for emergency radio communication in the Asia-Pacific region. 6) Capacity building in relation to emergency telecommunications and disaster preparedness. 7) Mechanism for sharing information and best practices on utilizing ICTs for disaster preparedness, disaster response/relief and reconstruction among countries in the region and others. What’s the situation today ? 15

2015 -2016 Compliance Testing of Mobile Base Stations and Broadcast stations Strengthen human capacity building on the Emergency Services using New Technologies Study and comprehensive assessment of ICT use for Emergency Telecommunications Assistance to ASP countries in Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Mobile Network Disaster Restoration Plan Development of an National Emergency Telecommunications Plan Emergency Communications : Disaster resilience framework 16 Thimphu, Bhutan Dili, Timor-Leste Multi Countries Kathmandu, Nepal (Republic of) Samoa Islamabad, Multi Countries

Objective To assist ITU Member States in utilizing new technologies and address human and technical capacity challenges related to issues such as those identified in the expected results, among others. Expected results 1. Assistance in the development of frameworks for new and emerging technical issues as well as for utilizing new technologies in, but not limited to, the following areas: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Digitization of broadcasting Next-generation network Transition to IPv 6 Digital literacy and inclusion for all (e. g. people with disabilities, etc. ) ICT applications Multilingual local content Accredited laboratory Spectrum management and monitoring What’s the situation today ? i) Cybersecurity, j) Number misuse k) Issues related to climate change and e-waste l) Over-the-top (OTT) services m) Cloud computing n) Quality of service o) International mobile roaming p) Cable landing stations 17

2015 -2016 Domain Name cc. TLD Capacity Building in Spectrum Monitoring Male, Maldives Timor-Leste Workshop on Spectrum Management and Monitoring Workshop on National Spectrum Management and Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS 4 DC) Training on Conformity and Interoperability in Asia-Pacific region Enabling efficient and optimum spectrum resources usage by the industries and users Training on Spectrum Monitoring International Satellite Symposium 2015 Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Satellite Coordination ITU/NBTC Seminar on Community TV Broadcasting ITU-AIBD Pre-Asia Media Summit Workshop on Digital Broadcasting Implementation Satellite network registration and project feasibility related assistances Conformity and Interoperability in Asia-Pacific region Strategic Plan on Telecommunications Infrastructure, ICT Technology Map and Broadband Development Expert Assistance in Digital TV Transition in Samoa ITU-ABU Pacific Media Partnership Conference 2016 Maintenance and development of the interactive transmission map for the Asia-Pacific Re Supporting IPv 6 implementation in Asia-Pacific region National Internet Exchange Center Regional Workshop on OTT and IBB Hybrid Technologies for Broadcasters Business Incubation Program for Mobile Applications Development 18 China Suva, Fiji Beijing, China Thimphu, Bhutan Beijing, China Da Nang, Viet Nam Manila, Philippines Bangkok, Thailand Seoul, Korea (Rep. of) Dili, Multi Countries Tehran, Multi Countries Phnom Penh, Multi Countries Apia, Samoa Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Bangkok, Multi Countries Cambodia, Mongolia Dili, Timor-Leste Malaysia Islamabad, Pakistan

2015 -2016 ITU-TRCSL Symposium on Cloud Computing e-Government Assessment and Feasibility Study for ASP countries Training of Mobile Application development and mobile mediated solutions workshops for instructors IOT Strategy for telecom service providers in connected society ITU -ASEAN Partnership on ICT Development of technical skills for Incident Responders ITU-AIBD-ABU Pre-Summit Workshop: Enhancing Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Transition Experience followed by Asia Media Summit 2015 ITU-ABU Pacific Media Partnership Conference 2015: Partnering for Broadcasting Human Capacity building for Iran in areas of telecom/ICT Technical Assistance on Telecommunications / ICT Indicators and Statistics for Indonesia, Myanmar and Viet Nam Colombo, Sri Lanka Multi Countries Kabul, Afghanistan Asia-Pacific ASEAN Manila, Philippines Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Apia, Samoa Tehran, Iran Quarter 1/2016 Girls in ICT Day 2015 & 2016 Bangkok, Thailand Regional Knowledge Exchange Forum Digital Literacy for children in the rural areas and promoting awareness of children and teachers on staying safe online. INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT (ISDS) 2016: "Accelerating inclusive and sustainable development through ICT" Capacity building on Green ICT Strategies IPv 6 Infrastructure Security Training Broadband Quality of Service - End User Perspective Training Spectrum Monitoring Training Green ICTs and Smart Grid Training Conformity and Interoperability Training Internet and IPv 6 Infrastructure Security Training IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and 4 Generation-Long Term Evolution (4 G-LTE) Training Internet of Things Training Conformity and Interoperability : PTN (Packet Transport Network) Interoperability Test, EMC regulatory requirements for ICT products , Mobile Terminal Testing Training Spectrum Management Training 19 Broadband Access Technologies Training Manila, Philippines Indonesia Manila Asia-Pacific Bangkok, Thailand Beijing, Chengdu, China Bangkok, Thailand Beijing, China Bangkok, Thailand Online

