Telecommunication
Development Bureau (BDT)
Ref.
BDT/IEE/RME/DM/210
Geneva, 4 July 2012
Administrations of ITU Member States,
Regulators and ITU-D Sector Members of
the Asia-Pacific Region
Subject:
Invitation to ITU IDA Executive Training Program: “Enabling Frameworks for ICT Development
– The Singapore Experience”, 3-7 September 2012, Singapore
Dear Sir / Madam,
It is a great pleasure to invite your organization to participate in the ITU IDA Executive Training Programme:
“Enabling Frameworks for ICT Development – The Singapore Experience”, which will take place in
Singapore, 3-7 September 2012.
This Programme, which is organized by the Info-Communications Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore
in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is addressed to senior officials from
Telecommunication/ICT Ministries and Regulatory Bodies dealing with policy and regulatory planning and
implementation. The training aims to provide an overview of telecommunication/ICT regulatory framework
and practices mainly in Singapore. Please see Annex 1 for details.
Please note that fees will be charged by IDA for this training, which should be made and borne by
participants/organizations themselves together with the travelling and accommodation arrangements. For
details regarding fees, programme and registration, kindly visit
http://www.ida.gov.sg/News%20and%20Events/20120608122018.aspx?getPagetype=19.
In accordance with ITU policy and the agreement between ITU and IDA, training fees will be waived and
partial fellowships covering daily allowance will be granted to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and eligible
low income developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region within the available resources in case of ITU
fellows, of which number will be limited to around 13 for eligible countries on a first-come first-served base.
Please find attached the ITU Fellowship Form (Annex 2) which must be received NOT LATER THAN 10th
August 2012. Fellowships received after this date will not be considered.
Participants from your organization for the above-mentioned event may register using the information at
the above website or http://www.itu.int/itu-d/asp. For questions or additional information regarding the
program, please contact Mr Justin Lee (justin_lee@ida.gov.sg) or Mr Ashish Narayan
(ashish.narayan@itu.int).
We look forward to your active participation in this training program.
Yours faithfully,
[Original signed]
Brahima Sanou
Director
International Telecommunication Union • Place des Nations • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 730 5111 • Fax: +41 22 730 5545/730 5484 • E-mail: bdtmail@itu.int • www.itu.int/itu-d
ANNEX 1
ITU IDA EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
ENABLING FRAMEWORKS FOR ICT DEVELOPMENT
- THE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE
3-7 SEPTEMBER 2012
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
10 Pasir Panjang Road #10-01, Mapletree Business City, Singapore 117438
DAY 1: 3 SEPTEMBER 12 (MONDAY) – POLICY AND REGULATIONS
Time
08:30-09:00 hrs
09:00-09:05 hrs
09:05-09:20 hrs
09:20-09:35 hrs
09:35-09:40 hrs
09:40-10:00 hrs
10:05-10:30 hrs
10:30-11:30 hrs
11:30-12:30 hrs
12:30-14:00 hrs
14:00-15.30 hrs
Programme
Bus pick up at Park Avenue Hotel at 08:15 hrs
Registration
Welcome
Opening Address:
Mr. Leong Keng Thai, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director General
(Telecoms & Post), IDA
Remarks by International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Tbc
GROUP PHOTOGRAPH FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE 6TH TRC
TEA RECEPTION
Programme Overview
- Course outline
- Introduction to key personnel
- Self-Introduction of course participants
Presenter:
Mr. Justin Lee, Senior Manager, International, IDA
Introduction to IDA and Singapore’s Telecommunications Landscape
Presenter:
Ms. Aileen Chia, Deputy Director-General (Telecoms & Post), IDA
Telecommunications Policy Formulation & Regulatory Principles
- History of Telecoms Development and Liberalization in Singapore
- Factors to consider when making policies
- Why Regulate?
- Regulatory Principles
- Regulatory Processes
- Singapore’s model and regulatory and legislative instruments
Presenter:
Ms. Koh Li-Na, Deputy Director, Infocomm Policy (IP), IDA
LUNCH
Competition Management Framework
- Introduction to Competition Concepts
- Telecoms Competition Code: An overview
- Singapore’s Experience in formulating/implementing the Telecoms
15.30-15.45 hrs
15:45-17:00 hrs
17:00-17:30 hrs
17:30-17:45 hrs
Competition Code.
- Learning Points and Challenges in Managing Competition
Presenter:
Mr. Ong Tong San, Director, Competition Market Access (CMA), IDA
TEABREAK
Consumer Protection Framework
- Introduction to Consumer Protection
- Why protect?
