ITU Workshop on
“Bridging the Standardization Gap”
(Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012)
ITU-D Activities in Asia-Pacific
Sameer Sharma
Senior Advisor, ITU
Sameer.sharma@itu.int
Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012
ITU Asia-Pacific
Regional Initiatives (2006-2010)
Partners & Donors
RI 1: Telecommunication/ICT policy
and regulatory cooperation in the
Asia-Pacific region
RI 2: Rural Communications –
Infrastructure development
RI 3: Next Generation Networks
(NGN) Planning
CHINA, AUSTRALIA,
SINGAPORE, EUROPEAN
COMMISSION, THAILAND,
MALAYSIA ETC.
ADB, UPU, JAPAN
INDUSTRY, ETC.
Through
APT, PITA, PIFS, ESCAP,
INDUSTRY ETC.
PPP
RI 4: The unique
telecommunication/ICT needs of
Pacific islands and small island
developing states (SIDS) in the AsiaPacific region
RI 5: Strengthening the
collaboration between ITU-T and
ITU-D
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AUSTRALIA,
EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
PITA, APT, ESCAP, WORLD
BANK ETC.
APT, ESCAP, INDUSTRY
ETC.
Regional Initiative 5 :
Bridging the Standardization Gap
WTDC-06 called upon BDT to implement regionally approved
initiatives at national, regional, interregional and global levels
Regional 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 Recommendations
Enhance 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, Japan
Training benefited 26 participants from 21
countries in enhancing their knowledge on
Standardization including NGN
Presentations by speakers and country delegates
as well as group discussion reports can be found at
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/networkinfrastructure/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-T
Explain status of current hot topics under discussion in ITU-T
How 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 countries
Regional Reflector with agreement from 25 participants for
exchange of information on
bridgingictstandardizationgap@itu.int 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 NGN
Presentations by speakers and country delegates as
well as group discussion reports can be found at
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/networkinfrastructure/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 organizations
Active participation in the NGN standardization process through
relevant ITU-T Study Groups and ITU-R activities and its Study Groups
on the standardization topics
Active coordination and partnership with external ICT developmental
agencies to optimize the resources
Harmonization of interfaces standards to allow interoperability (e.g.
UNI and NNI interfaces), ensure conformance to standards in order to
increase the probability of interoperability
All the presentations are available on the following URL:
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/tech/indexDevelopmentForum.html
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Conformity & Interoperability
WTSA-08 Resolution 76 Studies related to conformance
and interoperability testing, assistance to developing
countries, and a possible future ITU mark program
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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;
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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
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Capacity Building ITU-T and ITU-D Secretariats preparing a programme of
capacity building events on conformity and interoperability testing.
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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
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Regional ITU Consultation on Conformance Assessment and
Interoperability for the Asia-Pacific Region: Sydney, Australia, 16 - 17
September 2010
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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 networks
Implementation 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
Variety of Equipment, services and providers
Group 1
Limited
Group 2
Medium
Group 3
Wide
Questionnaire: Overall Results
Highlighted impact due to lack of
interoperability
Food 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
June 2011 – 35 replies
Fixed & Mobile Networks (technologies, services, equipment)
Conformance and Interoperability
legacy, 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
Fixed & Mobile Networks
Group 1
Limited variety of
equipment,
services and
providers
Internet/IP Gateway services
2G and 3G GSM network services
Group 2
Medium variety of
equipment,
services and a few
providers
TDM voice, fax, international voice, data
Internet/IP ADSL, Cybercafe, VoIP
NGN Softswitch voice, data
2G voice, SMS local and international,
prepaid
3G international SMS, local SMS, data and
Internet
Group 3
Wide variety of
equipment,
services and
providers
TDM voice, data, ISDN
Internet/IP VoIP, data, email, wimax, metro
ethernet
NGN Softswitch voice, fax, ISDN
NGN IMS VoIP, digital fax
2G GPRS/EDGE, circuit switched data, voice,
SMS
3G HPSA + mobile broadband, voice, AMR-WB
voice, CS video call, SMS, R99 PS data
No equipment
listed in response,
referred/deferred
to service provider
for detailed
information
Tended to have a
dominant
equipment supplier
Tended to have a
wide mix of
suppliers
Conformance and Interoperability
Group 1
Limited variety of
equipment,
services and
providers
Reported no problems – likely single operator
Type Approval regime reported in place
No Type Approval responsible body
Marking – recognized either a body recommended by service provider
or well known Mark such as EC, FCC
No national accreditation, certification bodies or test labs, No MRAs, No
market surveillance , No ICT labs
Group 2
Medium variety of
equipment,
services and a few
providers
New equipment can affect legacy systems - Lists of interoperability
problems such as: signalling in core networks, CDR equipment
malfunctions, problems implementing new features on all platforms Impact of interoperability problems high, affects QoS, customer
satisfaction and loss of business - Pre installation activities carried out
to mitigate interoperability problems - Half of this Group have Type
Approval regimes - Half have Type Approval bodies -No national
accreditation and certification bodies, No MRAs -No market surveillance
Group 3
Wide variety of
equipment,
services and
providers
Longer lists of interoperability problems such as: MSAN-Softswitch
conformity, ISDN support, IMS core, software features in general
Lists of economic impacts such as: additional costs, company image,
QoS, project delay, upgrade costs, extra testing costs
Pre installation work always done to mitigate interoperability problems
- Type Approval regimes in place -Type Approval Bodies in place Recognize EU, or FCC , or IC or all three Accreditation and certification
bodies in place as well as test labs
MRAs active - Market surveillance in place
Recommendations from the Guidelines
Members to:
advise the ITU of interoperability problems
establish 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)
ITU-Lao PDR:
Training Center
Pacific Connectivity
ASP RI 1
ASP RI 2
ASP RI 3
ASP RI 4
ASP RI 5
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ITU-KCC (R.O.Korea):
a) Wireless Broadband
b) Digital Broadcasting
Unique ICT Needs LDCs,
SIDSs and Landlocked
Developing Countries
Emergency
Telecommunications
Digital Broadcasting
Broadband Access and
Uptake in Urban and Rural
Areas
Telecommunications/ICT
Policy and Regulation in
the Asia-Pacific Region
ITU Asia-Pacific
Centre of Excellence
P
P
P
P
ITU-NBTC
(Thailand):
a) Telecentres Applications
b) License Monitoring
c) Human Capacity Building
d) National Emergency
Telecommunication Plan
ITU-TRCSL (Sri Lanka) :
Connect School,
Connect Community
ITU-TCI (Iran) : NGN
ITU-Viettel (Vietnma)
: HCB
ITU-EC: ICB4PAC
ITU –DBCDE
(Australia):
Multiple ASP RIs
NGN and Best Practices in
Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh
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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.
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ITU-KCC Digital Broadcasting Project
Objective: To assist the Asia-Pacific countries in making their
own roadmap to shift smoothly from analogue to DTTB and to
introduce MTV.
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 / Training
Digital 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.
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
Survey on the situation of broadband
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- Collect information on the status of Asia and Pacific
broadband through a questionnaire in cooperation with
the Asia-Pacific Regional Office; and
- Analyze the collected information.
Develop master plan for pilot countries
2
- Identify the pilot countries (at least 4 countries)
- Clarify the requirements of the 4 pilot countries; and
- Develop and provide a master plan according to each pilot
country’s requirements and situation.
Training of national experts
3
- Develop the workshop programmes to deliver a regional
workshop on the master plan;
- Identify the host country of the workshop; and
Conduct the training programmes.
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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