Objective : To assist Member States in the development of broadband access in urban and rural areas and to support system construction to resolve social issues leveraging the benefits of telecommunication/ICT applications. Expected results 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. National broadband policies to meet the requirements of developing countries. Improved broadband infrastructure and access to affordable ICT services in urban and rural areas, including remote and hilly terrains as well as remote islands. Development of telecommunication/ICT applications that can support multilingualism and address local needs. Enhanced skills in the area of broadband communication networks for the relevant human resources. Implementation of solutions providing cost-effective broadband infrastructure addressing the deployment and operational challenges in rural and remote areas, including remote islands. International cooperation on multi-stakeholder empowerment of ICT volunteers Capacity building and deployment of cost-effective e health services in rural and remote areas, thereby reducing operational and administrative costs. Accelerating the evolution and deployment of next-generation network infrastructure, including mobile/wireless communication networks, land/submarine optical fiber cable networks and Internet networks, for both national and regional connectivity. Studies and assistance on effective utilization and optimization of optical fiber cable networks, especially submarine cable networks. What’s the situation today ? 20

2015 -2016 Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on USO and Broadband Bangkok, Thailand ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Development Forum 2016 Affordable Access to Internet Maintenance and development of the interactive transmission map for the Asia-Pacific Region ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Reshaping Policy and Regulatory Landscape for Accelerating Broadband Access Regional Development Forum: Facilitating Investment in ICT Sector Manila, Philippines Male, Maldives Bangkok, Thailand Deployment of e-applications in Asia-Pacific region (E-agriculture, m-health) ICT application deployment for Smart Sustainable Society / Cities Jakarta, Indonesia Bangkok, Thailand Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, PNG, Philippines, Vanuatu New Delhi, India Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on e-Government, Smart Cities, and Digital Societies for Sustainable Development Study on Sustainability of Community Internet Centres Broadband Access and uptake ITU-GSMA Mobile Broadband Forum Broadband Access Network Planning Training Bangkok, Thailand NGN project Planning and Costing Training Wireless Broadband Roadmap Development Training Critical Factors for success in Broadband Roll out Training New Delhi, India Iran Ghaziabad / Delhi 21 Multi Countries New Delhi, India Bangkok, Thailand New Delhi, India

Initiative #5 Policy and Regulation Objective : To assist Member States in developing appropriate policy and regulatory frameworks, enhancing skills, increasing information sharing and strengthening regulatory cooperation. Expected results 1) Development of appropriate policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks relating to the regional initiatives where necessary 2) Enhancing the skills of relevant human resources 3) Promotion of regulatory cooperation and information sharing. What’s the situation today ? 22

Initiative #5 Policy and Regulation 2015 -2016 ITU-D Regional Economic and Financial Forum of Telecommunications/ICTs for Asia and Pacific Region Wireless Broadband Master Plan Review of licensing framework Regulatory Training on Licensing and service regulation Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ITU Asia-Pacific Region Regulators Roundtable and International Training Programme Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ITU-IDA Executive Training Programme Singapore, Singapore OTT in Cambodia Review on Post-Liberalization of the Telecommunication Sector in Timor Leste MIIT ITU Seminar on ICT Development in Internet+ Age ITU-D Regional Economic and Financial Forum of Telecommunications/ICTs for Asia and Pacific Region Review of licensing framework Assistance to Mongolia on Policy and Regulation MIIT ITU Seminar on Policy and Regulation Economic aspects of Spectrum Management Tariff Policy and Regulation Assistance to Timor Leste for converged regulator ITU-IDA Executive Training Programme 2016 ITU Asia-Pacific Regulators Roundtable and International Training Program ITU-TRAI Regional Seminar on Consumer Protection Telecom Policy and Regulation Training for Government Officials Assistance to Mongolia on Policy and Regulation Satellite Network Registration Procedures and International Regulations Training Making Quadplay Pay: Costing and Pricing Infrastructure Access Training Net Neutrality Training APT ITU Training on Preparing for International Conferences Thimphu, Bhutan Colombo, Sri Lanka Islamabad, Pakistan 23 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Dili, Timor-Leste Harbin, China New Delhi, India Colombo, Sri Lanka Ulan Bator, Mongolia Chonqing, China Iran (Islamic Republic of) Vientiane, Lao P. D. R. Dili, Timor-Leste Singapore, Singapore Islamabad, Pakistan New Delhi, India Vientiane, Lao P. D. R. Ulan Bator, Mongolia On-Line, ITU Academy Bangkok, Thailand Ghaziabad / Delhi Bangkok, Thailand

