BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Impact of EMF Emissions on Humans & the Environment, September 3 rd -5 th, 2003 b OTSILE LETEBELE b BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b PRIVATE BAG b GABORONE, BOTSWANA b Tel. No b Fax. No b b Website: ITU Seminar, Kampala, Septemeber 4 th, 2003

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b The basic principle of wireless communication is the transmission of information using electromagnetic waves. b The effect on humans of electromagnetic energy emissions is an issue of public concern.

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b Public concern about EMF radiation is, partly a result of the spread of mobile technology, as almost everybody is potentially affect. b There is widespread concern about radiation from cell phones and from the cell phone towers (base stations).

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b Experience of Botswana on the subject: b Concern raised from different forums of the society. b BTA had in the past requested to make presentation on the subject

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b Mobile operator are required as a licence condition to carry out environment impact study. b Mobile operators have to seek authorization from Department of Town and Regional Planning for any new sites in cities. b The Department may impose in its authorization such conditions such as colors of the antennas etc

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b A government department called National Conservation strategy Agency is the responsible body for Environmental conservation. b No studies / policy in the country on impact of EMF on humans. b Policy framework and legislation

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b The International NIR Workshop & Symposium will take place in Seville, Spain, from 20 to 22 May 2004 b This is ICNIRP/WHO Workshop b Internationally recognized experts in all non- ionizing radiation (NIR) specialties will present lectures on the Subject.

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY b THANK YOU !!! ITU Seminar, Kampala, September 4th, 2003