Alexander NTOKO Head, E-Strategy Unit

1. Alexander NTOKO Head, E-Strategy Unit Regional Seminar on E-Commerce for the Europe and CIS Region Bucharest, Romania, 14-17 May 2002 A Multi-Lateral Framework for Global E-Trust

2. Agenda How did it start? What have we accomplished? Why is ITU involved? Where do we want to go? What is World e-Trust? How can you be part of it?

3. How did it start? • A Spin-off from ITU internal e-commerce services (ITU electronic Bookshop, TELECOM Forum Registration etc) in Q4 1997. • Successful Deployment of Pilot Project with African Merchant in 1998. • First Agreement signed with FUNDANDINA of Venezuela to establish e-commerce centre in Latin America. • ITU Endorses Electronic Commerce for Developing Countries (EC-DC) with initial funding from TELECOM Revenues. • EC-DC focused on B2C for 4 Countries.

4. How did it start? EC-DC Officially Launched at WTDC 1998

5. How did it start? • With Support of WISeKey and Industry partners, EC-DC expands from E-commerce to E-services. • More than 100 Developing and Least Developed Countries responded to ITU invitation to join this initiative. • More than 20 leading IT companies started working on developing low-cost and secure solutions for e-applications. • In October 2001, deployment of PKI and PKI-enabled e-application solutions commenced. • First fully operational Certificate Authority for DCs commissioned and Launched.

6. Why is ITU involved (VAP)? • ITU Membership has mandated the Executive Arm of ITU-D (BDT) to foster telecommunication development through technical assistance and resource mobilization. • … BDT should closely work with private sector to ensure successful implementation of the VAP. BDT should encourage private sector to take more active part through partnerships (VAP Resolution 6). • ITU-D should be the intermediary, facilitating partnerships among all parties … (VAP Resolution 13) • …Providers of telecommunication equipment and services should make their technologies and know-how available to their customers in developing countries, …international organizations and donor countries are requested to assist developing countries in exploring ways and means of improving transfer of technology, including technical and financial assistance… (VAP Resolution 15)

7. Why is ITU involved? (VAP) • ITU Membership has mandated the Development arm of the ITU (BDT) to foster telecommunication development through technical assistance and resource mobilization. • … Providers of telecommunication equipment and services should make their technologies and know-how available to their customers in developing countries, …international organizations and donor countries are requested to assist developing countries in exploring ways and means of improving transfer of technology, including technical and financial assistance… ( Resolution 15)

8. Why is ITU involved? (VAP) • BDT should work closely with Sector Members and Associates to participate in the successful implementation of the IAP, and ITU-D should employ the necessary means to encourage the private sector to become Sector Members and to take a more active part through partnerships with telecommunication entities in developing countries, and especially with those in the least developed countries, in order to help close the gap in universal and information access. (Resolution 6); • ITU-D should be the intermediary, facilitating development partnerships among all parties, since ITU‑D's involvement in specific projects amounts to a guarantee and ensures project continuity, which attracts investors; for example by encouraging regional telecommunication projects and promoting transnational partnerships of emerging companies, in the telecommunication sector, involving developing countries. (Resolution 13);

9. Why is ITU involved? (ISAP) • Istanbul Action Plan – Programme 3 – E-Strategies and E-Services/Applications • BDT should explore possible partnerships with Member States, ITU-D Sector Members, financial institutions and other international organizations in order to sponsor project activities; assist in the implementation of new projects such as, but not limited to, tele-medicine, tele‑education, e‑commerce, tele-centres; ensure that all necessary means will be allocated for the promotion and implementation of national, regional, interregional and global projects, ensuring satisfaction for the developing countries. (Resolution. 17); • The transfer of technology in area of telecommunications, which is of benefit to developing and least developed countries, should be enhanced as much as possible, not only in respect of conventional technology but also for new technologies and services. (Resolution 15);

10. What have we accomplished? • Launched in March 1998, and expanded from e-commerce (EC-DC) to of e-services. • Cited in Time Magazine (July 2000) and many national and international media as an activity to watch out for. • Considered to be the largest e-business project by - International Security Review (April 2001). • Partnership Agreements with WTC Geneva, WISeKey, Goodwin Procter LLP and FUNDANDINA. • Support of several leading ICT companies with more than $12 million already contributed. • Ongoing Projects and Activities in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Arab Region. • Workshop for 120+ countries, 500+ participants and 50+ industry partners (27-29 Nov 2000).