Activities Implemented and Planned: 2015 -16 NUMBER OF ACTIONS OBJECTIVE 2 OBJECTIVE 3 OBJECTIVE 4 OBJECTIVE 5 ASP Co. E TOTAL 2015 22 10 13 4 9 58 2016 25 9 11 2 15 62 24

Activities Implemented and Planned : 2015 -16 25

Achieving Objectives: Asia-Pacific (2015 -2018) By Year 55 -65 activities each year + projects Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Objective 5 15 9 2 4 6 11 13 11 8 9 8 10 25 24 24 2016 1 2017 2018 10 22 2015 Projects 14 14 4 17 Co. Es 16 26 10 12

Achieving Objectives: Asia-Pacific (2015 -2018) By Objective 55 -65 activities each year + projects 2015 2016 2017 2018 24 24 14 25 11 10 1 Objective 1 Projects 11 9 10 22 Objective 2 17 14 8 8 Objective 3 16 15 13 4 6 2 4 Objective 5 Co. Es 10 27 9 12

ITU Asia-Pacific Centres of Excellence (2015 -2018) 32 ITU Centres of Excellence Upto 6 Centres each in Africa, Americas, Arab, Asia-Pacific, CIS and Europe Region TOT Academy – Ministry of ICT (Thailand ) Policy & Regulation & Broadband Access National Information Society Agency (Rep. of Korea) Policy & Regulation IMPACT (Malaysia) Cybersecurity State Radio Monitoring Centre (China) Asia-Pacific Centres of Excellence Spectrum Management China Academy of Telecommunications Research (MIIT, China ) Conformance and Interoperability Advanced Level Telecom Training Centre (India ) Broadband Access Note: List of selected ITU Asia-Pacific Co. E (Formal agreement awaited)

The Way Ahead: The Next 18 Months Identifying Priorities Structuring Projects Working Collaboratively 29

Thank You Ioane Koroivuki Regional Director ITU Regional Office for Asia & the Pacific 111/3 Chaeng. Wattana Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, THAILAND P : +66 -2 -575 0055 F : +66 -2 -575 3705 30

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Output 2. 1: Policy and Regulatory Frameworks links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative 3 and 4 (3) Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband, (4) Policy and Regulation Outcomes 2015 2016 Enhanced dialogue and cooperation among national regulators, policy-makers and other telecommunication /ICT stakeholders on topical policy, legal and regulatory issues to help countries achieve their goals of creating a more inclusive information society Policy and regulatory knowledge exchange through Forums , Ministerial, Regulators Roundtable, Policy and regulatory knowledge exchange through Forums Regulators Roundtable, digital societies Improved decision-making on policy and regulatory issues and conducive policy, legal and regulatory environment for the ICT sector Built human capacity of policy makers and regulators developed through regional and national trainings. Customized assistance to countries on Wireless Broadband Licensing, OTT, Connected Age, Post Liberalization Review (8 countries) Customized assistance to countries on Licensing, Tariff, Converged regulator, cc. TLD domain names, Broadband access, (7 countries). Build human capacity of policy makers and regulators developed through regional and national trainings.

