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WITSA Board of Directors Meeting
September 4, 2013 via Conference Call
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Updated on September 1, 2013
Call to Order
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Opening RemarksSantiago Gutierrez
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Roll CallDr. Jim Poisant
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Board of Directors
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City Name Organization Attendance1 Kabul Omar Ansari NICTAA2 Buenos Aires Dr. Silvia Bidart CESSI3 Dhaka Shaheen Mahmud Iqbal BCS4 Minsk Dr. Boris Komrakov InfoPark5 Hamilton John Kyle Bermuda Chamber
of Commerce6 Sao Paulo Roberto Mayer ASSESPRO7 Toronto Karna Gupta ITAC8 Santiago Luis Stein Gechs9 Taipei James Liu CISA10 Cairo Eng. Tarek A Monem Taha EITESAL11 Athens Yannis Sirros SEPE12 Kowloon Francis Fong HKITF13 New Delhi Som Mittal NASSCOM14 Tokyo Takashi Igarashi JISA
Board of Directors
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City Name Organization Attendance15 Nairobi Waudo Siganga CSK16 Beirut Nizar Zakka PCA17 Kuala Lumpur Looi Kien Leong PIKOM18 Mexico City Dr. Amado Espinosa CANIETI19 Mexico City Santiago Gutierrez CANIETI20 Abuja Florence Seriki ITAN21 Seoul Ki-Chul Kim FKII22 Port of Spain Owen Field ICTS23 Bucharest Dr. Vasile Baltac ATIC24 Midrand Roger Latchman ITA25 Madrid Antonio Cimmora AMETIC26 Virginia Shawn Osborne TechAmerica27 London Julian David Intellect
City Name Organization Attendance1 Tokyo Junko Kawauchi JISA
2 Virginia Dr. Jim Poisant WITSA
3 Virginia Anders Halvorsen WITSA
4 Sandakan Jeralyn Quinsayas WITSA
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In Attendance
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Approval of Minutes
Taipei, Chinese Taipei
June 5, 2013
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Matters Arising
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Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; June 5, 2013
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Status on WCIT 2012 payment: Chairman Gutierrez asked that Mr. Gupta prepare key milestones to pay down ITAC debt to WITSA effort.Status: To be presented by Karna today
Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; June 5, 2013
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Middle East and North Africa: Mr. Zakka asked that a package of WITSA materials be put together to recruit new members in his regionStatus: Material was packaged and sent to all Vice Chairpersons
The BOD requested to have the KPI on quarterly review and to include form 990 in the list of Status: Dr. Poisant will review his KPI at all BOD meetings. Form 990 are posted each year for the BOD.
A recommendation that an Endorsement Committee operate under a specific set of policies and guidelines which would need to be established. Status: A draft write-up was completed on July 24th and send to Roger Latchman for comment. The BOD needs to decide if there is a need for a separate committee to be established or would set policies and procedures suffice?
Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; June 5, 2013
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Mr. Khoo suggested three options that the Finance Committee could consider when making endorsements of organizations (products/services) ; 1) full adoption 2) Partial adoption and no adoption by members. Chairman Gutierrez said that the Finance Committee would prepare a timeline for recommendation.Status: The options for endorsements of organizations’ are contained within the WITSA’s Endorsement policies and procedures.
Mr. Mayer suggested realigning the business plan and bylaws as part of the new business plan. Dr. Bidart concurred with revising the bylaws. Status: A session on bylaw revisions will be added to the BOD agenda for the November in Sao Paulo.
Chairman Gutierrez said that the upcoming strategic/business planning process would be lead by the Deputy Chairman Liu who would come up with the process and timeline. The BOD agreed. Status: A draft Strategic/ Business Plan process and timeline was drafted by SG Poisant and sent to James Liu and Santiago Gutierrez on July 23rd. James Liu will provided feedback on the document. The document was then sent to the Exec Comm on Aug 7th.
Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; June 5, 2013
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Members Dropped due to Non-PaymentsIndonesia – ASPILUKI was dropped from WITSA’s membership rolls. Mr. Looi volunteered to follow up with FITIS to join WITSA.Status: Mr. Looi notified the secretariat that he made a few inquiries. Mr. Looi to report present status Benin – Status: Roger Latchman to report France – Will make a determination about WITSA membership no later than the end of July.Status: On August 21st the SG was notified that France will be rejoining WITSA immediately.
