The document provides a checklist of gender equality issues for ICT project managers to consider across various aspects of ICT projects. It notes that issues include ensuring affordable access for women, including women in training programs, developing infrastructure in areas where many women live, choosing technologies and policies that promote affordability and universal access, and encouraging women's participation in the ICT sector through policies like scholarships and representation in leadership. The checklist covers network architecture, technology choices, licensing, universal access programs, research and development, and training to promote gender equality throughout ICT projects.
This is the presentation for the seventh session of a workshop CTO developed on the Management of Universal Service Access Funds (USAFs), held in Cameroon. It analyses interventions and the formats of existing USAFs and presents the best practices in the processes.
Presentación de Martha García-Murillo en el taller "El rol del Estado en la promoción de la banda ancha" para DIRSI. Lima, 19 de mayo de 2011.
Martha García-Murillo's presentation at the workshop "The role of the state in the promotion of the broadband" for DIRSI. Lima, May 19th 2011.
This document discusses how mobile phones are impacting telecenters and how governments can provide e-government services to the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) population using phone-centric models. It finds that most BOP individuals now have access to and use mobile phones, which is threatening the financial sustainability of telecenters that previously relied on voice call revenues. It argues governments should develop phone-based e-government services that allow BOP citizens to access information, interact with, and conduct transactions with the government using only mobile phones. Examples from other countries demonstrate how basic phone-based services can inform, interact with, and enable transactions for citizens.
Telecom is closer to FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Newer methods of measuring performance are needed
E.g. retail surveys to measure toothpaste market share; focus groups, customer surveys for satisfaction, etc.
Yet telecom sector still relies on supplier provided data that is outdated by the time it’s reported
Different approach is needed: demand side surveys
Only way to make nuanced polices; nuanced business decisions
But costly: so research organizations like us can’t do it always. Regulators/NSOs need to get involved
The document summarizes USAASA's efforts to expand broadband access in underserved areas of South Africa. Some key points:
1) USAASA provides subsidies through its Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) to telecom operators to build broadband infrastructure in rural municipalities. This includes deploying networks, connecting schools, clinics, and government offices.
2) USAASA follows an "anchor tenancy" model, engaging stakeholders in priority areas to become paying customers and ensure infrastructure sustainability. Operators are selected through competitive bidding to build the networks.
3) To date, USAASA has funded projects in Msinga and Emalahleni (2013/14), Ratlou and Joe Morolong (2014
This blog post discusses approaches to addressing the lack of internet access globally in order to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It notes that half of the world remains unconnected and barriers include coverage, affordability of services and devices, and availability of local content. While mobile subscriptions are rising in developing areas, fixed broadband access and speeds are still low. The post advocates using a mix of technologies including fiber, mobile, satellite and WiFi depending on the local context. It also calls for innovation in policies around spectrum allocation and licensing to facilitate more competition and sharing of underutilized spectrum. Business models that leverage cross-sector synergies around communications and energy infrastructure are also suggested.
The document summarizes Indonesia's transport policy environment and regulatory options in light of international rail reform experience. Prior to the 1990s, Indonesia had a state-directed rail system like many other countries. Most countries have since transitioned to private investment and market competition in transport. The document discusses issues that arise in railway reform, cautions from international experience, and possible regulatory structures for Indonesia, including separating economic and technical regulation and establishing an independent economic oversight body.
This is the presentation for the seventh session of a workshop CTO developed on the Management of Universal Service Access Funds (USAFs), held in Cameroon. It analyses interventions and the formats of existing USAFs and presents the best practices in the processes.
Presentación de Martha García-Murillo en el taller "El rol del Estado en la promoción de la banda ancha" para DIRSI. Lima, 19 de mayo de 2011.
Martha García-Murillo's presentation at the workshop "The role of the state in the promotion of the broadband" for DIRSI. Lima, May 19th 2011.
This document discusses how mobile phones are impacting telecenters and how governments can provide e-government services to the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) population using phone-centric models. It finds that most BOP individuals now have access to and use mobile phones, which is threatening the financial sustainability of telecenters that previously relied on voice call revenues. It argues governments should develop phone-based e-government services that allow BOP citizens to access information, interact with, and conduct transactions with the government using only mobile phones. Examples from other countries demonstrate how basic phone-based services can inform, interact with, and enable transactions for citizens.
Telecom is closer to FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Newer methods of measuring performance are needed
E.g. retail surveys to measure toothpaste market share; focus groups, customer surveys for satisfaction, etc.
Yet telecom sector still relies on supplier provided data that is outdated by the time it’s reported
Different approach is needed: demand side surveys
Only way to make nuanced polices; nuanced business decisions
But costly: so research organizations like us can’t do it always. Regulators/NSOs need to get involved
The document summarizes USAASA's efforts to expand broadband access in underserved areas of South Africa. Some key points:
1) USAASA provides subsidies through its Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) to telecom operators to build broadband infrastructure in rural municipalities. This includes deploying networks, connecting schools, clinics, and government offices.
2) USAASA follows an "anchor tenancy" model, engaging stakeholders in priority areas to become paying customers and ensure infrastructure sustainability. Operators are selected through competitive bidding to build the networks.