Output 2. 2: Telecommunication/ICT networks, including conformance and interoperability and bridging the standardization gap links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative (3) Harnessing the benefits of new technologies, and (4) Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Outcomes 2015 2016 Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on key infrastructure development issues and Broadband Access through RDFS, Workshops Customized assistance to countries on IPv 6, C&I, affordable access (2 countries), Strengthened human capacity through regional (C&I, IPv 6 Infra Security, Broadband Access) and national trainings. Improved network information through update of terrestrial maps Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on key infrastructure development issues (RDF) Customized assistance to countries on Compliance testing, C&I, IPv 6, Technology Roadmap, NIX ( 5 countries), Strengthened human capacity through regional (NGN, Io. T, C&I, Internet and IPv 6 Security, Mobile Broadband, Broadband Access) and national trainings Improved network information through update of terrestrial maps Spectrum Management Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on Satellite Coordination and Cross Border interference Mitigation Customized assistance to countries on Spectrum Assessment and Wireless BB Master-plan and Cross border mitigation (8 countries), Strengthened human capacity through regional (Satellite Coordination, Spectrum Monitoring, Spectrum Management an DTTV (Pacific)) and national trainings. Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on Economic Aspects of Spectrum Management, Spectrum Issues Customized assistance to countries on Spectrum Monitoring and satellite, Spectrum Master-plan, Cross border interference Mitigation (4+ countries) Strengthened human capacity through regional (Spectrum management and Monitoring, SMS 4 DC ) and national trainings Broadcasting Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on broadcasting issues, Continued partnership with regional organisations ABU and AIBD Customized assistance on digital broadcasting (3 countries) Regional Study on Interactive Multimedia Services Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on broadcasting issues, Continued partnership with regional organisations ABU and AIBD Customized assistance on digital broadcasting (1 country) Telecom/ICT Networks, NGN, Broadband, IPv 6, Internet Exchange, C&I, Bridging the standardization Gap

Output 2. 3: Innovation and partnership links to all Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives 2015 2016 Most ASP activities leveraged on strategic partnerships Most ASP activities leverages on strategic partnerships -ABU, AIBD, ADB, APT, ASEAN, APNIC, FAO, GSMA, PITA, UNICEF, ICANN, ISOC and others -ABU, ADB, AIBD, APT, ASEAN, APNIC, FAO, GSMA, PITA, - Australia, Japan, Rep of Korea, Thailand, - Centres of Excellence - Australia, Rep of Korea, Thailand, - Centres of Excellence

Output 3. 1: Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative 3, Harnessing the benefits of new technologies OUTCOMES Strengthened capacity of Member States to incorporate and implement cybersecurity policies and strategies into nation-wide ICT plans, as well as appropriate legislation Enhanced ability of Member States to respond to cyberthreats in a timely manner Enhanced cooperation, information exchange and knowhow transfer among Member States and with relevant Players 2015 Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on Cloud Computing and Security Customized assistance to countries on Cybersecurity, COP, Cybersecurity Policy, National Security Assessment, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Literacy and Child Online Protection (5 countries) Strengthened human capacity on IPv 6 Infrastructure Security 2016 Customized assistance to countries on Cybersecurity, Capacity Building for Incidence Responders ( 2 countries); ASEAN COP framework (10 countries) Strengthened human capacity on Internet and IPv 6 Infrastructure Security

Output 3. 2: ICT applications and services links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative 3 and 4, Harnessing the benefits of new technologies, Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Outcomes 2015 Improved capacity of countries for the planning of national sectoral e-strategies to foster the enabling environment for upscaling ICT applications Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on e-Government, Smart Cities, Digital Societies, SMEs Improved capacity of countries to leverage ICT/mobile applications to improve the delivery of value-added services in high-priority areas (e. g. health, governance, education, payments, etc. ) in order to provide effective solutions for various challenges in sustainable development through public-private collaboration Customized assistance to countries on e -Gov, Smart City, e-agriculture, Cloud application, Mobile App, Community Centre (5 countries) Enhanced innovation, knowledge and skills of national institutions to use ICT and broadband for development Strengthened human capacity on Smart City, Smart Grids, e-agriculture strategy development Enhanced capacity for strategic planning on e-agriculture through (FAO-ITU eagriculture Guide). 2016 Enhanced awareness and regional dialogue on Digital Societies Policy Forum , Consumer protection, IOT Strategy, e-agriculture, e-Gov, Smart Cities, Digital Societies Customized assistance to countries on Mobile app, e-agriculture, Broadband access and uptake (7 countries) Strengthened human capacity on IOT application, ICT for rural development, eagriculture Improved information on e-agriculture solutions

