1. Telecom Numbering and Internet Resources Planning, Allocations and Governance EACO WORKING GROUP 7 : Telecom Numbering and Internet Resources Planning, Allocations and Governance Chairperson : Eng. James Kilaba, (TZA) Counsellor : Godliving Kessy (EACO)

2. Outline About the Working Group 7 -(WG 07) Terms of Reference (ToRs) Key Achievements Way Forward

3. About the WG Name: ICTs Service Transactions and e-Applications. Mandate: To develop a model harmonized regional policy and regulatory framework and related strategies in order to spur the uptake and development of electronic transactions in East Africa. NameRoleCountry Eng. James KilabaChairpersonTanzania Eng. Susan Nakanwagi.Ag. Vice Chair PersonUganda Eng. Petter Nyongesa1 st RapporteurKenya Vincent Museminali2 nd RapporteurRwanda Godliving KessyLiaison Manager/Regulatory AffairsEACO Representatives from All EAC Member States

4. Terms of Reference i.To analyze the allocation, usage and management of Telecom Numbering and Internet resources in the region and recommend strategies for optimal usage of the resources necessary for the provision of communications services. ii. To develop harmonized Guidelines for the management and allocation of Telecom Numbers, ccTLD, and other related resources. iii. To coordinate implementation of harmonized short codes within the EAC region. iv. To coordinate adoption and utilization of rescue operations short code 110 for Maritime Communication for Safety on Lake Victoria (MCSLV). v. To make recommendations on the assignment of colour codes to mobile cellular operators at the EAC Members States border points. vi. To develop harmonized Regulations and Guidelines for the implementation of Mobile Number Portability within the region..

5. Terms of Reference cont. vii. To follow up and coordinate activities relating to IP Addresses with ICANN and other relevant international and regional bodies. viii. To recommend a regional strategy for migration from IPV4 to IPV6. ix. To coordinate, follow up and disseminate information, recommendations, resolutions from ICANN, and best practices from international organizations related to Telecom numbering and Internet resources governance issues. x. To coordinate, follow up the work of the Sector Committee on Transport, Communications and Meteorology (TCM) of the East African Community (EAC) and facilitate the development of EACO’s Recommendations or contributions relating to the work of TCM in EAC.

6. Key Achievements Realization on the ToRs: o Developed a model regional policy and regulatory framework for e- transactions o Devised strategies for development and provision of ICT enabled services including e-government, e-learning, e-commerce, e-agriculture, e-health and others o Developed strategies for promoting Research & Development and provision of innovative ICT services and applications o Devised strategies for stimulation of demand and uptake of ICT enabled services and applications

7. Way Forward Working Group Report to the 21 st EACO Congress in June 2015 Develop an implementation roadmap for the recommendations in the Working Group Report Follow up on the EAC Sectoral Committee on Transport, Communications and Meteorology and relevant ITU Study Groups, among others. Encourage more participation, diverse representation and continuity.

8. Thank You All.