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On the occasion of a Stakeholders Forum on Broadband for NIGERIA Abuja, July 28, 2010

Presentation of Background and the Framework Documents for the Broadband for Nigeria (BB4NG) Forum by Titi Omo-Ettu titi@cyberschuulnews.com 0802 322 4572. On the occasion of a Stakeholders Forum on Broadband for NIGERIA Abuja, July 28, 2010. Appreciation.

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On the occasion of a Stakeholders Forum on Broadband for NIGERIA Abuja, July 28, 2010

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  1. Presentation of Background and the Framework Documents for the Broadband for Nigeria (BB4NG) ForumbyTiti Omo-Ettutiti@cyberschuulnews.com0802 322 4572 On the occasion of a Stakeholders Forum on Broadband for NIGERIA Abuja, July 28, 2010

  2. Appreciation • To Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, PHEA, Association for Progressive Communications, APC, for providing the support funding for this effort. • To all the supporting Institutions • ng ICT Forum • Fantsuam Foundation • Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON • Telecom Answers Associates • All delegates who are here for this assignment. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  3. Why the Subject? • An interest of .ng ICT Forum in ngREN • To facilitate collaborative research and development and incubate technology • A study of 1997 vis-à-vis the realities of today • It is time for CHANGE BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  4. The 2 Issues • Objectives of the NGREN To facilitate collaborative research and development and incubate technology The Study of 1997 • Study subject “Investment opportunities & technology options for rural telecommunications in Nigeria” • Results • Investment into rural communications is not viable • No technology that can be appropriate to address rural coverage at affordable costs BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  5. 2007!! • The story is different • The technologies exist • The business can be viable • The people can be mobilized and empowered for national development • 69% of us are in the rural communities • They have to be empowered and mobilized BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  6. TWO Documents • The BACKGROUND Document • The FRAMEWORK Document BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  7. The Background Document • Background to key elements in the Framework document • Basis on which decisions were made • Facts, not general knowledge, on which the recommendations of the Framework document were made • Extent of accessibility, affordability and dependability BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  8. Our MODUS Operandi here today • We shall present the Case • We shall present the Background Document • We shall present the Framework Document • We shall request that • We do not get emotional about our deficiencies but seek to discuss the solutions rather than our frustrations • We shall not disparage any of our public institutions (FG, N/A, Agencies, Universities, Students, traders and job seekers etc) BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  9. What is Broadband? • “broadband is a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a signal switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services”. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  10. Why Broadband • Access to information is capable of promoting & accelerating development of the country “...in a typical developing country, a rise of ten mobile phones per 100 people boosts GDP growth by 0.6 percentage points”; • “... for every 10 percentage point increase in penetrations of broadband services, there is an increase in economic growth of 1.3 percentage points.” (Qiang 2009) BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  11. Economic Value/Social Value • What do our people want? • Bread or broadband • They want bread • Broadband makes bread but bread does not make broadband • If we have a choice to make let us choose Broadband because bread will follow BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  12. Existing Initiatives in Broadband • 3 submarine cables now available • SAT-3, Glo 1, MainONE • WIN, SABI • Both still under implementation. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  13. The Background Document • How we arrived here and what next • A study of other countries approach and documentation • Engagement of a Consultant to prepare the documents • Review of the Consultant’s work • Presentation of Review to stakeholders • Ratification by Stakeholders • Presentation Stakeholders Framework Document to Federal Government BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  14. Ultimate Goal • Broadband internet access with speed of at least 4Mbps that is accessible, affordable and dependable to all citizens regardless of their status, station or location. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  15. 5 Key objectives • To enhance the equitable distribution of the value and/or benefits of telecoms infrastructure (in general) and broadband (in particular) amongst the Nigerian population. • Addressing network Infrastructure and end user devises • To enhance the capabilities of the Nigerian population to make use of and contribute to broadband, and in so doing increase its relevance to the social development of the country/populace. • Awareness and ability to use. Closure of the literacy gap. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  16. Awareness & Abilities • To “mainstream broadband” by enhancing understanding of its contribution to social development objectives and thereby enhance collaboration between relevant public agencies. • Awareness and ability to use within government and public agencies BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  17. Investments by Federal Government • Liberalization yes • Abdication of responsibility, No • Recoup investment • Private sector is in business to make profit • Investment by Government • Empower the people for productivity • Deliver social good • Protect critical investment • Ensure equity • Public services are critical and requiring intervention of government BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  18. Monitor Delivery To establish a methodology for assessing the progress of broadband development in Nigeria in a structured way that (i) highlights and (ii) seeks to address bottle-necks along/across all layers. • Awareness of people • Accountability of public servants BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  19. The Private Sector is Key To maintain an enabling environment for the continued (key) role of the private sector in the deployment of broadband in Nigeria. • To avoid waste • To ensure sustainability • To promote investment • To facilitate accountability BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  20. Background Document: The Facts • Nigeria can be categorized as ‘emerging ‘or ‘developing’ • The economy is growing fast comparatively within Africa • There is uneven distribution of benefits • Access to health, education, literary, water, shelter all poor • Poverty rate 74% in 2009 • Populous at 155million • Large at 909,890 square km • Access to telephone confined to urban communities with less than 30 million users • Internet access is poor. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  21. Plugging the GAPS • Haves and have-nots • Rich & Poor • Literate and illiterate • Urban and rural • e-literate and illiterate • Access and no access • Narrowband & Broadband BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  22. Coverage • Existing networks cover some • Market Forces cover some • Some are not covered and may never be covered until there is deliberate intervention • Expanding access & coverage beyond what is economically feasible requires direct intervention of government. BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

  23. Thank You titi omo-ettu titi@cyberschuulnews.com 0802 322 4572 BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum

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