Output 4. 1: Capacity Building links to all Asia-Pacific Regional Initiatives Outcomes 2015 2016 Enhanced capacity building of membership in international Internet governance Enhanced partnership and engagement in capacity building through Co. E Steering Committee Meeting Improved knowledge and skills of ITU membership in the use of telecommunications / ICTs Customized assistance to countries on strengthening ITCI, IP Transit Traffic , IPv 6, Post Liberalization Review and Numbering plan (4 countries), Customized assistance to countries on Emergency telecom, IPv 6, public policy issues, mobile broadband (5 countries) Enhanced awareness of the role of human and institutional capacity building for telecommunications/ICTs and development for the ITU membership Strengthened human capacity on priority issues through Co. Es (8 implemented), ITP, ITU-IDA, ITU-TRAI, ITU-NBTC and national workshops. Strengthened human capacity on priority issues through Co. Es (14 planned), ITP, ITU -IDA, ITU-TRAI, ITU-NBTC (mentioned in other outputs)

Output 4. 2: Telecommunication/ICT statistics Outcomes 2015 2016 Enhanced information and knowledge of policy-makers and other stakeholders on current telecommunication/ICT trends and developments based on high-quality, internationally comparable telecommunication/ICT statistics and data analysis Enhanced awareness amongst countries on their ICT Development (MIS Report launch) Strengthened capacity on ICT indicators and statistics (3 country) Enhanced dialogue between telecommunication/ICT data producers and users and increased capacity and skills of producers of telecommunication/ICT statistics to carry out data collections at the national level based on international standards and methodologies Customized country specific assistance on Telecom/ICT Indicators and Statistics (1 country) Enhanced awareness amongst countries on their ICT Development (MIS Report launch)

Output 4. 3: Digital inclusion of people with specific needs links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative 3 Harnessing the benefits of new technologies 2015 Strengthened capacity of Member States to develop and implement digital inclusion policies, strategies and guidelines to ensure telecommunication/ICT accessibility for people with specific needs* and the use of telecommunications /ICTs for the social and economic empowerment of people with specific needs Improved capacity of members to provide people with specific needs with digital literacy training and training on the use of telecommunications/ICTs for social and economic development 2016 Enhanced awareness to encourage Girls in ICT and digital inclusion Customized country assistance on Digital Literacy, text to speech (2 countries) Customized country assistance on text to speech (1 country)

Output 4. 4: Concentrated assistance to LDCs, SIDS and LLDCs links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative 1 Special consideration for least developed countries, small island developing states, including Pacific island countries, and landlocked developing countries 2015 Improved access to and use of telecommunications/ICTs in LDCs, SIDS, LLDCs and countries with economies in Transition Enhanced capacity of LDCs, SIDS and LLDCs in telecommunication/ICT development 2016 Enhanced commitment for development through Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting and other related forums Enhanced engagement for development through regional dialogue (PITA Forum) Customized country assistance on Licensing, IP traffic), Rural telecom, VSAT deployment, Broadband, Cybersecurity, Post –Liberalization Review ( 6 countries) Customized country assistance on Network Management, Broadband, NIX, Tariff (4 countries) Strengthened capacity through trainings in & for the Pacific Improved awareness on priority issues through Pacific Study on strategy Improved access through Pacific Satellite & Emergency Communications Project Strengthened capacity through trainings in & for the Pacific Improved access through Pacific Satellite & Emergency Communications Project

Output 5. 1: ICTs and climate-change adaptation and mitigation Outcomes 2015 Improved availability of information and solutions for Member States, regarding climate -change adaptation and Mitigation Strengthened capacity on Green ICTs through development of training material and holding trainings Enhanced capacity of Member States in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation policy and regulatory frameworks Improved awareness on climate change adaptation Development of e-waste policy 2016 Improved awareness on climate change adaptation

Output 5. 2 : Emergency telecommunications links to Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative (2), Emergency Telecommunications Outcomes Developed standards-based monitoring and early-warning systems linked to national and regional networks Collaboration to facilitate emergency disaster response Established partnerships among relevant organizations dealing with the use of telecommunication/ICT systems for the purpose of disaster preparedness, prediction, detection and mitigation Increased awareness of regional and international cooperation for easy access to, and sharing of, information related to the use of telecommunications /ICTs for emergency Situations 2015 Enhanced engagement and knowledge sharing on emergency telecommunications Customized country assistance on equipment, restoration plan, CAP (5 countries ) Improved capacity on disaster communication through the Pacific Satellite & Emergency Communications Project Enhanced partnership on emergency telecommunications 2016 Enhanced engagement and knowledge sharing on emergency telecommunications Customized country assistance on NETP, Disaster resilience (3 countries) Improved capacity on disaster communication through the Pacific Satellite & Emergency Communications Project

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