3) To date, USAASA has funded projects in Msinga and Emalahleni (2013/14), Ratlou and Joe Morolong (2014
This blog post discusses approaches to addressing the lack of internet access globally in order to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It notes that half of the world remains unconnected and barriers include coverage, affordability of services and devices, and availability of local content. While mobile subscriptions are rising in developing areas, fixed broadband access and speeds are still low. The post advocates using a mix of technologies including fiber, mobile, satellite and WiFi depending on the local context. It also calls for innovation in policies around spectrum allocation and licensing to facilitate more competition and sharing of underutilized spectrum. Business models that leverage cross-sector synergies around communications and energy infrastructure are also suggested.
The document summarizes Indonesia's transport policy environment and regulatory options in light of international rail reform experience. Prior to the 1990s, Indonesia had a state-directed rail system like many other countries. Most countries have since transitioned to private investment and market competition in transport. The document discusses issues that arise in railway reform, cautions from international experience, and possible regulatory structures for Indonesia, including separating economic and technical regulation and establishing an independent economic oversight body.
The document summarizes the status of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-government in Laos. It discusses that telecom and internet penetration has reached 80% and 25% respectively. It also notes that the e-government development index of Laos is 0.26, which is lower than the world average of 0.47. Infrastructure such as optic fiber cables and mobile towers have been expanding but affordability and literacy remain challenges. The E-Government Center is working on initiatives like the national e-portal, e-services, applications and network to further develop e-government in Laos according to the national e-government plan.
The document provides background information on Grameenphone Limited, the leading telecommunications provider in Bangladesh. It discusses the origin of Grameenphone as a joint venture between Telenor and Grameen Telecom Corporation. Grameenphone started operations on March 26, 1997 with a village phone program aimed at empowering rural women. It has since expanded significantly, becoming the largest cellular operator in Bangladesh with over 37.7 million subscribers supported by the largest cellular network in the country. The document also outlines Grameenphone's industry firsts and innovations that have helped grow telecommunications access and services in Bangladesh.
Stimulating Broadband through
Universal Service
Convergence of Era Broadband training program
2-4 April , 2012
Hyderabad, India
SOLONGO MALTAR
(solongo@ictpa.gov.mn)
Information, Communications Technology and Post Authority
Mongolia
The document discusses enabling telecom companies to deliver accelerated universal services to rural communities. It provides an overview of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), including its mission to promote ICT development in Africa. It also discusses universal access fund models, highlighting examples from Uganda, South Africa, and Ghana. The roles of governments, regulators, and operators are outlined. The document emphasizes the need for policy and regulatory interventions to incentivize network expansion to rural areas and bridge the access gap.
This presentation was given by Steve Proctor, Director of the Utah Communications Agency Network, to the Utah Broadband Advisory Council on January 12, 2012.
This presentation was given by Michael Peterson and Jeff Egly, with the Utah Education Network, to the Utah Broadband Advisory Council on October 13, 2011.
The document summarizes information from a Utah Broadband Advisory Council meeting. It discusses the First Responder Network Authority and the nationwide public safety broadband network. It outlines the governance structure and timeline for establishing the network. It also provides overviews of the Utah Education Network's interactive video conferencing capabilities and its use for classes. Finally, it notes that many Utah cities, towns, and businesses still lack online presences like websites, despite high broadband adoption rates.
The document discusses the challenges of efficient spectrum usage in South Africa due to the growing demand for mobile internet. Spectrum is a limited resource that is becoming overburdened by increasing mobile internet usage, especially among youth. South Africa's current spectrum allocation methods are outdated and do not allow for efficient usage. The document proposes investigating cognitive radio technology, which enables dynamic spectrum sharing between mobile operators, as a potential solution to better manage limited spectrum and meet growing bandwidth demands in South Africa and other developing countries.
Politics And Reality Of Telephone Subscriber RegistrationConrad Taylor
This document summarizes the politics and realities of telephone subscription growth in emerging markets. It discusses the successes and challenges of expanding mobile access, including rapid subscription growth but also infrastructure barriers. It examines perspectives on the ethical role of governments in improving communications and considers policies around provision of telephony as a public good. It recommends that governments establish broad ICT strategies to deliver telephony as a public service and create an environment conducive to increased subscription.
This document discusses universal service policy approaches for the Internet of Things (IoT) based on universal service policies for broadband in the US and Japan. It outlines four key challenges IoT may present: the multiplicity of services, the diversity of networks and applications, inclusion of critical services for minorities, and the rapid speed of change. It then reviews the trajectories of universal service policy shifts to broadband in the US and Japan, noting differences in their processes and political priorities regarding universal access.
Parliament portfolio committee on comunications presentationkhaya
This presentation was prepared for the South African parliament on portfolio committee on communications on the in response to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communication’s call for submissions on the costs of communications.
This document discusses ICT development in Laos. It provides background on Laos' population, GDP, and telecommunication infrastructure. The National Authority of Posts and Telecommunications is responsible for ICT policy and regulation. ICT contributes significantly to GDP growth and is seen as important for achieving development goals. However, Laos still lags behind in telecommunication access compared to other countries.
E-rate Introduction from Fall Workshop 2008Suzanne Reymer
The document provides an overview of the E-Rate program, which provides discounts to schools and libraries to obtain affordable internet access and telecommunications. It discusses the four categories of services covered - telecom, internet access, internal connections, basic maintenance. Discounts range from 20-90% depending on poverty levels and rural/urban status. It outlines the application process and additional requirements for technology planning and documentation that are needed for higher levels of funding. It emphasizes the importance of documentation, communication with USAC, and seeking help from state coordinators.
