1. OVERVIEW OF EACO WORKING GROUP 07: E-WASTE AND COUNTERFEIT GADGETS MANAGEMENT PRESENTED TO THE 3RD AWARENESS WORKSHOP, 14TH – 16TH MAY 2018, KIGALI, RWANDA. By: Juma Ooro- Chairperson

2. Outline 1. Who is EACO. 2. EACO’s Objective 3. Members 4
Outline 1. Who is EACO? 2. EACO’s Objective 3. Members 4. Terms of Reference 5. Highlights of Activities 6. Future work

3. Who is EACO?
The East African Communications Organization (EACO) is a regional organization that brings together national ICT regulators, operators, services providers (in the telecommunication, broadcasting and postal sub-sectors) ICT training institutions and other stakeholders in the communication sector within Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.   

4. EACO’s Objective
The broad objective of EACO which was established in 2000 is to strengthen and promote cooperation among the five EAC Countries in the development and provision of postal, telecommunication and broadcasting services in East Africa and Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.

5. Members Burundi Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda
South Sudan (waiting for them to send members to WG07)
Formerly known as Working Group 10: Environment and E-waste Management

6. Terms of Reference
To analyze the level of e-waste in the region and its impact on humans and the environment.
To harmonize policies, strategies and regulations on e-waste management in the region.
To recommend adoption of green ICT best practices by stakeholders in the communications sector.
To recommend national and regional environmentally sound e-waste management systems for the EAC region.
To develop strategies for public awareness on issues relating to e-waste.
To recommend strategies for collaboration/cooperation between National ICT Regulators, National Environmental Management Authorities and other environmental management Agencies with a view to establishing and strengthening the e-waste management systems within the region.

7. Terms of Reference
To coordinate and follow up the work of the relevant ITU Study Group(s) and facilitate the development of regional recommendations or contributions relating to the work of this ITU Study Group(s) or other relevant international and regional organization.
To harmonize the framework for ICT counterfeit gadgets management within the region
To establish mechanism for the mobile operators’ sharing of data on blacklisted ICT gadgets within the region

8. Highlights of Activities
Established National E-waste Management Steering Committee (NSC) in all 5 countries, waiting for South Sudan
Established Regional E-waste Management Steering Committee (RSC) with Chairpersons and Secretaries of NSC as members
Regional E-waste Strategy
Compilation and Update of Member status on e-waste management

9. Highlights of Activities…
Review Model Framework on E-Waste Management
collaboration with HR committee enhance capacity building on Green ICT and e – waste management. Already conducted E-waste and Green ICTs training to members. Partnered in EWAM 2017
E-waste surveys (Kenya and Rwanda completed. Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and South Sudan in progress)

10. Highlights of Activities…
Partnership - To consult stakeholders through workshops and other forums on e-waste management situation in the region
To develop strategy for dissemination of information on environment and e-waste management through media
Visiting e-Waste Management initiatives in the region and beyond

11. Highlights of Activities…
Harmonize the framework for ICT counterfeit gadgets management within the region
To establish mechanism for the mobile operators’ sharing of data on blacklisted ICT gadgets within the region
Study and identify international best practices on green ICTs
To participate in ITU-T SG 5 and ITU D SG 1 & 2 activities
To participate in ATU and other regional organizations and submit relevant recommendations to the group

12. Future work Future Implementation of the Strategy
Strengthening E-waste Infrastructure
Greening EACO Member Organizations
Capacity Building among E-waste Stakeholders

13. Be part of E-waste management