Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) Ref.: BDT/DM/194 Geneva,19 June 2012 To: Communications Administrations, RCC Executive Committee, ITU-D, ITU-T, ITU-R Sector Members and Associates Subject: ITU workshop for the CIS countries “Enhancing of Public-private Partnership in the CIS Countries within the framework of the Activities of the ITU Sectors” to take place in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan 22-24 August 2012 Dear Sir/Madam, On behalf of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) I am pleased to inform you that the International Telecommunication Union in collaboration with the Institute of Electronic and Telecommunications at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov is organizing the workshop for the CIS countries ““Enhancing of Public-private Partnership in the CIS Countries within the framework of the Activities of the ITU Sectors” which will be held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan from 22 to 24 August 2012. ITU Sector Membership, which unites regional organizations, scientific and finance institutions, companies and universities specialized in ICT, is a kind of accelerator for establishment of partnership relations between public and private enterprises of the ICT sector. Joint participation of private companies and public organizations in the ITU projects allows to elaborate innovation decisions. In this way, rational business models and financial capacities of the private sector further attaining of development goals. The workshop aims at extending of public-private partnership in the information and communication industry, promoting elaboration of new joint projects, involving private companies and public organizations in joint events, including those realized within the framework of the three ITU Sectors: Radiocommunication, Standardization, and Development. The workshop is destined for representatives of ministries, regulators, telecommunication operators, universities, and other interested organizations of the ITU Member States, the ITU-D Sector Members and Associates from the CIS Region. The workshop language is Russian. The workshop will be paperless. All the workshop materials, including presentations will be available on the ITU site: http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/events/index.html and on the website of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov: www.iet.edu.kg. No registration fee will be required. All expenses of the workshop participants are to be covered by the sending organization. If you wish to participate in the workshop, you are kindly requested to fill out the Registration Form (Annex 2) and send it to the contacts indicated in the Form not later than 14 August 2012. International Telecommunication Union • Place des Nations • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland Тел.: +41 22 730 5111 • Факс: +41 22 730 5545/730 5484 • Эл. почта: bdtmail@itu.int • www.itu.int-d • -2- ITU is able to provide to a limited number of countries (low income) one full (or two partial fellowship) to the Administration, covering air ticket, accommodation and terminal costs. In this regard, we kindly ask you to fill out the attached Fellowship Request Form (Annex 4) and send it to the ITU Fellowship Service by fax: +41 22 730 57 78 or email: bdtfellowships@itu.int no later than 8 August 2012. Candidates for the fellowship should be approved by the Administrations. For additional information and clarifications please address to Mr. Andrei Untila, Programme Officer, the ITU Area Office for the CIS, email: andrei.untila@itu.int, telephone: +7(495)926-60-70, fax: +7(495)926-60-73; Ms. Ainura Sadyrbayeva, Main Specialist, Institute of Electronic and Telecommunications at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov, email: sad.ainura@mail.ru, tel.: + 996 312 542942, mob.: +996 555 785888. Sincerely, [Original signed] Brahima Sanou Director Annexes: - Draft Programme A -3- ANNEX ITU workshop for the CIS countries “Enhancing of Public-private Partnership in the CIS Countries within the framework of the Activities of the ITU Sectors” Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan 22-24 August 2012 Draft Programme 22 August 2012, Wednesday. Day 1 08:30-09:00 Registration of participants 09:00—09:45 Opening Ceremony Opening Remarks: ·Host Country (Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyz Republic), ·Chairman of the event (Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov), ·Welcome address on behalf of State Agency of Communication under the Government of Kyrgyz Republic, ·Representative of ITU Introduction of the Workshop Delegates 09:45-12:00 SESSION 1: Moderator B.Nurmatov, Director, Institute of Electronic and Telecommunications at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov The Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D): mandate, tasks, world and regional experience Session 1 will focus on the issues of participation of the ICT companies and organizations of CIS in ITU-D activities ITU Sector Membership, which unites regional organizations, scientific and finance institutions, companies and universities specialized in ICT, is a kind of accelerator for establishment of partnership relations between public and private enterprises of the ICT sector. Joint participation of private companies and public organizations in the ITU projects allows to elaborate innovation decisions. In this way, rational business models and financial capacities of the private sector further attaining of development goals. The workshop aims at extending of public-private partnership in the information and communication industry, promoting elaboration of new joint projects, involving private companies and public organizations in joint events, including those realized within the framework of the three ITU Sectors: Radiocommunication, Standardization, and Development. 