"Policy Innovation For Transforming Africa's Food System With Digital Technologies" is the title of this slide. Four Malabo Montpellier Panel Members have co-authored this report.
The document discusses the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) which allocated $4.7 billion through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand broadband access across the United States. It outlines the funding amounts for different project categories in Round 1 and Round 2 of BTOP. The document also provides details for Montana libraries interested in applying for a BTOP Public Computer Center grant, including requirements for the application, potential partners, challenges and benefits of participation.
This document discusses the Sway4Edu project, which uses satellite technology to provide internet access and educational services to rural communities in Africa. Specifically, it aims to support education in rural South African schools, provide agricultural information to radio stations in the DRC, and offer e-learning to electoral management bodies in Central Africa. The initiatives have helped teachers obtain certifications, allowed information sharing between schools and farmers, and built skills for electoral staff. However, challenges include limited time from teachers to use the systems and an initial lack of familiarity with technology. Overall, the project demonstrates the potential for satellite to cost-effectively expand access to remote areas and enhance education, agriculture, and governance across Africa.
What is the future of the Telecommunications industry in AfricaDavid Graham
Deloitte recently completed an in-depth analysis of the telecommunications market in Africa, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve.
This document outlines Nepal's National Information and Communication Technology Policy. It discusses Nepal's past policy efforts to liberalize the telecommunications sector and promote IT. It recognizes achievements in increasing telecom access and infrastructure development. However, it notes key ongoing issues and challenges include a lack of coherent long-term strategy to address rapid technological changes in ICT. This new policy aims to develop strategic responses to dynamism in the sector while strengthening factors to maximize ICT's potential for growth and development.
This document summarizes a keynote speech on emerging paradigms of converging technologies in ICT management practices. It discusses how 21st century economies are driven by services and information networks. It outlines the stages of telecom sector reforms and highlights convergence across content, telecom and computing. The document also examines criteria for economic growth, including technologies, policies, markets and applications/services. It argues that sound regulation is needed as a catalyst for growth in information infrastructure investments.
Electromagnetic Frequency Spectrum PresentationAndile Ngcaba
The document discusses key issues around electromagnetic spectrum management in Africa. It notes that spectrum is a public resource that should maximize social benefits. It outlines challenges with Africa's traditional command-and-control spectrum licensing models and with vertically integrated incumbents controlling markets. The document advocates for more flexible models like wholesale open access networks and dynamic spectrum allocation to promote competition and broadband adoption.
The document summarizes the status of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-government in Laos. It discusses that telecom and internet penetration has reached 80% and 25% respectively. It also notes that the e-government development index of Laos is 0.26, which is lower than the world average of 0.47. Infrastructure such as optic fiber cables and mobile towers have been expanding but affordability and literacy remain challenges. The E-Government Center is working on initiatives like the national e-portal, e-services, applications and network to further develop e-government in Laos according to the national e-government plan.
The document provides background information on Grameenphone Limited, the leading telecommunications provider in Bangladesh. It discusses the origin of Grameenphone as a joint venture between Telenor and Grameen Telecom Corporation. Grameenphone started operations on March 26, 1997 with a village phone program aimed at empowering rural women. It has since expanded significantly, becoming the largest cellular operator in Bangladesh with over 37.7 million subscribers supported by the largest cellular network in the country. The document also outlines Grameenphone's industry firsts and innovations that have helped grow telecommunications access and services in Bangladesh.
Stimulating Broadband through
Universal Service
Convergence of Era Broadband training program
2-4 April , 2012
Hyderabad, India
SOLONGO MALTAR
(solongo@ictpa.gov.mn)
Information, Communications Technology and Post Authority
Mongolia
The document discusses enabling telecom companies to deliver accelerated universal services to rural communities. It provides an overview of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), including its mission to promote ICT development in Africa. It also discusses universal access fund models, highlighting examples from Uganda, South Africa, and Ghana. The roles of governments, regulators, and operators are outlined. The document emphasizes the need for policy and regulatory interventions to incentivize network expansion to rural areas and bridge the access gap.
This presentation was given by Steve Proctor, Director of the Utah Communications Agency Network, to the Utah Broadband Advisory Council on January 12, 2012.
This presentation was given by Michael Peterson and Jeff Egly, with the Utah Education Network, to the Utah Broadband Advisory Council on October 13, 2011.
The document summarizes information from a Utah Broadband Advisory Council meeting. It discusses the First Responder Network Authority and the nationwide public safety broadband network. It outlines the governance structure and timeline for establishing the network. It also provides overviews of the Utah Education Network's interactive video conferencing capabilities and its use for classes. Finally, it notes that many Utah cities, towns, and businesses still lack online presences like websites, despite high broadband adoption rates.
The document discusses the challenges of efficient spectrum usage in South Africa due to the growing demand for mobile internet. Spectrum is a limited resource that is becoming overburdened by increasing mobile internet usage, especially among youth. South Africa's current spectrum allocation methods are outdated and do not allow for efficient usage. The document proposes investigating cognitive radio technology, which enables dynamic spectrum sharing between mobile operators, as a potential solution to better manage limited spectrum and meet growing bandwidth demands in South Africa and other developing countries.
