Internet Protocol Strategies Issues based on the Resolutions and Recommendations of the WTDC-06 (Doha – Qatar ) Désiré Karyabwite, IP Coordinator E-Strategies Unit, ITU Arab Regional Workshop on “IP STRATEGIES AND IDN ISSUES”

2 1. Introduction Building the Information society o World Telecommunication Development Conference Buenos Aires Action Plan o World Telecommunication Development Conference Valletta Action Plan o World Telecommunication Development Conference Istanbul Action Plan o World Telecommunication Development Conference Doha Action Plan

3 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan At WTDC 2006 Dr Hessa Al Jaber, Secretary-General of ictQatar, and ITU Secretary-General Mr Yoshio Utsumi bid farewell to HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar H.E. Sheikha Mayassa Bint Hamad Al-Thani, Chairperson of the Reach Out To Asia initiative

4 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan Istanbul Action Plan 6 programmes o Regulatory reform o Technologies and telecommunication/ICT network development o E-strategies and e- services/applications o Economics and finance, including costs and tariffs o Human capacity building o Special Programme for Least developed Countries (LDDCs) Doha Action Plan 6 programmes o Regulatory reform o Information and communication infrastructure and technology development o E strategies and ICT applications o Economics and finance, including costs and tariffs o Human capacity building o Least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), and emergency telecommunications

5 WTDC 06: Prog 1. Regulatory reform The focus of ITU-D’s work in the area of policy, regulation and strategy will be on assisting Member States and national regulatory authorities in developing and implementing an enabling environment that fosters a supportive, transparent, pro-competitive and predictable policy, legal and regulatory framework. Such a framework would provide the appropriate incentives for investment and promote universal, ubiquitous and affordable access to information and communication technologies (ICT). The programme will take into account accelerated convergence between technologies and services and the development of next generation networks 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan

6 WTDC 06: Prog 2. Information and communication infrastructure and technology development To assist Member States and ITU D Sector Members to maximize the utilization of appropriate new technologies in the development of their information and communication infrastructure, by taking due account of the accelerated convergence of the telecommunication networks and services. Infrastructure is central in achieving the goal of digital inclusion, enabling universal, sustainable, ubiquitous and affordable access to ICTs by all, taking into account relevant solutions already in place in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, in order to provide sustainable connectivity and access to remote and marginalized areas at national and regional levels. 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan

7 WTDC 06: Prog. 3 E strategies and ICT applications: To assist developing countries, through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and telecommunication networks, to advance the achievement of national, regional and the internationally agreed development goals, by promoting the use of ICT-based products, networks, services and applications, and to help countries overcome the digital divide.

8 Priorities o a)Cybersecurity: Enhance security and build confidence in the use of ICT applications o b)Internet protocol: Integrate IP-based applications and value ‑ added services in the development of all kinds of telecommunication networks o c)ICT applications: Promote ICT applications (e.g. e ‑ government, e ‑ business, e ‑ learning, e ‑ health, e ‑ employment, e ‑ environment, e ‑ agriculture, e ‑ science, etc.) in developing countries o d)…e)… o f)Internet multilingualization: Contribute the ITU's expertise to the development of multilingualization of the internet and support the process of introduction of various tools for multilingualization

9 ITU and UNESCO Global Symposium on Promoting the Multilingual Internet o Standards and technical solutions o IDN operational experience showcase o Scripting operational experiences o Thematic on Domain Name Registries Perspective o Thematic on development and promotion of local content over Internet o Thematic on Advancing the Deployment of IDN o Thematic on Hardware and Software for Multilingual Internet o Thematic on Measuring Linguistic Diversity on the Internet o Thematic on Multilingualism in practice o Conclusions and recommendations o Presentation of results, chairman’s report and future actions o

10 o Resolutions and recommendations relevant to this Programme o Resolution 11 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Telecommunication/information and communication technology services in rural, isolated and poorly served areas and indigenous communities o Resolution 13 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Resource mobilization and partnership for accelerating telecommunication and information technology development o Resolution 17 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Implementation of regionally approved initiatives at the national, regional, interregional and global levels

11 o Resolution 20 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Non- discriminatory access to modern telecommunication and information technology facilities and services o Resolution 30 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Role of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector in implementing the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society o Resolution 37 (Rev. Doha, 2006): Bridging the digital divide o Resolution 45 (Doha, 2006): Mechanisms for enhancing cooperation on cybersecurity, including combating spam

12 o Resolution 50 (Doha, 2006): Optimal integration of information and communication technologies o Resolution 54 (Doha, 2006): Information and communication technology applications o Resolution 55 (Doha, 2006): Promoting gender equality towards all-inclusive information societies

13 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan WTDC 06: Prog.4 Economics and finance, including costs and tariffs: Make available information on financing policies and strategies appropriate to the economic situation, including, where appropriate, cost- oriented pricing, with a view to fostering equitable and affordable access to innovative and sustainable services.

14 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan WTDC 06: Prog.5 Human capacity building: Strengthen human, institutional and organizational capacity through human resource management and development activities, so as to facilitate a smooth transition to the current telecommunication and ICT environment.

15 2. From Istanbul Action Plan To Doha Action Plan WTDC 06: Prog.6 Least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), and emergency telecommunications: Seek to deploy appropriate technologies and to develop strategies aimed at responding to particular needs of LDCs and SIDS and to develop comprehensive ICT solutions for disaster risk reduction for all countries.

16 3. Conclusions 1. ITU-D - Doha Action Plan: Internet multilingualization: Contribute the ITU's expertise to the development of multilingualization of the internet and support the process of introduction of various tools for multilingualization. 2. ITU-D role in contributing towards building a global information society and closing the digital divide can only be fully achieved through partnership and collaboration with other players. 3. ITU-D broad mandate, experience and large membership which includes both public and private sector are unique features that would facilitate the transformation from digital divide to digital opportunities for all.

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