09:45-10:30 The ITU Activities in the CIS Region. Activities of the ITU Area Office for the CIS in 2011-2011. Orozobek Kaiykov, Head, ITU Area Office for the CIS -4- 10:30-11:15 11:15-12.00 Coffee-break The ITU-D Regional Presence Strengthening in Developing Countries P.Vorobienko, Director, Odessa National Academy of Telecommunication named after A.Popov, d.t.s. 12:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:30 Continuation of SESSION 1 14:00-14:45 Creation of a Global Centre to Resist Child Exploitation in the Internet based on ICT-D V.Kaptur, Pro-rector for Scientific work of Odessa National Academy of Telecommunication named after A.Popov, c.t.s., s.r.a. 14:45-15:30 Activities of the ITU-D Study Groups (Study Group1 and Study Group) Orozobek Kaiykov, Head, ITU Area Office for the CIS 15:30-15:45 15.45-16.30 Coffee-break Creation of the Laboratory and Educational Centre of the Institute of Electronic and Telecommunications at the KSTU, Development of its Data Centre and Cooperation with Other Universities Specialized in Distant Education B.Nurmatov, Director, Institute of Electronic and Telecommunications at the KSTU 16:30-17:00 Exchange of opinions. The Session summing up 23 August 2012, Thursday. Day 2 09.00–12.00 SESSION 2: Moderator TBC The Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R): mandate, tasks, world and regional experience Session 1 will focus on the issues of participation of the ICT companies and organizations of CIS in ITU-R activities The ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) plays a vital role in the global management of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits - limited natural resources which are increasingly in demand from a large and growing number of services. The ITU-R main task is to ensure the rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radiocommunication services, including those using satellite orbits, and to carry out studies and approve Recommendations on radiocommunication matters. In implementing this task, ITU-R aims at creating the conditions for harmonized development and effi cient operation of existing and new radiocommunication systems, taking due account of all parties concerned. 09:00-09:45 International Cooperation in the RF Spectrum Use Control: History, Main Tasks, Methods, and -5- Role of ITU-R Speaker TBD 09:45-10:30 The ITU Study Groups. Participation of the CAs, Communication Providers and Private Sector in the Research and Elaboration of Radiocommunication Stantdards Speaker TBD 10.30-11.00 Перерыв на кофе/чай 11.00-11.30 Presentation Topic TBD 11:30-12:00 Presentation Topic TBD 12.00 – 14.00 Обед 14.00 – 17.00 SESSION 3: Moderator – ITU Representative The Standardization Sector (ITU-T): mandate, tasks, world and regional experience Session 1 will focus on the issues of participation of the ICT companies and organizations of CIS in ITU-T activities The Standardization Sector (ITU-T) is a global forum, which is responsible for elaboration of technologies and standards of telecommunication (except for radiocommunication) and global telecommunication standardization. The ITU-T work areas include ensuring the needs of developing countries are taken into account in the development of global ICTs; accessibility; adopting international standards to ensure seamless global communications and interoperability for next generation networks (NGN); building confidence and security in the use of ICTs; emergency communications to develop early warning systems and to provide access to communications during and after disasters and the reduction of the impact of ICTs on climate change as well as create better understanding of how ICTs can mitigate its effects. 14:00-14:45 International Cooperation in the Field of Standardization. Main Tasks, Methods, and Role of the ITU-T. The ITU-T Study Groups. Participation of the Sector Members in the Research Work and Telecommunication Standard Elaboration Speaker TBD 14:45-15:30 15.30 – 16:00 16:00-16:30 16:30-17:00 Presentation Topic TBD Coffee-break Presentation Topic TBD Exchange of opinions. The Session summing up 24 August 2012, Friday. Day 3 -6- 09:00-10:30 Roundtable. Moderator O.Kaiykov, Head, ITU Are Office for CIS Ways of PPP extending. Extending of cooperation between private companies and ITU Sectors. Participation of private companies in preparations for ITU world conferences. Issues which can be solved within the capacities of private sector. IUT’s possible support and assistance to private companies 10:30-11:00 Coffee-break 11:00-12:00 Continuation of the roundtable 12:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:30 Summing up. Conclusions and recommendations 15:30-16:00 Coffee-break 16:00-17:00 Presentation of the Certificates. Closing of the Workshop