Politics And Reality Of Telephone Subscriber RegistrationConrad Taylor
This document summarizes the politics and realities of telephone subscription growth in emerging markets. It discusses the successes and challenges of expanding mobile access, including rapid subscription growth but also infrastructure barriers. It examines perspectives on the ethical role of governments in improving communications and considers policies around provision of telephony as a public good. It recommends that governments establish broad ICT strategies to deliver telephony as a public service and create an environment conducive to increased subscription.
This document discusses universal service policy approaches for the Internet of Things (IoT) based on universal service policies for broadband in the US and Japan. It outlines four key challenges IoT may present: the multiplicity of services, the diversity of networks and applications, inclusion of critical services for minorities, and the rapid speed of change. It then reviews the trajectories of universal service policy shifts to broadband in the US and Japan, noting differences in their processes and political priorities regarding universal access.
Parliament portfolio committee on comunications presentationkhaya
This presentation was prepared for the South African parliament on portfolio committee on communications on the in response to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communication’s call for submissions on the costs of communications.
This document discusses ICT development in Laos. It provides background on Laos' population, GDP, and telecommunication infrastructure. The National Authority of Posts and Telecommunications is responsible for ICT policy and regulation. ICT contributes significantly to GDP growth and is seen as important for achieving development goals. However, Laos still lags behind in telecommunication access compared to other countries.
E-rate Introduction from Fall Workshop 2008Suzanne Reymer
The document provides an overview of the E-Rate program, which provides discounts to schools and libraries to obtain affordable internet access and telecommunications. It discusses the four categories of services covered - telecom, internet access, internal connections, basic maintenance. Discounts range from 20-90% depending on poverty levels and rural/urban status. It outlines the application process and additional requirements for technology planning and documentation that are needed for higher levels of funding. It emphasizes the importance of documentation, communication with USAC, and seeking help from state coordinators.
"Policy Innovation For Transforming Africa's Food System With Digital Technologies" is the title of this slide. Four Malabo Montpellier Panel Members have co-authored this report.
The document discusses the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) which allocated $4.7 billion through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand broadband access across the United States. It outlines the funding amounts for different project categories in Round 1 and Round 2 of BTOP. The document also provides details for Montana libraries interested in applying for a BTOP Public Computer Center grant, including requirements for the application, potential partners, challenges and benefits of participation.
This document discusses the Sway4Edu project, which uses satellite technology to provide internet access and educational services to rural communities in Africa. Specifically, it aims to support education in rural South African schools, provide agricultural information to radio stations in the DRC, and offer e-learning to electoral management bodies in Central Africa. The initiatives have helped teachers obtain certifications, allowed information sharing between schools and farmers, and built skills for electoral staff. However, challenges include limited time from teachers to use the systems and an initial lack of familiarity with technology. Overall, the project demonstrates the potential for satellite to cost-effectively expand access to remote areas and enhance education, agriculture, and governance across Africa.
What is the future of the Telecommunications industry in AfricaDavid Graham
Deloitte recently completed an in-depth analysis of the telecommunications market in Africa, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve.
This document outlines Nepal's National Information and Communication Technology Policy. It discusses Nepal's past policy efforts to liberalize the telecommunications sector and promote IT. It recognizes achievements in increasing telecom access and infrastructure development. However, it notes key ongoing issues and challenges include a lack of coherent long-term strategy to address rapid technological changes in ICT. This new policy aims to develop strategic responses to dynamism in the sector while strengthening factors to maximize ICT's potential for growth and development.
This document summarizes a keynote speech on emerging paradigms of converging technologies in ICT management practices. It discusses how 21st century economies are driven by services and information networks. It outlines the stages of telecom sector reforms and highlights convergence across content, telecom and computing. The document also examines criteria for economic growth, including technologies, policies, markets and applications/services. It argues that sound regulation is needed as a catalyst for growth in information infrastructure investments.
Electromagnetic Frequency Spectrum PresentationAndile Ngcaba
The document discusses key issues around electromagnetic spectrum management in Africa. It notes that spectrum is a public resource that should maximize social benefits. It outlines challenges with Africa's traditional command-and-control spectrum licensing models and with vertically integrated incumbents controlling markets. The document advocates for more flexible models like wholesale open access networks and dynamic spectrum allocation to promote competition and broadband adoption.
The document discusses how to foster broadband internet development in Africa. It outlines that broadband infrastructure is key to digital transformation but connectivity in Africa currently lags. It recommends developing a digital policy that establishes an enabling regulatory framework, fosters infrastructure investment through incentives and fair competition, promotes affordability, utilizes cost-effective solutions, and boosts local content development.
Women face several barriers to digital inclusion including lack of awareness, affordability issues, low digital literacy, and infrastructure gaps. To address this, governments need gender disaggregated data to understand the digital gender divide. Policies should work to reduce costs, expand access to education and infrastructure, create safe online spaces for women, and involve women in solution development. Stakeholders need to collaborate on an action plan that trains women, addresses social and legal protections, and empowers women as creators and teachers of technology. Bridging the digital gender divide will help advance economic and social development goals.
1. Universal access and service aims to provide publicly shared or individual access to telecommunications services. It is funded through a variety of means including industry levies, public-private partnerships, and universal access funds.
2. Technology changes have lowered costs and expanded what services should be included in universal access, such as broadband and internet access now. Countries are taking more ambitious universal access goals as a result.
