ICT STANDARDIZATION IN THE PACIFIC PAPUA NEW GUINEA CASE ITU Regional Standardization Forum for Asia-Pacific Region (Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014) ICT STANDARDIZATION IN THE PACIFIC PAPUA NEW GUINEA CASE Felix Rupokei, National ICT Authority, Papua New Guinea

Presentation Outline Background PNG Setting ICT Industry in PNG Standardization Bodies NICTA Institutional Arrangement Standardization Development Ladder Standardization Challenges Current Status International Assistance Way Forward Conclusion Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

PNG Setting Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014 Land Mass - 463 840 sq km Population - 7 million Languages -English, Pidgin & 800 local Geography - Rugged terrain with high mountain ranges and very steep and deep valleys and over 600 associated islands. Economy – Agriculture & cash crops (cocoa, coffee, copra, palm oil), forestry, fisheries and mining (Gold, copper, oil, , Gas and Nickel) Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

ICT Industry in PNG (x1) (x3) (x36) (x3) Fixed Mobile ISP 3ABN Kundu TV TV BC (x3) RADIO MMDS CATV Unlicensed VSATs Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

Standardization Bodies Government Agency responsible for spear heading standardization and quality assurance related activities in PNG Its functions cover technical standards, metrology, conformity assessment schemes, productivity and technical barriers to trade in Papua New Guinea Member of ISO National Information and Communications Technology Authority Converged ICT Regulator. In charge to regulate, radio, Telecom, Broadcasting etc. Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

National ICT Authority -NICTA MINISTER Government Ministry of ICT Department BOARD NICTA Board CEO NICTA Chief Executive Officer Organizational Departments ERP LE CDS ECIA Government regulatory body established by an Act of Parliament to regulate ICT industry in PNG. Main agency that oversees ICT Standards in PNG. Conducts type approval of ICT equipment Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

Legislation National ICT Act, 2009 Objectives The main legislation that provides powers, functions, obligations and responsibilities of NICTA is the : National ICT Act, 2009 National ICT (Operator Regulation) 2010, and National ICT (Radio Spectrum Regulation) ,2010. Objectives To ensure that the ICT industry contributes to the greatest extent possible to the long-term economic and social development of PNG, taking account of the constitutional National Goals and Directive Principles Regulatory Principles Regulate ICT in a manner that recognises; Effectiveness of market forces to promote consumer welfare That regulatory measures be: proportional, principled, technology neutral, transparent; timely ,and non-discriminatory Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

Standardization in Developing Countries ITU categorized developing countries into four national categories of standards readiness. *ITU-T Research project: Measuring and Reducing the Standards Gap: December 2009*. Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

National Standards Capability Scale ITU categorize developing countries into four levels; Level 1 Low Standards Capability Level 2 Basic Standards Capability Level 3 Intermediate Standards Capability Level 4 Advanced Standards Capability PNG is at Level 1 Figure: ITU-T Research project: Measuring and Reducing the Standards Gap. December 2009 Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

PNG ICT Standardization Challenges Government Within Organization Industry International Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

ICT Standardization Challenges-Government Low Priority to ICT Standardization activities Lack of policy that encourage national standards formulation and capacity building Lack of Collaboration between ministry, industry, academia , etc Lack of funding for testing equipment Lack of government understanding about the critical role of standards in promoting national economic competitiveness and innovation Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

ICT Standardization Challenges-NICTA Human Resource Staff consistency Staff deficiency Lack of expertise in Standardization Interpreting ITU-T and ITU-R recommendations in Standard making Process Identification of suitable international standards applicable to PNG Keep up to date with technological changes Guideline/Framework No clear standardization framework Regulatory-Priority Nicta priority in economic regulation and administration aspect Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

ICT Standardization Challenges-ICT Industries Lack of Industry Participation Low feedback/comments to draft standards documents Lack of compliance to technical standards Limited knowledge in ICT Standardization and ITU recommendations Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

ICT Standardization Challenges-International Involvement in International Standard Development Process Identification of international standards applicable to PNG Keep up date with technological Changes Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

Current Status Held discussion with other standardization organizations to address standardization issues. Weak Collaboration with Industry Review of legislation - NICT Act Increased participation in ASTAP forum and other apt/itu activities

PNG - ICT Standardization Development Ladder Factors determining standardizations levels Economic development Local manufacturing capability Local R&D capability Entering proposals at WTSA Nominating representatives as study groups chairs, rapp etc Is it necessary to cover all rungs for the case of Level 1 (ICT product end users) countries like PNG? Which rung is more relevant to the PNG case (level 1 countries) for more participation Giving contribution at study Groups and related meetings Attracting ITU meetings and/or regional groups Going to Study Groups and Related Meetings Learning by doing Engaging with ITU standardization development by getting more involved ITU Sector or Associate Membership National training and capacity-building in use of ITU-Recommendation Growing usage of ITU Recommendation Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

International Assistance - Korea Gain insight into the standardization process for Korea Process for standard roadmap and/or research project for standards Study Visit to TTA-Korea-November 2013 Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

Way Forward Develop Standardization Policy with clear goals Effective participation in APT/ITU standardization activities. National Training and capacity building in use of ITU recommendations Need to strengthen domestic standards institutions Need for wider industry participation in standardization Sufficient Staffing Build domestic alliance & Partnership Identify issues and/or potential agenda in advance Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

Conclusion Standardization is important for PNG and it need urgent attention to the issues. Strengthened domestic institutions; Promote use of TIES to access ITU Recommendations; Active participation in APT activities; Bring issues to APT preparatory meetings; Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

END THANK YOU frupokei@nicta.gov.pg www.nicta.gov.pg Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014

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Need Establish ICT standardization capacity building program Establish public-private partnerships for ICT standardization activities at the national level. How to attract private sector and academia involvement in standardization activities Develop human resource to undertake standardization work. Guideline for setting up national standards Participation in global standardization Provision of training on development of ICT standards Sponsor experts to participate in international standardization activities Bangkok, Thailand, 25 August 2014