Israel – The current member (IASH) had been absorbed by a new association. Mr. Zakka would ask PITA’s (Palestine) help in reaching out to the new association regarding WITSA membership. Status: To be reported by Mr. Zakka Rwanda – Mr. Latchman would talk to the right person for membershipStatus: To be reported by Mr. Latchman
Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; June 5, 2013
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Dr. Komrakov asked that in the future, VCs should be part of the process for recommending which members should be dropped for not paying their dues.Status: All Vice Chairman will take part in the process of dropping members.
The GPAC committee was asked to come up with a production timeframe for 2013 reports before the next BOD call in August.Status: To be reported by Tim Conway
Global Trade Committee: Mr. Wong requested the status of the WITSA safe landing zone offices. The SG told the BOD that the Secretariat would conduct a survey within 30 days and report its results to the BOD. Status: A survey was sent out to safe Landing Offices on June 18th. Few responses were received. The matter of Safe Landing offices has been added to the agenda for the November BOD meeting for discussion.
Matters Arising: BOD Meeting; June 5, 2013
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Membership Committee: Mr. Zakka mentioned that when prospective members are identified, they should be provided with the WHY WITSA document translated in different languages. Status: All Vice Chairpersons were provided the WHY WITSA, membership applications as well as a listing of prospective members as part of a recruitment drive. VC’s needing translated versions have been asked to provide the translate.
GPATS 2013: Mr. Wong suggested coming up with a package to attract delegates from Asia Pacific. At the same time, the Global Trade Committee would work with Dr. Bidart on this effort. Status: Mr. Meyer to report on the status of the B2B mission to Sao Paulo
Regional (MENA) / WITSA GPATS 2015: The SG said that if there’s no bid (hosting GPATS 2015) received by the July 1st bidding deadline, WITSA would work with MENA on GPATS 2015. Status: Not bids were received to host GPATS 2015 by July 1st. Mr. Zakka to report status of Middle East host
Treasurer’s ReportDr. Amado Espinosa
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Summary Balance Sheet (for the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2013)
Summary Income Statement (July 31, 2013)
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July 31, 13ASSETSCurrent Assets
Cash Accounts 132,358.00Accounts Receivable Net of Allowance 116,360.00Prepaid Expenses 9,371.84Investments - CD's 103,972.34Net Fixed Assets 2,311.71
TOTAL ASSETS 364,373.89LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities
Payables 6,770.34Accrued Expenses 6,842.96Deferred Revenue 95,212.55
Total Liabilities 108,825.85EquityUnrestricted Net Assets 467,400.79Net Income -211,852.75Total Equity 255,548.04TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 364,373.89
Summary Statement of Income (for the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2013)
Summary Income Statement (July 31, 2013)
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Jan - Jul 13
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Investment Income 1,994.96
Program Income 78,604.12
Other Income 17,620.00
Total Income 98,219.08
Expenses
Contract Services 53,231.83
Operations 7,844.59
Salary and Benefits 228,769.67
Travel Expenses 15,926.28
Other Expenses 4,299.46
Total Expense 310,071.83
Net Income -211,852.75
Members Not in Good Standing (August 15, 2013)
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Green – Expected to pay
1 Afghanistan [Latest reminder sent 8/28]
2 Barbados [No funds for 2013; 8/29: Will try to get financial situation resolved for 2014]
3 Cambodia [Member not responsive; in disarray - dropped from ASOCIO. ASOCIO is communicating with alternative association; potential member]
4 Canada [8/28: Karna: dues will be paid asap.]
5 Chile [Latest reminder 8/28; awaiting response]
6 Ecuadorian Association of Software [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
7 Gambia [Communication established; awaiting response to proposal to only pay for 2013 only]
8 Haitian Association for the ICTs [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
9 Hungarian Association of IT Companies [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
10 ICT Norway [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
11 Israeli Association of Software Houses [This association no longer exists as it has been merged with another. We are working with PITA (Palestine) to get the new organization onboard.]
