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E-Commerce for Developing Countries (EC-DC). Krastu Mirski Deputy Director BDT Chief Field Operations Department. Agenda – EC-DC. Objectives Technology Used Status of Activities Solutions and Services Partners and Participants Recommendations Conclusion. Objectives of EC-DC.
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E-Commerce for Developing Countries (EC-DC) Krastu Mirski Deputy Director BDT Chief Field Operations Department
Agenda – EC-DC • Objectives • Technology Used • Status of Activities • Solutions and Services • Partners and Participants • Recommendations • Conclusion ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Objectives of EC-DC 1. Assistance in E-business Infrastructureby working with industry partners to build secure and trusted infrastructure for e-services. 2. Build Local Capacity in E-business Technologiesby organizing training workshops and seminars. 3. Address E-business Policy and Strategy Issuesby providing guidance on appropriate strategies and policies for E-commerce development. 4. Forge Neutral and Non-Exclusive Alliancesby establishing a broad range of partnership agreements with public and private sector to assist the ITU and its mission. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Technology Used Challenges – In a world where parties to a transaction do not meet physically, how do you: • Ensure that you are transacting with the right person? –>Authentication • Make sure that confidential information can only be viewed by the intended recipient? –>Encryption • Ensure that data is not modified by unauthorized third party or while on transit? –>Data integrity • Make sure that transactions can not be denied after concluded ? –>Digital signatures Choice of technology is to respond to these challenges by providing secure and cost-effective solutions to developing countries. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Who are You Transacting With? …but in e-business, it is important to Know if you are dealing with a dog. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Technology • Public Key Infrastructure (PKIX) • The set of hardware, software, people and procedures needed to build trust and security for electronic transactions. • Public-Key Virtual Private Networks • ITU-T X.509 Digital (Identity) Certificates • Strong Software and Hardware Authentication • Certification and Registration Authorities • Attribute Certificates and Identity Certificates • Online Certificate Validation (OCSP,SCVP, CLR) ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Status of Activities • Launched in March 1998, at the ITU WTDC in Valletta, Malta and has expanded from e-commerce to global deployment of e-transactions infrastructure. • Cited in Time Magazine (July 2000) and many national and international media as an activity to watch out for. • Largest e-transaction infrastructure project (110 countries) - International Security Review (April 2001). • Partnership Agreements signed with the World Trade Centre (WTC), WISeKey and FUNDANDINA. • An Activity of the BDT since September 1998. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Status of Activities • Support of several leading ICT companies with more than $7 million already contributed. • Other Projects and activities operational in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Arab Region. • Conference for 120 countries (27-29 Nov 2000) at the ITU HQ in Geneva. • Center for training and development created as a result of Partnership Agreement with FUNDANINA – More than 30 courses in ICT already provided by center. • New framework for extended cooperation being created for neutral and non-exclusive participation of governments, private sector and international organizations. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Status More than 500 participants from 128 countries and internet security experts met at ITU HQ in Geneva for 3 days to launch the World Internet Secure Infrastructure for developing countries. 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 Conference at the ITU HQ in Nov 2000 ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Solutions and Services Multi-Platform (Fixed, Mobile and DVB) Component-Based Architecture Verifiable Chain of Trust (e-trust) Integrity, Confidentiality, Non-repudiation E-Payments and Financial Services E-Business, E-Government + E-services ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Solutions and Services Certification Authority for DCs and LDCs Secure B2B Electronic Market Place Highly Secure authenticated communication Generic Infrastructure for E-transactions Technology Neutral Registration Authority Cohesive Technology for E-Transactions ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Secure B2B e-marketplace – Strong End-User Authentication using Tokens and Smart Cards ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Partners – 113 Countries • Agreements with: • FUNDANDINA, WISeKey and WTC • Participation of: • Ministries of ITU Members States • Telecom Operators and Regulators • National Banks and Financial Institutions • Trade Points and Business Organisations • Internet Service Providers • Regional Telecommunication Organisations • Private Businesses and NGOs • Chamber of Commerce & Trade Centres • More than 225 organisations and Leading ICT • companies. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Recommendations • Developing Countries need to Speedup Transformation into Digital Economy. • It is urgent to Migrate from Traffic to Content Delivery Networks. • Important to Adopt Strategies to Address Market Convergence. • There is a need to Forge Alliances and Strategic Partnerships. • Operators need to Capitalize on Existing Customer-base and Brand Name. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Recommendations • Policy-makers need to Adopt Appropriate Policies for Internet and ICT Access. • Create Favorable Regulatory Environment for Mobile Services, Broadband IP and Convergent Services. • Provide Payment Services to Businesses and Consumers. • Adopt Appropriate Legislative Framework for E-Transactions. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001
Conclusion Thank you for your attention. For more information, please visit: http://www.itu.int/ecdc ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001