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Survey of ICT Standardization Capability of Developing Countries
Venkatesen MaureeProgramme Coordinator, Policy and
Technology Watch Division, TSB,ITU
ITU-T Workshop on Bridging the Standardization Gapand Interactive Training Session
(Algiers, Algeria 26-28 September 2011 )
Algiers, Algeria, 26-28 September 2011
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Outline
The Standardization GapICT Standardization Capability Study
ObjectivesMethodology
National Standards Capability ScaleStrategies to improveConclusion
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Disparities in the ability of developing countries, to access, implement, contribute to and influence international ICT standards.
The standardization development gap is itself both a cause and a manifestation of the wider digital divide
Bridge the standardization gap: PP Res 123, WTSA Res 44 and WTDC Res 47
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The Standardization Gap
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Bridging The Standardization Gap (BSG)
Main Actions
Increase the use of ITU-T Recommendations, membership and participation of developing countries
Capacity building on standardization
Increase participation in Study Groups, Workshops, Meetings and number of contributions
Establish BSG Fund
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Standards Q&A
http://groups.itu.int/itu-t/StandardsQA.aspxModerated Forum – open to everyoneObjectives
Enable developing countries to seek advice directly from ITU-T study group expertsEnsure developing countries have a better understanding of ITU-T RecommendationsEnhance the application of ITU-T Recommendations in developing countries
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Standards Q&A26 Topics : some examples
Naming, numberingIPv6ICT and Climate ChangeOptical Transport NetworksIPTVCloud ComputingCybersecurityFuture networks and NGNHome NetworkingMultimedia codingAccessibilityConformity and Interoperability
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ICT Standardization Capability Study
Understand the primary gaps that must be bridged to improve the standards development, implementation, and usage capacities of developing countries.
Identify variables necessary for developing countries to effectively develop, access, and deploy standards.
Develop a national profile of standards readiness and recommend best practices for national standards participation
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Methodology
Tool for Assessing Standards Capability
a questionnaire designed to elicit a self-assessment of
standards capacity for effectively developing, accessing,
and deploying ICT standards
Distributed to LDCs/Developing Countries
Scope limited to ICT standards Preliminary Report published in December 2009
Case Studies : China, Czech Rep., Lebanon, Mali, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Thailand, Zambia
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Questionnaire
Standards Development Capability
Government Standards Policy
Standardization Human Resources
National Standards Use and Adoption
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Standards Development Capacity
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Standardization Human Resources
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Government Standards Policy
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National Standards Use and Adoption
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Additional Questions
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National Standards Capability Scale
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National Standards Capability Scale
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Strategies To Improve
Public-private partnership for ICT standardization activities at national level
identify new ICT standards requirements define strategy for participation in regional and international standards-setting organizations.
Capacity building programme on ICT standardization for officials of the national standards body and ICT regulatory authority
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Strategies To Improve
Offer government-sponsored ICT standards training in collaboration with private industry and international standards-setting organizations
Provide incentives towards hosting international ICT standards conferences and workshops in the country.
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Conclusion
ICT Standardization Capability maturity is influenced by
Importance of ICT standards in Government’s national ICT strategy
Strong mandate for a national body responsible to drive and coordinate participation in international standards fora
Private sector involvement in ICT standardization
Availability of funding to support ICT standardization work
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