The Future is in the Young People of today

1. 10th Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Groupon Information and Communications Technologies (IWG) 1 December , UNCC Meeting Room E, Bangkok

2. The Future is in the Young People of today To encourage young professional’s interest and skill in the field of ICT and to utilize their huge untapped potential the APT established the APT Young Professionals and Students (APTYPS) Forum

3. OBJECTIVES OF APTYPS To disseminate knowledge about developments in the ICT sector and to encourage young professionals and students to actively participate in promoting the application of ICT. To draw upon the enthusiasm and skill of young professionals and students for various activities concerning the development of ICT. To provide a platform to discuss special issues of interest to the young professionals and students.

4. OBJECTIVES OF APTYPS To raise awareness among the professionals and students from the Asia Pacific region about APT activities. To encourage them to make voluntary contributions to the APT activities To build up a future resource base for the benefit of APT members.

5. The APT launched 11 APTYPS Programs • First APTYPS Forum in Male, Maldives on 3 June 2003 • Second APTYPS Forum in Bangalore, India on 20 June 2003 • Third APTYPS Forum in Bangkok, Thailand on 1 July 2003 • Fourth APTYPS Forum in Thimpu, Bhutan in November 2004 • Fifth APTYPS Forum n Hyderabad, India 1 August 2004 • Sixth APTYPS in Chiang Mai, Thailand August 2004 • Seventh APTYPS in Islamabad, Pakistan September 2004 • Eighth APTYPS in Chaing Rai, Thailand 4 July 2005 • Ninth APTYPS in Chennai, India 9 July 2006 • Tenth APTYPS in Nakornpathom, Thailand 1 September 2006 • Eleventh APTYPS in Thimphu, Bhutan 13 September 2006

6. The First APTYPS Forum in Maldives • The President of Republic of Maldives launched the first “APTYPS Forum” at Male, Republic of Maldives on June 3, 2003. • A round table discussion on “Promoting ICT Applications for raising the quality of life for the people in Maldives”. • The youth demonstrated an excellent ability to adapt the ICT for various uses and suggested some very interesting and innovative applications.

7. The Second APTYPS Forum in Thailand • The second “APTYPS Forum” was held at APT Headquarters in Bangkok, on 1 July 2003 to commemorate the 24th Anniversary of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT). The Forum was presided by the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Thailand • An essay competition on “How Communication will be in the Year 2010?”. Was conducted. • Demonstration of best innovation promoting ICT applications for alleviating rural poverty. • The youth have shown their interest in voluntary work of the APT. The young professionals and students will be encouraged to contribute to the work of APT through electronic means in their individual capacity.

8. The Third APTYPS in India • The third “APTYPS Forum” was organized on 20th July 2003 in Bangalore, India. The Forum conducted an essay competition on “How Communications will be in the year 2010?”. • The young students who attended the Forum had shown their interest in ICT development for alleviating rural poverty. • The Forum was a great success.

9. The Fourth APTYPS in Bhutan • The fourth “APTYPS Forum” was held at Thimpu, Bhutan in December 2003. The essay competition on ICT for all Middle and Higher Secondary Schools was conducted by Bhutan Communications Authority (BCA) and Department of Information Technology (DIT).It was also to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of APT. • The essay competition was conducted in view of the existence of “digital divide” within the country between the capital and the peripheral districts. • The United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Programme and Department of Information Technology supported the prizes.

10. The Fifth APTYPS Forum1 August 2004, Hyderabad, India - A Speech Competition - Quiz program - Over 100 youth - Sponsored by the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers and BSNL The Sixth APTYPS Forum11 August 2004, Chiang Mai - Quiz program - Sponsored by TOT Thailand

11. The Seventh APTYPS Forum20 September 2004, Islamabad, Pakistan • - Speech Competition • - Over 100 youth • - Sponsored by the Pakistan Telecommunications • Authority(PTA) The Eighth APTYPS Forum4 July 2005, Chiang Rai Thailand • - Quiz program • - 40 Students from 5 High Schools • - Sponsored by TOT, Thailand

12. The Ninth APTYPS Forum9 July 2005, Chennai, India • Elocution Competition of Engineering Students • Sponsored by BSNL (Chennai Telecom) India The Tenth APTYPS Forum1 September 2006, Nakornpathom, Thailand • ICT Awareness Program and Exhibitions • Sponsored by TOT IT School and TOT PCL.

13. The Eleven APTYPS Forum13 September, Thimphu Bhutan • Speech Contest Theme: Youth’s view on how ICT can shape Bhutan • Sponsored by Ministry of Information and Communications, RGB The Twelve APTYPS Forum5 February 2007, Chiangmai, Thailand • Thematic Forum and Essay Writing Contest Theme: The Youth’s Role in Telemedicine Applications • Co-organized by APT and TOT in coordination with Chiangmai Univ.-CAMT

14. FUTURE PROGRAMS • Debate • Quiz • Website • Innovation • Project in rural areas • IT School • APT Activities • The APTYPS aims at encouraging the participation of young professionals and students in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

15. APT ACTIVITIES • APG • ASTAP • Study Group • HRD • ADF • AWF • PRF • AOF • The APTYPS are encouraged to participatein APT activities such as:

16. COOPERATION • ICT Institutes & APT • Educational Institutes • Universities & APT • Government enterprises • Telecom and ICT industry

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20. Thank you for your attention! Contact us at aptyps@apt.int APT Young Professional and Students