Presenter:
Mr. Yeo Tiong Yeo, Deputy Director, Competition Market Access (CMA),
IDA
International Policy & Regulatory Trends
- International telecom/ICT trends
- Policy & Regulatory practices in broadband environment
Presenter: tbc
Review and Feedback on Day 1
Buses will depart for Park Avenue Hotel at 17:45 hrs
DAY 2: 4 SEPTEMBER 12 (TUESDAY) – LICENSING, ENFORCEMENT AND
INTERCONNECTION
Time
09:00-10:30 hrs
10:30-11:00 hrs
11:00-12:30 hrs
12:30-14:00 hrs
14:00-15:30 hrs
15:30-16:00 hrs
16:00-16:45 hrs
16:45-17:30 hrs
Programme
Bus pick up at Park Avenue Hotel at 08:15 hrs
Licensing Framework
- Licensing Regime: Transitioning from monopoly to multi-player
environment
- Singapore’s Licensing Framework:
o Facilities Based Operators (FBO) Licence;
o Service Based Operators (SBO) Individual Licence; and
o SBO Class Licences
- Licensing Procedures
- CASE STUDY: [Title]
Presenter: tbc
TEABREAK
Enforcement & Resolution Processes
- Enforcement of Acts and Regulations
- Investigation procedures
- Enforcement powers and actions
- CASE STUDY: [Title]
Presenter: tbc
LUNCH
Reference Interconnection Offer – The Singapore Experience
- Interconnection
- Interconnection with Dominant Licensee
- Reference Interconnection Offer
- Dispute Resolution Framework
Presenter:
Mr. Liau Chie Kiong, Assistant Director, Interconnect (INTC), IDA
TEABREAK
CASE STUDY: Building A Regulatory Cost Model For The Singapore
Telecoms Market
Presenter:
Mr. Liau Chie Kiong, Assistant Director, Interconnect (INTC), IDA
Infrastructure Sharing
Presenter:
Mr. Jimmy Tan, Senior Manager, Interconnect (INTC), IDA
17:30-17:45 hrs
Review and Feedback on Day 2
Buses will depart for Hotel at 17:45 hrs
DAY 3: 5 SEPTEMBER 12 (WEDNESDAY) – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Time
09:00-11:00 hrs
11:00-11:30 hrs
11:30-12:30 hrs
12:30-14:00 hrs
14:00-15:30 hrs
16:00-17:30 hrs
18:00-19:00 hrs
19:30-22:30 hrs
Programme
Bus pick up at Park Avenue Hotel at 08:15 hrs
Resource Management – Spectrum Management in Singapore
- Managing Spectrum – Old Paradigm and Competitive Environment
- Spectrum Management Process
- Spectrum Pricing
- Cross-border Co-ordination and Radio Monitoring
- CASE STUDY – UWB Technology and Wireless Broadband Access
via 3.5 GHz Band.
Presenter: tbc
TEABREAK
CASE STUDY: Spectrum Auction
Presenter: tbc
LUNCH
Resource Management – Number Management in Singapore
Presenter:
Mr. Ian Teo, Manager, Resource Management & Standards (RMS)
Buses will depart for Spectrum Monitoring Centre at 15:45 hrs
SITE VISIT: Spectrum Monitoring Centre, Tele Tech Park
Presenter:
tbc, Resource Management & Standards (RMS)
Buses will depart for Dinner Venue at 5:30 pm
DINNER
Buses will depart for Social Programme
SOCIAL PROG
Buses will depart for Hotel at 22:30 hrs
DAY 4: 6 SEPTEMBER 12 (THURSDAY)
Time
09:00-10:00 hrs
10:00-10:30 hrs
10:30-11:00 hrs
11:00-12:00 hrs
12:00-13:00 hrs
13:00-14:00 hrs
14:00-15:00 hrs
Programme
Bus pick up at Park Avenue Hotel at 08:15 hrs
Overview of Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN)
in Singapore
Presenter:
Mr. Philip Heah, Senior Director, Next Generation Infrastructure, IDA
Regulatory Framework for NGNBN
Presenter:
Ms. Koh Li-Na, Deputy Director, Infocomm Policy (IP), IDA
TEABREAK
Convergence and New Infocomm Developments
Presenter:
Ms. Koh Li-Na, Deputy Director, Infocomm Policy (IP), IDA
Broadcast Regulations
Presenter:
MDA
LUNCH
Experience Sharing by Operator (Starhub)
16:00-17:45 hrs
Presenter: tbc
Buses will depart for SingTel at 15:15 hrs
Experience Sharing by Operator (Singapore Telecommunications Ltd)
Presenter: tbc
(Possible Site Visit to Singtel)
Buses will depart for Hotel at 17:45 hrs
DAY 5: 7 SEPTEMBER 12 (FRIDAY)
Time
09:00-11:00 hrs
10:30-11:00 hrs
11:15-12:15 hrs
12:15-12:30 hrs
12:30-14:00 hrs
Programme
Bus pick up at Park Avenue Hotel at 08:15 hrs
Visit to iExperience Center
Sharing by OpenNet/Nucleus Connect
TEABREAK
Buses will depart for lunch location at 11:00 hrs
Telecom and Regulatory Clinic
Ms Aileen Chia, Deputy Director General (Telecoms & Post), IDA
Programme Closing & Presentation of Certificates
FAREWELL LUNCH
Host: Ms Aileen Chia, Deputy Director General (Telecoms & Post), IDA
Venue: tbd
Buses will depart for Hotel at 14:00 hrs
Annex 2
FELLOWSHIP FORM
ITU IDA Executive Training Program: “Enabling Frameworks for ICT
Development – The Singapore Experience”, 3-7 September 2012
Singapore
Please return to:
Planning, Budget and
Administration (PBA)
ITU/BDT
Geneva (Switzerland
Email: bdtfellowships@itu.int
Tel: +41 22 730 5487/5095
Fax: +41 22 730 5778
Request for a fellowship to be submitted before 10th August 2012
Participation of women is encouraged
Country
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of the Administration or Organization
Mr. / Ms.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
(family name)
_______________________________________________
(given name)
Title _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tel
___________________________________
Mobile tel ___________________________________
Fax _________________________________________________
e-mail _______________________________________________________________
PASSPORT INFORMATION :
Date of birth
_______________________________________________
Nationality
__________________________________
Date of issue
__________________
In (place)
Passport number
_______________________________________
____________________________ Valid until (date)
________________________
CONDITIONS
1. A daily allowance to cover accommodation, meals and incidental expenses.
2. Imperative that fellows be present from first day till the end of the event.
Signature of fellowship candidate
___________________________________________
Date
________________________________
TO VALIDATE FELLOWSHIP REQUEST, NAME AND SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL DESIGNATING
PARTICIPANT MUST BE COMPLETED BELOW WITH OFFICIAL STAMP.
Signature:___________________________________________________Date:_____________________________________