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ASIA PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY

10 th Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technologies (IWG) 1 December , UNCC Meeting Room E, Bangkok. ASIA PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY. APT PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES AS A FOLLOW-UP TO WSIS. by. Key WSIS Activities of the APT. “Bangkok Agenda”

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ASIA PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY

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  1. 10th Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Groupon Information and CommunicationTechnologies (IWG)1 December , UNCC Meeting Room E, Bangkok ASIA PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY APT PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES AS A FOLLOW-UP TO WSIS by

  2. Key WSIS Activities of the APT “Bangkok Agenda” Adopted at Ministerial Conference on Broadband and ICT Development in July, 2004 “Strategic Plan 2006 - 2008” Adopted at 10th General Assembly In November, 2006 (10 to 12 Dec. 2003) Geneva Declaration of PrinciplesGenevaPlan of ActionTunisCommitmentTunis Agendafor the Information Society(16 to 18 Nov. 2005)

  3. APT’s Proactive support for WSIS’s outcome documents • Supported organization of the conference and side events proposed by some APT members • Conducted Consultation Meetings on-site among APT Members to follow-up suggestions and recommendations of the Summit Plan of Action • Support WSIS Initiatives by providing links of its activities through APT website • APT as pro-active participant in the conduct of the general event of the Summit • To improve output of Intersessional Drafting Group • Collective Regional Proposals for the Plan of Action • Closer Coordination through Electronic Means and through APT Reflector among APT Member delegates to the WSIS

  4. Bangkok Agenda

  5. Bangkok Agenda • In July 2004, the Ministerial Conference on Broadband and ICT Development was held at Bangkok, Thailand. 22 Ministers and Vice/Deputy Ministers, more than 200 participants attended. • This Ministerial Conference adopted the Bangkok Agenda. Taking into account of… - The Declaration and Plan of Action of the WSIS, Geneva, 2003 - The Declaration and Action Plan of the Asia Pacific Summit on the Information Society, Tokyo, 2000

  6. Bangkok Agenda The APT Bangkok Agenda for Broadband and ICT Development reaffirms our commitment to WSIS Geneva 2003 Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action which recognize ICT infrastructure as central in achieving the goal of digital inclusion and looks forward to an environment in which broadband and ICTs can accelerate the social and economic development of the Asia-Pacific region. (excerpt from preamble of “Bangkok Agenda”)

  7. Bangkok Agenda The Bangkok Agenda is composed of the 5 sections, followed by the List of Actions. (A)Raising Awareness, Capacity Building and HRD (B)Creating an Enabling Environment to Encourage Broadband & ICT Investment (C)Improving Access and Encouraging Broadband and ICT Usage (D)Increasing Confidence and Security for Broadband and ICT Usage (E)Strengthening International Cooperation

  8. Strategic Plan of the APT 2006-2008

  9. Strategic Plan of the APT2006-2008 • The 10th Session of the General Assembly of the APT was held in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 30 Nov. to 2 Dec. 2005. • This General Assembly adopted the Strategic Plan of the APT for the period 2006-2008.

  10. Strategic Plan of the APT2006-2008 • Our Vision • Strategic Direction • Key Areas • Enhancing APT’s Role as a Key Regional Player • Implementation Mechanism • Efficient and Effective Management The Strategic Plan is composed of the following six parts.

  11. Contents of the Strategic Plan(1) - Our Vision - Working together to foster the development of telecommunications and ICT throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (excerpt from preamble of “Bangkok Agenda”)

  12. Contents of the Strategic Plan(2) - Strategic Direction - Following 4 main directions will act as the four pillars from which the key areas are drawn: • Building online confidence • Broadband development and applications • Attracting investment and promoting trade in ICT • Preparedness for natural disaster and a response plan for affected countries Framework Development Assist members in bridging digital divide by fostering and facilitating ICT development, focusing on: Assist members to develop sound ICT policy and regulatory frameworks, putting emphasis on: • Providing access to cost effective telecom and info services • Fostering development e-enabled services • Promotion on development of Internet multi-lingual content Cooperation Efficiency Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of APT operations by: Maximize the benefits of APT programs through internal & external cooperation by: • Focusing on member’s needs • Emphasizing on efficient resource management • Ensuring effective financial management • Developing and implementing an effective and efficient work program • Introducing performance measures • Implementing appropriate regional, sub-regional and national programs • Strengthening intra-regional and inter-regional cooperation • Establishing closer relationships with funding agencies for resource mobilization • Strengthening relationships with concerned UN agencies and other organizations for achieving synergy of efforts

  13. Contents of the Strategic Plan(3) - Key Areas - Following 12 key areas are identified for the APT to carry out its activities in order to meet the requirements of its members • ICT POLICY AND REGULATION • INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT • PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT OF e - APPLICATIONS FOR CREATION OF INFORMATION SOCIETY • ENSURING NW SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY • CAPACITY BUILDING AND HRD • TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDISATION • RADIO COMMUNICATIONS • BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE • DISASTER MANAGEMENT • OPERATION AND BUSINESS • CATALYTIC ROLE FOR MOBILIZING RESOURCES • INFORMATION SHARING AND DATA COMPILATION

  14. Instituting APT ICT Programmes, including WSIS activities

  15. Instituting APT ICT programmes • Asia-Pacific Telecommunication and ICT Development Forum (ADF) • ICT Development Programme for Supporting ICT Pilot Projects in Rural Areas • Workshops / Seminars / Symposia • Broadband Compendium

  16. Asia-Pacific Telecommunication and ICT Development Forum (ADF) • Programme for exchanging views on development issues and harmonizing views among APT Members. • Follow-up of Bangkok Agenda and WSIS and preparation for WTDC. • Follow-up of other ICT related activities of APT. The 1st ADF 28-29 June,2004, Bangkok, Thailand The 2nd ADF 18-21 July, 2005, Goa, India The 3rd ADF 10-14 July, 2006, Chennai, India

  17. Workshops/Seminars/Symposia on ICT • ICT Experts Forum in Asia-Pacific regions • Role of Telecom and ICT for Disaster Reduction and Relief • Workshop on e-Government • ICT and Broadband Applications • Telemedicine Applications • ICT Publication and Dissemination

  18. THANK YOU You may contact us at : aptict@apt.int

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