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ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Industry Meeting for Asia and the Pacific | 27 May 2021
Overview - Global ICT indicators 2019 and 2020 where available
(per 100 inhabitants and per cent) and compound annual average growth rate (CAGR) for 2017-2019, 2017-2020 where available
15.2 75 51.4%* 48.3 %f /
(+5.7%) (+9.3%) (+3.5%) 55.2% m
Fixed Broadband Mobile Broadband Inidividuals using the Women and Men using the
Subscriptions Subscriptions Internet Internet
96.7%*
72% 37% 57.4 %
(+0.2%)
(+3.7%)
Mobile Network Coverage Urban Household Internet Rural Household Internet Household Internet Access
Access Access
93.1%* 84.7% 717.9 131.3
(+1.9%) * tbit/s* (+26.4%)
(+4%) (+35.7%)
Percentage of Percentage of Total International International
Population within Population within Bandwidth Bandwidth per
reach of a 3G signal reach of a 4G signal Internet user
Source: Based on ITU WTI Database from 2017, 2019, and 2020 where available
Digital trends in Asia and the Pacific
Key ICT statistics, ITU Asia and the Pacific region 2017-2019
Source: ITU, WTI Database and World Bank data (for GNI data)
COVID-19: ITU initiatives
• Reliable and trustworthy digital services for all to
continue to work, study, care for others, and
keep in touch with loved ones
• Leverage ICTs to help address COVID-19 and
make us safer, stronger, and more connected.
• Universal, reliable, and affordable connectivity.
Regional Initiatives in Asia and the Pacific
4 GLOBAL PRIORITIES
5 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL INITIATIVES
ITU-D: Global and Asia-Pacific Regional Thematic areas
Network infrastructure and • 8 Sub themes (Spectrum Management, Broadcasting, NGN,
Broadband networks, Rural-Communications, Bridging the
services Standardization Gap, C&I, International Connectivity)
Cybersecurity
Policy and regulation • 2 Sub themes (Policy and regulation, Economic and Finance)
Statistics (including Big Data)
10 Capacity building • 3 sub themes (ITU Academy, CoEs, GCBI)
Digital Innovation Ecosystem
• Sub-themes (Digital government, Digital Health, Smart Learning, E-
Digital Applications and Services Agriculture , Digital finance, Smart villages, other Cross-sector and
initiatives)
Emergency Telecommunications
• 4 sub-themes (Person with Disabilities, Woman and Girls,
Digital inclusion Indigenous people, Youth and children)
Environment • 2 sub-themes (Climate-change, E-waste)
Areas of collaboration: Upcoming ITU events in 2021
5 - 9 July 2021
11 – 16 July 2021
Draft Plan for Asia and
the Pacific events
Time 1100 – 1200 hrs (GMT+7) Bangkok, Jakarta time zone
th th th th
Day Tuesday 6 July 20201 Wednesday 7 July 20201 Thursday 8 July 20201 Friday 9 July 20201
Session ASP5: Contributing to a ASP1: Addressing special needs ASP3: Fostering development of ASP2: Harnessing ICTs to support
Focus secure and resilient of least developed countries, infrastructure to enhance digital the digital economy and an
environment small island developing states, connectivity inclusive digital society
including Pacific island countries,
and landlocked developing
countries
Title Safe and Secure Resilient Emerging technologies: Advanced Digital Networks Post Covid Living: Enabling an
network solutions bringing new digital for data-oriented societies inclusive society through IoT
experiences in remote areas and Smart Cities/Village
https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/ET/2021/Pages/default.aspx
ITU Global Symposium for Regulators
Tech Talks
• Engagement Dialogue for ITU-D M Sector/Academia Members
• Two Sessions held already,
1. Recognized Operating Agencies
2. Scientific and Industrial Organizations
• Other contemplated Tech Talks include
• Regional Telecommunications Organizations
• Regional and other International Organizations
• Intergovernmental Organizations Operating Satellite System
• Academia and Research InstitutionsIndustry Advisory Group on Development Issues and Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers • IAGDI-CRO Meeting held virtually on 22 June 2021, comprised of ITU-D Sector Members • Present Policy/Regulatory Adjustments to help businesses in response to COVID • Meeting will Adopt a Statement presented at GSR-21
Digital Innovation Information Session Series ITU RO ASP Plans to offer a series of Information session in collaboration with Telecommunications Standards Development Society of India (TSDSI) on the following topis:
International Center of Digital Innovation (i-CoDI)
• Convening ITU partners in the worlds of business, academia, and non-profit sectors together with
Member States.
• Create networks of expertise, through which innovative ITU products, services can be developed,
brought to market and scaled-up for impact.i-CoDi Approach and Challenge Sponsors
1 2 3 4 5
Define Prepare Explore & Co-create Deep
map Demonstrations
We explore the
We work We organize deep
problem space,
We collect a We work together with leading demonstrations of
map “hot spots”
challenge relevant as „One-ITU“ to experts, regulators our connected
with the highest
to the ITU prepare an and solution building blocks
impact and design
membership experiment to test providers to co- with global
meaningful sets of
and/or a specific assumptions and create building partners and
connected “One-
Member sponsor. develop solutions. blocks ready to be Members states.
ITU” building
piloted
blocksRegional Development Forum 2021 - Asia & the Pacific
• Tentatively scheduled for November/December 2021
• Opportunity for high-level dialogue between the ITU & decision-makers of ITU Member States, Sector
Members as well as other stakeholders.