3. Providing universal access helps stimulate economic and social development through widespread communication access, but non-commercial and rural areas still require subsidies or alternative approaches to achieve universal goals.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Rural DevelopmentJo Balucanag - Bitonio
This document discusses information and communication technologies (ICT) for rural development, specifically focusing on rural ICT center programs. It notes that while cybercafes are common in urban areas, they are not financially viable in rural areas due to issues like high connectivity costs and low population density. As a result, governments have established telecenters modeled after cybercafes to bring ICT access to underserved rural communities. The document examines the challenges rural ICT centers face in achieving sustainability and impact, and identifies some best practices of successful programs, such as focusing on skills development training. It concludes that rural ICT centers can help advance development goals if viewed as technology hubs that promote digital inclusion and skills learning.
Community Networks: Kenya Telecoop Project Concept Njiraini Mwende
Now referred to as Community Networks, this is concept is based on values of voluntary associations, resources and expertise available in local cooperatives and communities to provide telecommunication services. The rural Tel-coop concept is proposed for implementation in selected rural areas with the objective of improving connectivity and contributing to the achievement of the government’s policy objective universal access to ICT services.
Presentation made at Indo-Africa ICT Expo 2015 at KICC, NAIROBI, KENYA during 'CONFERENCE' on 28-29 September 2015. It covers new options for coverage of Telecom Services in 'uncovered areas' in developing countries and Training Modules covering TELECOM TRAINING on TELECOM REGULATORY ISSUES for Telecom Regulatory and Service Providers' employees.
The document discusses rural connectivity initiatives in Malawi. It outlines several challenges to deploying networks in rural areas including sparse populations, long distances from urban centers, difficult terrain, lack of road and power infrastructure. The national ICT policy and Communications Act establish a legal framework and universal service fund to address these gaps. Other initiatives discussed include a national broadband strategy, public-private partnerships, infrastructure sharing between operators, and TV white space pilots to expand connectivity in rural schools and other areas. The conclusion emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts between telecom stakeholders and those in road and energy to support rural network deployment.
Need, importance and benefits of digitisation of public sector by using digital technologies as an integrated part of its service delivery mechanism cannot be overemphasised.
However, despite recognizing the need for the digitization of public services, governments in the developing countries are not giving it the importance it deserves.
In this presentation, I discuss the four areas to focus, four public policy issues to tackle and four steps to take for putting a country to its long-term trajectory of digital transformation
The document summarizes Taiwan's efforts to develop smart cities through integrating multiple technological solutions. It discusses issues facing modern cities like public safety, traffic, and education resources. Taiwan is using technologies like surveillance systems, smart lighting, electric vehicle sharing, and online education platforms to address these issues. Examples provided include a 170,000 camera surveillance network, smart lighting that also provides charging stations, and a program allowing small rural schools to share educational resources virtually. The goal is to improve quality of life through efficient, sustainable, and innovative smart city initiatives.
Future Sat Africa - Effective Policy and Regulations for SatelliteMyles Freedman
This document discusses policy and regulations for satellites in Africa. It notes the need for new policies to address issues like ICT, energy, cybercrime, and content management. Effective policy should simplify market access for new entrants, define rules for operations and investments, and promote competition. Regulations are needed to protect consumers regarding pricing, billing, complaints and liability. The regulatory environment should be transparent, predictable and support industry growth. Scarce resources like frequencies should be allocated fairly. Desired outcomes include a vibrant satellite market through regulatory certainty, liberalization and transparency. Policies also need to address emerging issues and technologies like cloud computing. The document recommends blanket licensing for VSAT systems and following mobile licensing practices to streamline the process.
Broadband Ecosystem Development and the Facets of a Digital EconomyBenjz Sevilla
Voice communications evolved to data quite rapidly in recent years that several deployment mechanisms and investment platforms have been antiquated. Weighing the benefits of Universal Service Fund (USF), it is likened that broadband ecosystem development be anchored on establishing a digital economy. Leveraging infostructures as key enabler for growth, the USF framework is put on spotlight as to whether strategies need to be reviewed, updated or shelved. Thus, the information and communications technology (ICT) landscape provides an executive view on the challenges of employing USF and how enabling telecommunications policies magnify economic opportunities of a nation in focus.
Evolving technologies and changes in user preferences require ICT regulators to react dynamically and in an agile manner to facilitate fair competition and protect consumers.
The lines between sector- and subject-specific regulators may need to be redrawn. In some cases, more specialised regulators may need to be established, eg a data protection agency or a spectrum agency.
Evolving technologies also provide ICT regulators opportunities to become more effective and fine-tune tools. Big data and advances in AI allow regulators to become agile and dynamic, enabling precision, evidence-based regulations.
Hutch is a mobile network provider in Sri Lanka and part of the Hutchison Whampoa company. It aims to make everyone a mobile phone owner. A SWOT analysis identified strengths like affordable services but also weaknesses such as limited network coverage. Competitors like Dialog and Mobitel have strengths like large customer bases and network coverage. Hutch uses strategies like differentiated targeting of segments with tailored prepaid and postpaid plans. It positions itself based on low rates and innovative packages.
