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OTSILE LETEBELE BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY PRIVATE BAG 00495 GABORONE, BOTSWANA

BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Impact of EMF Emissions on Humans & the Environment , September 3 rd -5 th , 2003. OTSILE LETEBELE BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY PRIVATE BAG 00495 GABORONE, BOTSWANA Tel. No. +267 3957755 Fax. No. +267 3957976 E-MAIL: letebele@bta.org.bw

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OTSILE LETEBELE BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY PRIVATE BAG 00495 GABORONE, BOTSWANA

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  1. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITYImpact of EMF Emissions on Humans & the Environment , September 3rd-5th , 2003 • OTSILE LETEBELE • BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • PRIVATE BAG 00495 • GABORONE, BOTSWANA • Tel. No. +267 3957755 • Fax. No. +267 3957976 • E-MAIL: letebele@bta.org.bw • Website: www.bta.org.bw ITU Seminar, Kampala, Septemeber 4th, 2003

  2. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • The basic principle of wireless communication is the transmission of information using electromagnetic waves. • The effect on humans of electromagnetic energy emissions is an issue of public concern.

  3. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • Public concern about EMF radiation is, partly a result of the spread of mobile technology, as almost everybody is potentially affect. • There is widespread concern about radiation from cell phones and from the cell phone towers (base stations) .

  4. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • Experience of Botswana on the subject: • Concern raised from different forums of the society. • BTA had in the past requested to make presentation on the subject

  5. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • Mobile operator are required as a licence condition to carry out environment impact study. • Mobile operators have to seek authorization from Department of Town and Regional Planning for any new sites in cities. • The Department may impose in its authorization such conditions such as colors of the antennas etc

  6. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • A government department called National Conservation strategy Agency is the responsible body for Environmental conservation. • No studies / policy in the country on impact of EMF on humans. • Policy framework and legislation

  7. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • The International NIR Workshop & Symposium will take place in Seville, Spain, from 20 to 22 May 2004 • This is ICNIRP/WHO Workshop • Internationally recognized experts in all non-ionizing radiation (NIR) specialties will present lectureson the Subject.

  8. BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY • THANK YOU !!! ITU Seminar, Kampala, September 4th, 2003

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