12 Jamaica [New association has been established; membership expected to be transferred soon/ awaiting response]
13 Jordan [Paid 5/25]
14 Kazakhstan Association of IT Companies [Paid in 2012. Latest reminder 8/29]
15 Lao ICT Commerce Association [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
16 Mongolia [Paid dues in April for 2012; Awaiting response regarding 2013]
Members Not in Good Standing (August 15, 2013)
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Green – Expected to pay
17 Morocco [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
18 Myanmar [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
19 Netherlands - ICT Office [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
20 Pakistan [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
21 Poland [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
22 Portugal - Bus. Assoc. [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
23 Republic of Moldova [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
24 Senegalese Information Technology Assoc [Communication established; awaiting confirmation regarding payment]
25 Serbia [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
26 Syrian Computer Society [Association in disarray due to civil war; payment not possible]
27 Trinidad and Tobago [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
28 Tunisian IT Chamber [Association banned by government & no longer exists: New association has been formed and will be invited through Nizar to become a member of WITSA]
29 Turkish Informatics Industry Association [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
30 Uruguayan Chamber of IT [2012 dues paid in May. Committed to pay 2013 dues later in the year]
31 Venezuelan Chamber of IT Companies [Board was slated to consider continued WITSA memberhship in May; Reminders have been sent; awaiting response]
32 Zimbabwe [Latest reminder 8/29; awaiting response]
Status on WCIT 2012 Payment
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Status on WCIT 2012 payment:There have been progress on 3 items we have reviewed at the last BoD meeting and key milestones achieved. These are only 3 viable options to close the WITSA royalty gap.
Softchoice Inc. (CEO David MacDonald) agreed in principle to join the Global Alliance Forum. Payment is contingent upon developing a comprehensive alignment on how to close the issue ($60K)Millennium Program in Canada has strong support form Intel’s President Graham Palmer . It is now in process to be incorporated in Talent & Skill program (~$200K+ and can be substantially larger funding model for WITSA and it can be taken to other jurisdictions)Reduction in the royalty to account for the impact of global economic condition ($100K to $150k)
Next stepsWITSA to formally advise WCIT 2012 that if Millennium is launched in Canada within next 18 months along with Softchoice Inc.'s membership to Global Alliance that the “ outstanding royalty issue will be deemed to be closed”Start building project plan for Millennium program launch
June/July 2013: Initial contact made between the Millennium EDU Intel team and Chris Drummond, Managing Director, Canadian Coalition for ICT Skills (CCICT), Jim Poisant and Karna Gupta.
August: Background material was provided to Mr. Drummond regarding the project. Mr Drummond to inform the group on next steps in late August.
September/October: Meetings and briefings to be scheduled in Canada with CCICT, ITAC, WITSA, Intel and a group of educators.
September/October: Karna to enlist SoftChoice, David MacDonald into the WITSA Advisory Council for 3-4 years. (David requires some certainty on resolution/outcome.
September/November: Karna to identify potential Global Partners and to have Jim Poisant visit.
ITAC/WITSA Licensing fee
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SG met with Federal District Government of Brasilia officials (Including the Governor) on July 30th and 31st. Trip report was issued to the BOD. District government is processing WITSA’s licensing fee ($750K).
On August 20th the SG received information that the payment was on track to be paid in September 2013.
Status on WCIT 2016 Licensing Fee
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Decision Block
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MENA / WITSA Global Policy Action and Trade Summit (GPATS) 2015
Regional Vice Chairman Report
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1. Africa Roger Latchman
2. Middle East & North Africa Nizar Zakka
3. Europe (EU + EEA) Yannis Sirros
4. Europe (Non-EU) Dr. Boris Komrakov
5. Latin America Silvia Bidart
6. Caribbean John Kyle
7. Asia Pacific Takashi Igarashi
WITSA presence in Europe:50 European countries in total
24 WITSA Members (2 members re-joined)• 14 countries in EU and EEA• 10 Non EU.
New entries: BAIT (Bulgaria) Syntec-Numérique (France) CITEA (Cyprus) we are waiting their application to join.
WITSA BOD MEETINGCISA,TaipeiJune 5th, 2013
Yannis SirrosSEPE - Greece
WITSA VC Europe (EU and EEA)
Future events and Activities European research and innovation event ICT 2013: Create,
Connect, GrowVilnius - Lithuania, November 6-8, 2013An events of the Lithuanian’s presidency of the EU Council - INFOBALT is a WITSA member
e-Skills for Jobs 2014 Opening eventAthens - Greece, March 2014An events of the Greek’s presidency of the EU Council - SEPE is a WITSA member.