Digital India is a campaign launched by the Government of India to ensure that Government services are made available to citizens electronically by improving online infrastructure and by increasing Internet connectivity or by making the country digitally empowered in the field of technology. Digital India was launched by Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister on 2nd July 2015 with an objective of connecting rural areas with high-speed Internet networks and improving digital literacy i.e. the knowledge, skills, and behaviors used in a broad range of digital devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs, all of which are seen as network rather than computing devices. The Digital India Programme aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy by leveraging IT as a growth engine of new India. Even though India is known as a powerhouse of software, the availability of electronic government services to citizens is still comparatively low. The National e- Governance Plan approved in 2006 has made a steady progress through Mission Mode Projects and Core ICT Infrastructure, but greater thrust is required to ensure effective progress in electronics manufacturing and e-Governance in the country. The Vision of Digital India is a power to empower citizens through digital literacy provides the intensified impetus to develop India for a knowledgeable future by developing central technology for allowing revolution which covers many departments under one umbrella programme. This paper is an attempt to study mainly opportunities, impact and challenges of vision of digital India.
This document discusses telecommunication policy and licensing frameworks. It provides an overview of key topics in telecom policy including history, reforms, licensing, spectrum policy, competition policy, and regulatory frameworks. It then focuses on telecommunications licensing, outlining the objectives of licensing including regulating essential services, expanding networks, privatization, and allocating scarce resources. The document describes different types of licensing regimes including individual operator licenses, general authorizations, and no licensing requirements. It also outlines standard licensing processes and conditions that may be included in general authorizations and individual licenses.
The document discusses the economic impact of over-the-top (OTT) services. It provides definitions of OTT services as online services that compete with traditional telecommunications or broadcasting services. The draft report studies the opportunities and impacts of OTT services, including benefits to consumers but also challenges like potential lost revenues for service providers. It also examines the policy challenges raised by OTT services and different policy approaches taken by countries around the world.
The document outlines steps that communities can take to encourage the deployment of fiber-to-the-home networks. It recommends that communities develop a clear broadband plan, ensure commitment from stakeholders, define an expeditious permitting process, make existing infrastructure like rights-of-way and poles accessible, proactively improve infrastructure by installing conduit and requiring fiber-readiness in new construction, and coordinate with providers. Taking these steps can significantly reduce deployment costs and encourage investment in fiber networks.
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Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
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1. 1. Gender Equality Issues in ICT Project
This section provides a list of ICT issues that are useful for task managers to focus on during
project preparation. It notes key ICT concerns and provides a checklist to help the user identify
relevant gender equality issues.
ICT aspect Gender equality issue
Network
modernization
• The proposed modernization will provide infrastructure
that is affordable to most women.
Network
architecture
• Equipment and service providers can offer cost-effective
and appropriate solutions for the majority of women.
Network
deployment
• Choices of network infrastructure can be made that cater
for the majority, focusing on universal access to ICTs
instead of an expensive high-capacity specialized access.
• Affordable wireless alternatives can ensure low-cost
access.
• Women need to be included in the training when new
technologies are implemented.
• The location of infrastructure will facilitate access for
women.
Infrastructure • Infrastructure needs to be developed throughout the
country in areas where many women live.
• Provisions need to be made for high-technology
applications in areas where many women live outside of
the capital and major cities.
• Gender awareness is essential in planning and
implementing infrastructure because social, economic,
and/or cultural constraints may restrict women from
accessing ICTs even when they are available in their
communities.
Technology choice • Affordability of service is a key issue to women. If
technology choices are limited this can restrict new
entrants from the market and limit the introduction of
technologies that might bring down costs (for example,
many developing countries ban Wi-Fi Internet1[1] and
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephony.
• Limiting the choice of mobile standards (for example,
GSM, CDMA) can prevent fragmentation of markets
during the initial stages; however, continued insistence on
such standards can block the entry of mobile technologies
that are cheap and effective for underserved areas.
• Assessments need to be undertaken to determine
appropriate technology choices: who will use the
technology and for what purpose.
• It is important to promote and support user-friendly
technology, particularly in the context of low literacy
levels.
2. ICT aspect Gender equality issue
Sector liberalization • Opening the telecoms and ICT sector to competition can
bring in needed investment and force down end-user
prices to make access more affordable, notably to women
(however, monopoly system operators understandably
dispute this fact).
Tariff policy • High customs duties on mobile telephones and computer
equipment, as well as high prices for telephone service,
are deterrents to women users (this includes both import
duties and taxes on computer equipment and pricing
schemes for communication services).
• Many countries are rebalancing international and
domestic tariffs to eliminate existing subsidies, most
frequently on local service. This rebalancing has meant
higher rates for local calls in many places, which hit the
poor women the hardest, Although it is expected that
competition will lower prices in the long run, in the interim
many users cannot afford local service. Among the ways
to compensate for rebalancing costs are tariffs based on
forward-looking costs and regional (rural versus urban)
tariffs.
Regulation • Regulators do not set policy but rather help in its
implementation. Regulation is a vital area for advocates of
gender equality in ICTs because it produces a set of rules
for market behavior: "who can provide what service and
under what conditions." Regulation also sets the
framework for achieving desirable outcomes established
by national policy, particularly in the two areas of the
greatest interest to ICTs and the empowerment of women
(universal access and affordable services). Gender
proponents need to focus on regulation.
Independent
regulators
• An independent regulator can compel profit-driven private
sector players to meet social and gender-policy objectives
such as universal access (see below).
• In return for granting licenses, regulators can compel
service providers to offer service to underserved areas
where women predominate.
• Because regulators have the authority to set service
priorities, gender-equality advocates need to lobby to
ensure that service to poor women in rural areas is a
priority.
