TSB WORKSHOPACCRA, 27-28 May

TSB WORKSHOPACCRA, 27-28 May

ASSISTING COUNTRIES IN AFRICA

REGION

presented by: Margarida Evora Sagna ITU Representative,West Africa,

email margarida.evora@itu.int

AFRICA REGION

Africa: A Mobile WorldAfrica: A Mobile WorldAfrica: A Mobile WorldAfrica: A Mobile World

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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Fixed Cellular Mobile

Telephone subscribers in Africa, millions

ITU World Telecommunication Indicators DatabaseSource: ITU World Telecommunication Regulatory Database, 2004.

Telephone Penetration rates in West AfricaTelephone Penetration rates in West Africa

BeninBurkinaCap VertC.IvoireGambiaGhanaGuineGuine BLiberiaMaliMauritaniaNigerNigeriaSenegalS. LeonneTogo

ISAP (Istanbul Action Plan) A four-year (2003-2006) strategic and working PlanISAP (Istanbul Action Plan) A four-year (2003-2006) strategic and working Plan

Section II : ActionsA. - ISAP Programmes– Prog-1: Regulatory Reform

– Prog-2: Technologies and Telecommunication / ICT network development

– Prog-3: e-strategies and e-services/applications

– Prog-4: Economics and Finance, including costs and tariffs,

– Prog-5: Human capacity building

– Prog-6: Special Programme for LDCs

ISAP (Istanbul Action Plan) A four-year (2003-2006) strategic and working Plan

B. - Activities– Activity 1: Statistics and information on telecommunication/ICTs– Activity 2: Partnership and promotion

C. – Special initiatives

WSIS Declaration of Principles WSIS Declaration of Principles 11 key principles

Cooperation and partnership among all stakeholdersInfrastructure = essential foundation of ISAccess to information and knowledgeCapacity building Building confidence and security in the use of ICTsEnabling environmentICT applicationsCultural, linguistic diversity and identityMediaEthical dimension of the Information SocietyInternational and regional cooperation

Broad objectives, goals and targets to be achieved by 2015:Connect villages and establish community access pointsConnect scientific and research centersConnect libraries, cultural centers, museums, post officesConnect health centers and hospitalsEnsure global access access to television and radio servicesEnsure that half of world’s inhabitants have access to ICTs within their reach

WSIS Plan of Action (1) WSIS Plan of Action (1)

Examples of actions to be carried out Assist countries in developing national e-strategiesAssist countries in establishing multi-stakeholder, public/private partnershipsDevelop strategies on the use of ICTs for sustainable development, by 2005Publication of information submitted on success stories in mainstreaming ICTs Development of performance evaluation and benchmarking to monitor implementation of Action Plan, of ICT Development Digital Opportunity Index and World ICT Development Report

WSIS Plan of Action (2) WSIS Plan of Action (2)

Assist governments in establishing multi-purpose community public access points

Connect universities, colleges, primary and secondary schools Develop and provide capacity building programs to develop

skills in the use of ICTs, to create critical mass of skilled ICT professionals

Assist governments in preventing, detecting and responding to cyber-crime and misuse of ICTs, including spam

Assist governments in establishing legal, regulatory and policy environment conducive to ICT development

Assist governments in developing ICT applications

WSIS Plan of Action (3) WSIS Plan of Action (3)

On going projects for AfricaOn going projects for Africa INDAVTEL: Industry development AFRITEL: Telecommunication Infrastructures NEPAD PROJECT: (ITU support for NEPAD objectives) INTELCOMII: Network for ECOWAS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR CAPACITY

BUILDING EU-EC PROJECT: ICT Regulation, Capacity Building,

E-Governance/E-commerce/E-Strategies, support to WSIS

Other Projects in AfricaOther Projects in Africa Telemedicine (Senegal, Addis Ababa, Guinea,

Mozambique, Kenya) E-Commerce (Mauritania, Cameroon Cote D’Ivoire,

Mali, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, South Africa) Multipurpose Community Telecenters (Uganda,

Tanzania, Benin, Guinea, Guinea Bissau. Cape Verde, Mauritania, Cameroon)

MCT for Refugees (Ghana, Tanzania)

Exchanging experiences Exchanging experiences Workshops Study trips Country case studies Promoting African Expertise Promoting Public/Private Dialogue and Partnership Promoting Regulatory and Operators Associations Creating hot lines

Genders BalanceGenders Balance

Women Led Project (MCTs owned and operated by women and creation of women fund)

Masters Degree Fellowships in Telecommunications and ICTs for Women

Special programs in Centers of Excellence to increase attendance by women

Monitoring countries most urgent needsMonitoring countries most urgent needs

1.1.           Universal service/Access Priority

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Brief Description of your concern and the Assistance needed

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

MERCI BEAUCOUP

MUITO OBRIGADA