1. Bridging The Standardization Gap
ITU-T Workshop on Bridging the Standardization Gap and Interactive Training Session (Nadi, Fiji, 4 – 6 July 2011 )
Bridging The Standardization Gap
Vijay Mauree
Programme Co-ordinator
ITU
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

2. Activities to bridge the gap
Outline
Overview of ITU
Global ICT standards
Standardization gap
Activities to bridge the gap
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3. ITU: Telecoms and ICT since 1865
Specialized United Nations agency responsible for ICT
192 Member States, 700 Sector Members
Focus on
Development
Radiocommunication
Standardization
Established 1865…
Sector Members Mexico:
Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Telecomunicaciones por Cable (CANITEC)
Instituto Politécnico nacional (IPN)
Marcatel Com.
Satélites Mexicanos (SATMEX)
Telecomunicaciones de México (TELECOMM)
Teléfonos de México
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

4. ITU-T Strategic Goals
Develop interoperable, non-discriminatory international standards (ITU-T Recommendations) in a multi-stakeholders public/private environment.
Assist in bridging the standardization gap between developed and developing countries
Extend and facilitate international cooperation among international, regional and national standardization bodies, forums and consortia

5. Standards Success Stories
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6. Global ICT Standards Are Vital
Engine For Economic Growth
Imagine a world with no standards
Influence global ICT standards work
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7. The Standardization Gap
Defined as the disparities in the ability of developing countries, relative to developed ones, to access, implement, contribute to and influence international ICT standards, specifically ITU‐T Recommendations.
The standardization development gap is itself both a cause and a manifestation of the wider digital divide
Bridge the standardization gap: PP Res 123, WTSA Res 44 and WTDC Res 47
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8. Bridging The Standardization Gap
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

9. Activities To Bridge The Gap
Enhance Standardization Capability
Develop Human Resources
Assist in enhancing efforts in standards applications
Set up Regional Groups
Establish BSG Fund
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

10. Enhance Standardization Capability
Research on measuring and reducing the standardization capability gap
Free access to ITU-T Standards
Increase remote participation and collaboration
Admission of Sector Members and Associates from developing countries
Increase number of officials (Chairs / Rapporteurs) from developing countries in ITU-T Study Groups
Increase SG meetings in developing countries
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

11. Develop Human Resources
Capacity Building
In Depth Technical Tutorials
Workshops
Online Forums
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

12. Enhance Standardization Capability
Research on measuring and reducing the standardization capability gap
Free access to ITU-T Standards
Increase remote participation and collaboration
Admission of Sector Members and Associates from developing countries
Increase number of officials (Chairs / Rapporteurs) from developing countries in ITU-T Study Groups
Increase SG meetings and workshops in developing countries
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

13. Regional Groups Regional Groups and meetings SG2 Group for Arab Region
SG3 Groups for Asia and Oceania, Africa, Europe and Mediterranean, Latin America and Caribbean (Tariff and accounting principles)
SG12 for Africa (Performance, QoS)
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

14. BSG Fund BSG Fund set up in 2008 : CHF 289,000 Objective
Facilitate the participation of developing countries in the standards development process
Allow developing countries to profit from access to new technology development
Ensure that the requirements of developing countries are taken into account in the development of standards
Korea Communications Commission, Nokia Siemens Networks, Microsoft, Cisco
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

15. Conclusions Bridging the Standardization Gap
Increase the use of ITU-T Recommendations, membership and participation of developing countries
Capacity building on standardization
Increase participation in Study Groups, Workshops, Meetings and number of contributions
Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 July 2011

16. Thank you! Contact: vijay.mauree@itu.int
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