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Perspectives on ITRs

Perspectives on ITRs. Thomas Wilson Chief Executive & Executive Managing Director CEO & Founder. April 2012. International Telecommunications Regulations – 1988 (ITRs). Being reviewed after more than two and a half decades

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Perspectives on ITRs

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  1. Perspectives on ITRs Thomas Wilson Chief Executive & Executive Managing Director CEO & Founder April 2012

  2. International Telecommunications Regulations – 1988 (ITRs) • Being reviewed after more than two and a half decades • Have catalyzed unforeseen participation (and collaboration) on ICT matters • Substantial work has been done • Regional perspectives provided • Multiple schools of thought • Key questions being asked relate to: • ITRs existence, scope, impact, and consequences • Business freedom and sustainability of investments • Fulfillment of government agendas • Realization or hindrance of greater PPP initiatives in ICT proliferation • Management of the Internet • Impact on the development of the Cloud

  3. ITRs Under-Amendment Process Multiple pre-WCIT ITRs review meetings and workshops in 2011 - 2012; SAMENA Council participated

  4. Perceived Impact of the to-be-Amended ITRs General Perspectives Scope Issues

  5. What Should be the Ideal Impact of the ITRs Treaty post 2012?

  6. Considerations Proposed by SAMENA Provide: • Recognition of the sovereign right of each Member State • Focus on addressable areas at an international treaty level only • Ensure longevity through technology-neutral, high-level principles and guidance • Free from controversy and confrontation • No conflict with, overlap or repeat the provision of CS, CV and RRs • Incentivize investment across the telecom sector and encouraging expansion of sustainable networks • Exclude areas, definitions, concepts, needs or proposals not related directly to telecommunications • Exclude issues relating to Internet/digital content, national safety and security • Allowprivate bilateral or multilateral trade agreements between Commercial organizations

  7. Focus of SAMENA’s Position on the ITRs • Transformation of the ICT Industry • Open Market Practices • International Cooperation in the ICT Industry • Operators’ Commercial Settlements / Dispute Resolution • Market Dynamics that aid Internet Growth • The ICT Operation Model • Scope of ITRs • Technology Neutrality • The Need for Addressing High-Impact Issues • Status of the ITRs and Implications • Maintaining the Stability of the ITRs while providing Flexibility

  8. Desired Goals, Communicated in SAMENA’s Position • Goal 1: Support the transformation in the industry through lighter regulations • Goal 2: Promote the growth of the ICT industry in a sustainable manner • Goal 3: Facilitate international cooperation on Telecommunications matters • Goal 4: Allow operators to conduct commercial matters themselves • Goal 5: Foster independence in dispute resolution • Goal 6: Ensure and preserve the Internet’s openness • Goal 7: Adopt Internet “self-governance” strategies • Goal 8: Safeguard the ITRs from being a catalyst for adverse, unintended change, and avoid undue complexities in the text of the ITRs Treaty • Goal 9: Maintain technology neutrality on all dimensions of the treaty • Goal 10: Safeguard the ITRs Treaty against frequent amendments and ensure its future applicability • Goal 11: Establish guidelines for governments on setting investment incentives

  9. Thank You twilson@samenacouncil.org

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