• Regulators can provide funds for research, development,
and testing of ICTs that will serve women.
• Those that secure licenses, particularly for cellular
phones, are often required to fulfill community service
obligations. Elements that promote gender equality could
be written into these obligations.
Regulatory
frameworks
• Regulatory frameworks can permit the resale of mobile
phone services, which are often profitable businesses for
women to establish.
3. ICT aspect Gender equality issue
• Regulatory frameworks can reduce licensing fees,
spectrum prices, and interconnection charges that can
make ICTs more accessible to women.
Licensing1[2] • If fees for telecommunications, Internet service providers
(ISPs), and mobile service licenses are high, these costs
will be passed on to users, limiting affordability to women
and the poor. High fees increase the cost of telephone
and ICT services, discouraging women-owned
communications businesses (including telecenters,
phone-fax-Internet shops and mobile telephones).
• A certain number of telecommunications licenses need to
be allocated to women-owned businesses or businesses
with women in management positions.
• A gender equality licensing policy could waive license
fees for communications businesses run by women
entrepreneurs or businesses that provide services to
underserved areas, particularly where women are
concentrated.
• Fees could be reduced for operators with gender-equity
and pro-handicapped employment policies.
• Licenses can obligate providers to offer discounted
service to certain customers, such as poor women in rural
areas.
• Licensing procedures need to be transparent so that
women applicants can have ready access to the
information.
• License awards can contain conditions that promote
gender analysis and mainstreaming for that company.
Universal access • Universal access concerns the establishment of
telecommunications development funds and other
programs that are funded by carrier fees and other
revenues collected by regulators and used to facilitate the
expansion of access to the underserved. Because
telecoms development funds reflect important policy and
set the rules for implementation of ICT projects in
underserved areas, they deserve great attention from
gender advocates.
• Develop gender-aware universal access policies that
stress public access points as an alternative to more
capital-intensive choices (one line per home) and ensure
that the locations of public access points are gender-
sensitive (not in bars or auto shops).
Universal service
obligations
• Universal service is a specific obligation that regulators
require of operators in return for licenses. Under universal
service obligations, regulators can mandate the provision
of telecenters in underserved areas. Telecenter plans
need to take into account the different needs of men and
women in the concerned communities.
• Gender advocates could lobby to incorporate gender-
based issues into universal service rules. In most places
4. ICT aspect Gender equality issue
this has not yet happened.
• Demands could include that service to underserved areas
be delivered to reflect the male-female distribution in the
population and that priority be given to disadvantaged
women such as single mothers, widows, and
handicapped women. Service providers could be
mandated to offer telephone subsidies or price packages
targeted at rural women, the handicapped, and aged.
Radio frequency
spectrum
• This issue also involves fees and licenses. Lower fees will
encourage applicants to provide services to new markets,
including women. Licenses need to be equally and
transparently distributed, so that women-owned business
and businesses that serve women have a chance to
secure licenses. In several African countries where the
government maintains a monopoly on radio frequencies,
public-private access to radio frequency is still an issue. In
a number of places, women-run community radio stations
have obtained licenses.
Research and
development and
innovation
• Incentives could be directed at encouraging women to
engage in ICT research and innovation.
• Tools and software need to be developed using local
languages.
• Research and development of technologies for the
illiterate and neo-literate need to be encouraged.
• Research efforts and programs that promote women
innovators could be subsidized
• Scholarships and grant programs for women in science
and technology could be created.
• Technology programs will promote and accept women's
participation.
• Technical programs at universities could be created and
supported by providing grants or scholarships for women
students and researchers.
Systems for
learning and
training
• Women need to have equal access to technical training.
• Programs need to be supported to train women in
technical and management programs, and to provide
internships.
Software and
applications
• Women will have a say in what applications are being
promoted to ensure that they are usable and accessible to
many women. Policies need to support open source
software and operating systems that can make software
available to communities with limited budgets.
Building
technological
capacity
• Opportunities will be extended to women as well as men.
Mechanisms need to be provided to encourage women to
enter these fields. Female teachers will act as role models
for young girls.
• Training opportunities need to be available not only for
technology professionals but for non-professionals to use
5. ICT aspect Gender equality issue
ICTs.
ICT industry
development and
labor policies
• Encouragement and incentives need to be given to
encourage women to enter all segments of the ICT labor
force, not just the assembly-line positions they have
dominated in the past.
• Enabling policy can encourage the establishment of
teleworking that has provided jobs for many women.
ICT business
development and e-
commerce
• Enabling legislation for e-commerce will encourage
women entrepreneurs.
• Small ICT-related businesses that can be owned by
women and women's groups need to be encouraged.
• Telecenters can provide economic opportunities for
women and need to be promoted as business
opportunities for women owners.
• A number of telecommunications licenses need to be
allocated to women-owned businesses
• Carriers could be obligated to do a certain percentage of
business with women-owned businesses.
• Training programs could be promoted to establish ICT-
related business opportunities (for example, e-commerce,
telecenters, and wireless company ownership)..
E-government • Women can benefit from e-government services, such as
on-line access to land and voter registration and license
applications, particularly when they would normally have
to travel to the capital city to obtain these services.
[1] Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) is a network standard rapidly gaining in popularity in developed
countries that creates wireless local area networks in homes, offices and, increasingly,
restaurants, hotels and airports at speeds faster than advanced mobile-phone networks. Wi-Fi
LANs can be accessed with a relatively inexpensive network card.