11. What have we accomplished? BDT Director At WISeWorld2000 Opening Ceremony Participants And Industry Experts At WISeWorld2000

12. What have we accomplished? More than 500 participants from 128 countries and more than 50 Security and Trust experts met at ITU HQ in Geneva for 3 days to launch the World Internet Secure Infrastructure. Launching of one of the largest deployment of secure electronic transaction infrastructure for 100+ developing countries from all regions. An African delegate watching live PKI demo at the ITU-WISeKey Secure Electronic Commerce Partnership Workshop at the ITU HQ in Nov 2000

13. What have we accomplished? • Received award at Global Bangmann Projects Challenge in June 1999 in Stockholm, Sweden. • Operational infrastructure projects in Africa, Asia Latin America and Arab Region. • 12 additional countries (including 4 LDCs) from Africa, Asia and Latin America scheduled to be operational in 2002. • First ever deployment of PKI technologies in the vast majority of participating DCs and LDCs. • Most activities undertaken using in-house expertise and funded by industry partners and DCs. • Publications on Technology Strategies and IP Policies. • Wide range (15+) of secure e-services solutions developed with support of industry partners.

14. What have we accomplished? More than $12 million in contributions from industry partners

15. What have we accomplished? More than 100 developing countries participating

16. What have we accomplished? Ongoing deployment and activities in all Regions

17. What have we accomplished? Increasing Number of Industry partners (technology providers)

18. What have we accomplished?

19. What have we accomplished? Wide variety of cost-effective value-added e-services

20. ITU EC-DC – Acronym for Largest E-Business DeploymentInternational Security Review (ISR) – April 2001edition

21. What have we accomplished? EC-DC, an enormous opportunity for the sub-Saharan African states. - World Bank. Without such initiatives, many countries would stay on the exit ramp. - OPTOROUTE Online EC-DC Does IT - Time Magazine Developing nations not on the EC-DC wagon will be left farther behind. – Phone+ International The conditions for safe e-business transactions ensured by the EC-DC programme would mean the removal of a barrier to companies…- UNIDO ITU activities are essential in providing the infrastructure for global e-commerce. - International Law Section EC-DC - Bridging the Digital Divide - International Security Review“… enabling one of the largest certified communities in the world…” - SmartCard CentralITU bets on co-operative venture to bridge the developing countries‚ “digital divide” - World Trade Agenda Extensive coverage, endorsements and positive reviews

22. What have we accomplished? ITU spearheads e-commerce in 80 countries - Business Success World Headlines EC-DC to provide countries with a low-cost gateway. - U.S. Dept. International Information Programme EC-DC to build cost-effective solutions - Herald Tribune EC-DC, to demonstrate the utility of electronic commerce - The Public Voice of Electronic Commerce … model that businesses in DCs can use to access the global marketplace – Government of India. Le EC-DC paille à certaines insuffisances technologiques - DEA Etudes Africains Plusieurs avantages du commerce électronique sont présents dans le cadre du projet EC-DC. Cyber Journal Commerce Monde Global E-Trade Plan Threatens Service Providers – Communications Week International (CWI) The “UN” of the New Economy - AGEFI

23. Where do we want to go? Create Multi-lateral and More Inclusive Framework to Deal with Growing Demands Find Innovative Mechanisms to Attract More Partners from All Relevant Sectors Build Common Platform for Cost-effective And Secure Deployment of E-Applications Leverage on Potentials of IP Networks By addressing Security & Trust Concerns

24. Where do we want to go? Respond to Message from ITU Members (WTDC02) to Bring Benefits of ICTs to ALL By Initiating the World e-Trust MoU Put in Place Strategies and Stakeholders To Reduce Cost for E-applications in DCs Extend And Boost Ongoing Deployment Of E-applications to More DCs & LDCs Create and Entry Ramp into The E-Society for All Countries

25. What is World e-Trust? Multi-Lateral And Inclusive FrameWork Self-Regulatory & Self-Funding Structure Technology Neutral/Independent Environment Platform for Partnerships in E-Applications

26. World e-Trust – Steering Committee Functions of Steering Committee Administer and Amend MoU Invite New Signatories Modify and Terminate Projects Approve Use of Funds/Resources Approve Members of Working Groups

27. World e-Trust - Working Groups Functions of Working Groups Establish Project Objectives Oversee Ongoing Projects Propose Modifications to SC Implement Projects

28. Why Should You be Part of It? Governments have Vital Role to Create Conducive Environment for E-Applications No Financial Or Legal Implications for Governments of ITU Member States Share Experiences and Expertise and With Other Public/Private Sector Entities Be Part of The Growing Global Consensus For Building Secure E-applications

29. How do you participate? Participate in Working Groups or Steering Committee Provide Projects to be Considered For Implementation Becoming a Signatory of World e-Trust

30. Thank You. For more information, http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/e-strategy