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AN AFRICAN VIEW ON THE OUTCOMES OF WTSA-08

A review of African positions and views on the outcomes of WTSA-08, including resolutions adopted and the way forward. Key topics discussed include study group restructuring, standardization gap bridging, cybersecurity, accessibility, and more.

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AN AFRICAN VIEW ON THE OUTCOMES OF WTSA-08

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  1. ITU FORUM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS OF WTSA-08 (Accra, Ghana, 16-17 June 2009) AN AFRICAN VIEW ON THE OUTCOMES OF WTSA-08 Joshua Peprah Director, Regulatory Administration, National Communications Authority

  2. Background • Prior to WTSA-08 the African group held a preparatory meeting in Accra aimed at coordinating African views on issues considered to be of importance to the region. • Hot issues such as • Study Group restructure, • Bridging the Standardization Gap in developing countries

  3. Background (Cont.) • Ways of enhancing the relevance of Study Group activities for developing countries • Possible creation of regional groups for different standardization topics  • the election of new SG and TSAG chairs and vice-chairs, • Inclusion of new categories of members were discussed

  4. African positions Vs the WTSA-08 outcomes • About twelve (12) African positions were submitted • Seven were adopted.

  5. African positions Vs the WTSA-08 outcomes • The African group also strongly supported the adoption of • Resolution 26 – Assistance to regional groups of study Group 3, • Resolution 50 - Cybersecurity • Resolution 70 - Telecommunications/ICT accessibility for persons with disabilities • Resolution 71 – Admission of academia, universities and their associated research establishments to participate in the work of ITU-T.

  6. African views on WTSA-08 outcomes • The regional development forum on bridging the standardization gap has been successful and the African Group welcomes its continuality • WTSA-08 adopted the African proposal to reduce the number of study groups from 13 to 10 to enable effective participation.

  7. African views on WTSA-08 Outcomes

  8. African views on WTSA-08 Outcomes • WTSA-08 revised some existing resolutions, adopted new ones and suppressed others in support of developing countries. • It is worth noting resolutions 44, 54,59,71, 72,76 serve as catalyst for bridging the digital divide.

  9. African views on WTSA-08 Outcomes • Resolutions 76 clearly sets the course for developing countries to ensuring that communications systems are certified to be conformed to ITU-T Recommendations and also present a higher probability of Interoperability.

  10. African views on WTSA-08 Outcomes Resolution 54 present opportunity for African region to create our own regional study groups. Resolution 72 is aimed to assist developing countries in the measurement of EMF related Health related issues

  11. African views on WTSA-08 Outcomes • Res. 59 encourages Developing Country’s Operators to fully participate in ITU-T activities. • The African group is now visibly represented in all ITU-T activities

  12. Way forward • The African group should continue to work closely with the TSB and provide inputs into the ITU Mark program vis-à-vis the proposed study to establish regional type testing center in the region. • We need to continuously participate and contribute effectively in the ITU-T activities

  13. Way forward We should seek to create regional study groups that are of most importance and relevance to the region in accordance with res. 54 ATU should coordinate and look into the issue of the creation of a flagship group for African

  14. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!MERCI!

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