WITSA BOD MEETINGCISA,TaipeiJune 5th, 2013
Yannis SirrosSEPE - Greece
WITSA VC Europe (EU and EEA)
Secretary General KPI UpdateDr. Jim Poisant
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KPI Update
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1. WCIT 2016: Contract signed/Licensing fee in payment process-SG met with Brasilia government on July 30th and 31st. Operations Manual delivered to ASSESPRO
2. WCIT 2014: Providing assistance to Mexico as requested
3. GPATS support: Working with the project team on a daily basis (program 80% complete), Delegate marketing underway.
4. ITAC Debt: Working with Karna Gupta on revenue sources. Karna to brief BOD.
5. GPATS 2015: Nizar Zakka to report.
6. Expand Global Partners: A number of proposals are outstanding. WITSA Vice Chairpersons are now engaged in adding new partners.
KPI Update
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7. Membership campaign is underway. VC’s to report.
8. Increase VC’s role (Chairman’s request for assistance in revenue producing activities in place August 2013).
9. Goal of producing two major papers in 2013 is on target.
10. International Institutions-SG is active in the WITSA Advisory Council (a number of members will participate as speakers in the GPATS summit.)
11. Web Site-New Web Site will launch NLT October 15th.
WITSA GPATS 2013 UpdateRoberto Mayer, ASSESPRO
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WITSA WCIT 2014 UpdateDr. Amado Espinosa / Santiago Gutierrez
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WITSA Trade Mission to Bangkok, Thailand (Sept)
David Wong, PIKOM
Global Trade Committee
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ASOCIO ICT Summit 2013 & Software Expo Asia 2013 Conference
Theme “Where Business and Innovation Connect”
ASOCIO and WITSA would be giving keynote remarks on how businesses grow with the unimaginable and creative innovations that IT brings
There would not be a Trade Mission to Sao Paulo in conjunction with GPATS
WTM Status
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2014 Business Plan James Liu (Committee Chairman)
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Plan is in draft The Executive Committee is responding to a
questionnaire September 18, there would be an Executive
Committee call regarding the Business Plan
Status on 2014 Business Plan
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COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Finance Dr. Amado Espinosa / Santiago Gutierrez
Education, Training and Human Resources Dr. Boris Komrakov
Global Policy Action & Trade (GPATS) WITSA Advisory Council
John HigginsTim Conway
Membership Nizar Zakka
Standing Committee Reports
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Alternate Sources of Revenue
August 13th WITSA Chairman & Executive Committee meeting
VC’s agreed to Identify three (3) prospects for WITSA’s Advisory Council and Global Partner Programs
IMT/Santiago
Executive Committee Commitment
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Global Policy Action Committee WITSA Advisory Council
John Higgins
Tim Conway
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WITSA’s Trade Paper– Submitted for approval at this meeting.
WITSA’s Information Management Paper – To be submitted for approval at the November
BOD meeting.
WITSA’s Cyber Hygiene Paper– To be discussed at the November BOD and
GPATS meetings in November and completed by the end of 2013.
WITSA Policy Papers
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Drafts circulated to members and Advisory Council WITSA supports
– Continuing global trade liberalization generally, and especially in ICTs & information services• Availability of ICTs & services is key to fulfilling the promise of the Digital Age
– Non-discriminatory, multilateral trade liberalization, based on core principles of “most favored nation” and “national treatment” ensures greatest benefits to all• As prosecuted by the WTO, with rules & neutral dispute settlement
– Open, transparent bilateral or regional agreements• Provided these are MFN based
– Specific initiatives: ITA expansion; TISA negotiations (all on MFN basis)
For approval
WITSA Trade Policy: Key Points
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Membership CommitteeNizar Zakka, PCA
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The initial review of the prospect members have been completed
The list have been distributed to all Vice Chairmen
The Vice Chairmen and Jeralyn are following up with prospective members
Status
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Status on WITSA Web SiteAnders Halvorsen / Santiago Gutierrez
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Calendar of Meetings
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November 2013 BOD Meeting in Sao Paulo
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Meeting Program:
November 10 (Sunday)
November 11 (Monday)0900-1100 Board of Directors Meeting1100-1115 Morning Coffee Break1115-1300 Board of Directors Meeting1300-1400 Lunch1400-1500 Board of Directors Meeting (Cont’d)
0900-1000 Finance/Compensation Committee Meeting1000-1030 Audit Committee Meeting1030-1130 Membership Committee Meeting1130-1230 Event Taskforce Meeting1230-1300 Global Trade Committee Meeting1300-1400 Lunch1400-1600 Global Policy Action Committee Meeting1600-1800 WITSA Advisory Council
Spring 2014 BOD Meeting
Open
Spring BOD Meeting
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Other Business /
Open Discussion
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU
See you in Sao Paulo!See you in Sao Paulo!
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