1. 1 International Telecommunication Union ITU CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES (Fabio Bigi – TSB Deputy Director) (email: fabio.bigi@itu.int)

2. 2 The current structure of ITU-T Study Groups l SG 2 - Operational aspects of service provision, networks and performance SG 2 l SG 3 - Tariff and accounting principles including related telecommunications economic and policy issues SG 3 l SG 4 - Telecommunication management, including TMN SG 4 l SG 5 - Protection against electromagnetic environment effects SG 5 l SG 6 - Outside plant SG 6 l SG 9 - Integrated broadband cable networks and television and sound transmission SG 9 l SG 11 - Signalling requirements and protocols SG 11 l SG 12 - End-to-end transmission performance of networks and terminals SG 12 l SG 13 - Multi-protocol and IP-based networks and their internetworking SG 13 l SG 15 - Optical and other transport networks SG 15 l SG 16 - Multimedia services, systems and terminals SG 16 l SG17 - Data networks and software for Telecommunication l SSG - Special Study Group "IMT-2000 and beyond" SSG l TSAG - Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group

3. 3 Lead Study Groups in specific areas of study l SG 2 - Lead Study Group for service definition, numbering and routing SG 2 l SG 4 - Lead Study Group on TMN SG 4 l SG 9 - Lead Study Group on frame relay and for communication system security SG 9 l SG 11 - Lead Study Group on intelligent networks SG 11 l SG 12 - Lead Study Group on Quality of Service and performance SG 12 l SG 13 - Lead Study Group on IP related matters, B-ISDN, Global Information Infrastructure and satellite matters SG 13 l SG 15 - Lead Study Group on access network transport Lead Study Group on optical technology SG 15 l SG 16 - Lead Study Group on multimedia services, systems and terminals Lead Study Group on e-business and e-commerce SG 16 l SG17 - Lead Study Group on frame relay and for communication system security Lead Study Group on languages and description techniques l SSG - Lead Study Group on IMT 2000 and beyond and for mobility SSG

4. 4 Special Projects  IMT-2000 Network Aspects (SSG)  Call Back (SG 3)  Accounting Rate Reform (SG 3)  TMN (SG 4)  IP Cablecom (SG 9)  Quality of service and performance (SG 12)  IP (SG 13)  GII (SG 13)  Access Networks (SG 15)  Optical Networks (SG 15)  Mediacom 2004 (SG 16)  E-commerce and E-business (SG 16)

5. 5 Standardization Requirements  Architecture  Access Networks  Transport Networks  Terminals  Services  Coding  Numbering  Mobility  QoS and Network Performance  Interworking and Interoperability  Market Oriented

6. 6 Approval time for ITU-T Recommendations l -1988 4 years l 1989-19932 years l 1993-199618 months l 1997-20009 months (5 months in exceptional circumstances) l 2000 -Minimum 4 weeks (AAP) 9 months (TAP) AAP = Alternative Approval Procedure TAP = Traditional Approval Procedure

7. 7 Migration to IP-based networks

8. 8 Draft ITU-T Strategic Plan for 2003-2006 Mission l Facilitate the identification of areas where recommendations (standards) should be developed for the Information Society l Efficiently develop high-quality, global, consensus-based recommendations (standards) in its core competency areas on a market-driven and timely basis l Facilitate the interoperability of networks and services

9. 9 Draft ITU-T Strategic Plan for 2003-2006 Mission - continued l Be able to develop recommendations that may have regulatory or policy implications l Be flexible and constantly look for ways to improve l Give appropriate consideration to the particular needs of developing countries l Cooperate and, where appropriate, collaborate with others so as not to duplicate effort

10. 10 Draft ITU-T Strategic Plan for 2003-2006 Strategies/Processes l bottom-up mode of operating and production of work (rather than top-down), l flexibility in responding to market demands, l ongoing review of the Strategic Plan, proposing adjustments as needed, l through TSAG, monitoring the performance of the Sector against identified milestones,

11. 11 Draft ITU-T Strategic Plan for 2003-2006 Strategies/Processes - continued l development and strengthening of the linkage among financial, strategic, and operational planning, l clear and transparent working methods and processes, to encourage transparency, inclusiveness, and representation of a broad range of participants and views, l an environment in which interested parties can work together in partnership effectively and efficiently, l development and execution of an aggressive plan to communicate the value of the ITU-T, stressing its global recognition and credibility and the high quality of its Recommendations, as well as its willingness to change,

12. 12 Draft ITU-T Strategic Plan for 2003-2006 Strategies/Processes - continued l working with ITU-D with special attention to telecommunication development in developing countries, including supporting ITU-D’s efforts to improve access to the Information Society in developing countries, l offering an organization that is attractive to industry entities as a place to do their standardization development work, and l willingness to change.

13. 13 Draft ITU-T Strategic Plan for 2003-2006 Relationship with other standardization bodies l foster awareness within ITU-T of the work done by other bodies (such as SDOs, forums and consortia), l coordinate and cooperate with such groups in order to reduce duplication, avoid inconsistencies, and assure that ITU-T work provides added value, l continue to participate in appropriate coordinating bodies, l coordinate and cooperate with the Radiocommunication and Telecommunication Development Sectors, and with the General Secretariat and officials of the Union.

14. 14 Possible Items for Consideration l IP-based networks and their interconnection with telecommunication networks; l IP cablecom project; l establishment of GII; l IMT-2000 and mobility; l e-business and e-commerce; l reform of accounting rates and tariff studies; l MEDIACOM-2004 project and related multimedia activities; l security aspects of networks and services; l optical transport network; l access networks enhancements with xDSL techniques; l numbering and routing; l network performances and quality of services; l protocols for new services and intelligent networks.

15. 15 GII: Center of Technology convergence (based on Figure 5-1/Y.110)

16. 16 Standards in the future

17. 17 Conclusion l ITU Reform l New Standardization Requirements l Consensus standard (Regulators, Operators, Industry, Users) l Membership requirements l End user requirements