[2] This section owes a heavy debt to Sonia Jorge, Gender Perspectives in Telecommunications
Policy: A curriculum proposal. ITU: Geneva, 2000.
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2. Gender and ICT Policy
(What Development Practitioners Need to Know about Gender, ICT and Policy)
This section lists nine main points for task managers to consider when engendering ICTs. It
also provides a simplified table of gender aspects in ICT policy. The goals enumerated in
this table can also be applied for engendering projects funded by multi-lateral agencies.
6. • ICT policies in most countries focus on competition and investment policy,
technology regulation, and rural access. There is hardly any mention of gender
concerns in the ICT policies formulated by most countries .
• ICTs have a major development role to play by enhancing service delivery,
improving governance, and increasing opportunities for poor communities. Women
can benefit from ICT policies that encourage growth in the sector, provided these
policies remain gender neutral. Gender-sensitivity among those working in
regulatory agencies and multilateral initiations helps ensure that gender-neutral
policies do not become gender-blind during implementation.
• To enhance gender equality in the appropriation of ICTs, the most crucial policy
changes need not be ICT policy. Engendering policy as a precondition to
addressing key gender issues should be seen in the specific context of a country,
the degree of development of the ICT sector, and the targeted concern.
• To promote labor-market participation, engendering efforts will be worthwhile in
countries where the ICT sector is a significant employer.
• National industrial and labor policies can have a great impact on the labor market
across all sectors of the labor market, including ICT sector. Similarly, education
policies can have a significant impact on preparedness to enter the labor market.
Gender sensitization of policymakers in these domains is important to take
advantage of opportunities that arise from growth of the ICT industry.
• Women's participation in the labor market is influenced by corporate hiring policies
of ICT companies. Efforts should be made to ensure that industry associations are
aware of gender-friendly work practices and of companies that have performed well
with high levels of women workers.
• Instead of defining ideal goals in all spheres of policy, gender analysis can look for
specific policy impediments that need to be removed.
• ICTs include a broad range of services such as electronic media, telephones,
computers, and the Internet. The use of some services such as telephones, radio,
and television spreads quickly as a means of communication and entertainment.
These services should not be neglected in any discussion of policy engendering.
The use of computer networking for information and knowledge exchange is slow
and needs preparation within the community.
Factoring Gender Aspects in ICT Policy Issues
ICT/Education/Labor
policy component
Gender aspect
General • Sensitize policymakers to gender issues, and sensitize
gender advocates to ICT issues.
• Establish gender units within a ministry, department, or
regulatory agency. Revise
regulations/circulars/procedures of all departments to
remove gender bias.
• Develop and establish systems to gather gender statistics.
• Mandate participation of women in watchdog institutions.
7. • Provide incentives for developing e-commerce platforms
that serve women owned enterprises.
• Provide tax breaks, subsidies, and funding assistance to
develop technologies for the illiterate and neo-literate.
Infrastructure • Deploy infrastructure throughout the country in the areas
where women are predominate.
• Ensure the selected locations are convenient for women.
• Encourage women to own and manage these facilities in
equal proportions to men.
• Gather data on women's use and obtain feedback from
women regardless of their level of use.
Regulatory
frameworks
• Reduce licensing fees, spectrum prices, and
interconnection charges and introduce affordable tariffs in
rural and urban areas.
• Impose universal service obligations on telecom
operators.
• Develop and deploy technologies that can promote
penetration of telephone and Internet access in rural
areas.
• Provide incentives to develop and deploy technologies
such as WiLL/ corDECT.
• Factor convenience of women in location choices.
Introduce incentives to encourage ownership by women of
telephones, cellular phones, community radios, and
Internet kiosks.
• Gather data on women's use and obtain feedback from
women even if their use is low.
Engendered labor
policies
• Promote equal hiring opportunities for women and men.
• Ensure there is no wage disparity among genders.
• Undertake campaigns to attract women professionals to
technical and management positions.
• Provide nondiscriminatory working conditions, employee
privileges, and flexible timing.
• Impose tough measures to deal with sexual harassment
at the workplace.
• Institute commissions that are empowered to swiftly
redress complaints of discrimination.
Engendered
education policy
• Ensure equal access to training opportunities.
• Provide gender-awareness training for all.
• Institute technical and management programs to train
women professionals and establish internship programs
with educational institutions.
• Provide free education, subsidized fees, and reserved
quotas in technical education for girls.
• Establish scholarships and grants for women in science
and technology.
8. • Create training programs to establish ICT-related
business such as e-commerce, telecenters, and public
call offices.
Licensing • Establish incentives to encourage ownership by women of
all types of communication services: telephones, cellular
phones, community radios, and Internet kiosks.
• Promote a gender equality licensing policy that would
allocate a certain number of telecommunications licenses
to women-owned businesses and waive license fees for
communications businesses run by women entrepreneurs
or those that provide services to under served areas.
Licenses can obligate providers to discount prices for
service to certain customers such as poor women in rural
areas.
• Institute licensing procedures that are transparent so that
women applicants can have ready access to the
information. Many countries do not permit community
radios, but when run by women's groups these radio
stations have proved effective in involving women in the
affairs of the community.
E-government • Ensure that women can benefit from e-government
services, especially those that deliver health and
education information. Women can profit from online
availability of services that would otherwise require travel
to the capital city.