1. Jørgen Friis, ETSI VP SES
Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) 14
DOCUMENT #:
GSC14-PLEN-067
FOR:
Presentation
SOURCE:
ETSI
AGENDA ITEM:
Plen 6.10
CONTACT(S):
Jørgen Friis
EU ICT Standardization Policy Results of EC ICT Study and EC White paper on Modernising ICT Standardisation in the EU - The Way Forward
Jørgen Friis, ETSI VP SES
Geneva, July 2009

2. Highlight of Current Activities
The European Commission launched in 2006 a study on the specific policy needs for ICT standardization
ETSI has participated in the EC ICT Study Steering Committee that has been monitoring the execution of the study
The objectives of the study are: 
To present in an accurate and objective way the current state-of-play of standardisation in the ICT area.
To discuss the views of the expert team regarding future developments.
To describe the needs and expectations of the market from the ICT standardisation policy in Europe by providing justifications.
To formulate clear policy recommendations.
Geneva, July 2009

3. European Standardization policy
Principles for a European (ICT) standardisation policy
ICT Standardisation : voluntary co-operation amongst stakeholders; each has specific expectations
Societal community: support for public interest issues
Public authorities: support/complement legislation and policies
Industry: competitiveness, innovation and interoperability
The current EU standardisation policy, largely based on the New Approach, has been proved beneficial to achieving internal market objectives
The revised EU ICT standardisation policy needs to balance the various interests
Geneva, July 2009

4. EU ICT Standardization Policy
Directive 98/34 - formal recognition of ESOs:
ESO standards can be associated with EU legislation/policies
ESO’s relations with international standardisation
Basis for co-financing
Basis for standardisation mandates
Complemented by Council Decision (CD 87/95) - introduces some flexibility for ICT sector:
Interoperability
Functional standards
International standardisation
Flexibility for public procurement
Geneva, July 2009

5. Expectation to the new EU ICT Standardization Policy
Linked to market and policy developments and thus supporting competitiveness and innovation
Accommodate the dynamics of the ICT sector ( infrastructures and applications)
Allow for fast standard setting to provide industry/SME with high quality standards which balance competitiveness expectations with societal needs
Re-position EU standardisation at global level and strengthen co-operation EU wide and globally
Ensure consumer satisfaction
Strengthen Internal market by fostering reference to standards in legislation /policy on the basis of common criteria for processes
Increase quality, coherence and consistency of ICT standards
Support implementation of standards
Geneva, July 2009

6. Proposed EU ICT Standardization Policy (1)
Attributes for ICT standards associated with EU legislation and policies :10 characteristics related to processes and deliverables; based on WTO criteria ; They cover openness, consensus, Balance, transparency, maintenance, availability, IPR, relevance, neutrality &stability, quality
Permanent policy dialogue with all stakeholders via the establishment of a multi stakeholders ICT standardisation platform ; complemented by a coordination structure between standards developing organisations
Geneva, July 2009

7. Proposed EU ICT Standardization Policy (2)
Direct referencing of Fora & Consortia specifications for specific cases and under specific conditions only
Promoting better co-operation between ESOs and Fora & Consortia leading to ESO standards
Flexibility in public procurement provisions
Effective IPR policies not discriminating among different business models and considering declaration of ex ante licensing terms
Synergy between ICT R&D, innovation and standardisation
Geneva, July 2009

8. The review process Study managed by external consultant
Steering committee with all stakeholders
Public consultation report and recommendations
Commission document: The way forward
Open meeting February 2008
IPR related Open Meeting November 2008
Preparation White paper on new orientations
Commission adoption early July 2009
Public consultation on White Paper July 2009
Geneva, July 2009

9. Next Steps
The White paper on ICT standardization was published 2nd July 2009 and aim at achieving a modern ICT standardization policy
The public is invited to comment on the white paper until 15 September
The Commission will decide on next steps in the light of comments received; rev CD 87/95
A workshop on education on ICT standardization is planned for 18th November
Impact assessment expected January 2010
EXPRESS policy group will deliver report end of 2009
Coordination with Horizontal standardisation review
Legal package on ICT standardisation expected mid 2010
Geneva, July 2009

10. Supplementary Slides
Geneva, July 2009

11. Supplementary Slides GSC14-PLEN-067a1
White paper - Modernising ICT Standardisation in the EU - The Way Forward
Geneva, July 2009