• 2020 Edition had over 200 participants
• 30 member States
• 13 Sector Members
• 6 Academia Members
• 10 Regional Organizations
• 23 UN agenciesITU Partnership Opportunities
Infrastructure & Networks
• Operationalizing toolkits and guidelines
Spectrum Management
• Joint studies/ market research.
• Case study sharing
• Digital Infrastructure and Ecosystem development Broadcasting
and reinforcement
NGN and Broadband
networks
Rural-Communication and
International Connectivity
Bridging the Standardization
Gap
C&IITU Broadband Transmission Maps
In partnership with ESCAP,
National backbone connectivity, including:
Optical fibres
• Microwaves
• Satellite Earth Stations
• Mobile Coverage
• IXPs
• Other key metrics
Location Intelligence - Data Visualization
Business Plan for ICT network deployment
• GIS tools for ICT Development
• Infrastructure cost estimation*
Public access to the Maps
– https://itu.int/go/map-public
7Network Resilience
National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP) IMPACT
An overall document that includes regulatory framework, 1. Preparedness:
activities and actions in each of the phases of the disaster 1. Adoption of National Emergency
management cycle. Telecommunication Plan (NETP).
2. SATCOM Emergency telecommunication
- Ascertaining the uninterrupted availability of capacity upgrade
communication to enable effective coordination in real 2. Response: Disaster response assistance through
time or as fast as feasible. deployment of equipment
- Mapping risks, the telecomms/ICT landscape, operators
and service providers, facilities availability and service
penetration With the Emergency Telecommunication Cluster
- Developing telecommunication/ICT -related SOPs and (ETC); and on request for governments, ITU
deploys emergency telecommunication/ICT
response and contingency plans Afghanistan capabilities to affected countries within the first
- Priming up the countries' treaties and international Solomon Island 24 to 48 hours, to help restore vital
cooperation agreements . Papua New Guinea communication links, support
Tonga response coordination of the government and
NETP through a multi-stakeholder approach promotes … humanitarian responders.
improved coordination, engaging stakeholders through the ...
disaster management / emergency life cycle, determining E.G. Satellite phones, BGAN, VSAT terminals and
the required capacities and capabilities , and establishing a the Disaster Connectivity Map.
governance framework. Including: ASEAN –UN Joint Strategic Plan of
Action on Disaster Management 2020 -2025Pacific Satcom Project - Overview & Impact Assessment
• Impact Assessment:
outcomes of the project on
beneficiary population and
country
• Develop sustainability plan
for remote connectivity
solutions and upgrades needs
(if any)
• Further Cooperation:
potential applications and
services that can be run on
the installed solutions to
further benefit the usersPacific Satcom Projects - Outcomes & Benefits
Health Centres: Schools:
Distant learning: COVID, remote islands
Telemedicine
Online research: students & teachers
Medical supplies
School admin: apps, file sharing
Community: Emergency:
Communications Early warning
Internet Weather data
Social media Comms for recovery
Resiliency: Backup connectivity is crucial particularly for critical communicationsDigital Government – Whole of Government Approach
National Vision and SDG implementation plan Smart city
Digital
agriculture
policy / strategy
Legislations
/ plan
Regulations
Other sectoral Digital health
policy/ strategy policy/ strategy
/ plan Whole of / plan
Government
(National) Policy
/ Strategy / Plan
Smart village
SDG Digital financial
Digital
education
Customized
inclusion policy/
strategy / plan
policy/ strategy
/ plan planning
Enterprise Smart Islands
architecture
International level National levelSmart Islands – Expected Impact
Reduced inequality, improved
well being and access to
better jobs through digital Examples
services
Education, health,
government, e-commerce
services through common
digital platform
Enhanced sustainability and
cross-sectoral partnerships
by adopting SDG linked
whole of government
approach
Co-creation and scaling up
of SMEs and businesses by
providing a platform to
innovateSmart Islands – Concept Example
UN Coordination on Education & Learning Learning+Education2030 ASIA PACIFIC INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION
Girls in ICT Day
ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Girls in ICT co-organisers and partners
Organized by:
Indonesia celebrates
organised three celebrations on 22 April in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
High level engagement segment
Join now: https://bit.ly/3xjSrcz
Awarding of the winners:
Opening remarks:
“Girls in ICT as Creative
UNRC in Indonesia
ITU Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Agents of Change in time
of Pandemic and
High Officials Celebratory Remarks: Disasters’”
Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Children’s Protection Republic of Blog Competition for
Indonesia Indonesian girls and
Secretary General of Ministry of Communications and Informatics,
young women in the
Republic of Indonesia
Chief Secretary of the National Disaster Management Agency, Republic Global Girl in ICT 2021
Girls in ICT Day Indonesia 2021 Girls in ICT Day Malaysia 2021 Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2021
Visit Girl in ICT Asia and the Pacific webpage and social media handle!
Website:
girlsinict-asiapacific.org
Facebook:
Girls in ICT Asia-Pacific THEQUALS – Global Partnership
EQUALS Global Partnership
EQUALS – Bridging the Gender Digital Divide
As the solution for achieving gender digital equality by 2030
Global partnership bringing together international
organisations, industry, governments, civil society and
research institutions to mobilise a movement for change
and deliver practical, integrated solutions at scale.Supporting Digital Accessibility through ITU Tools, Trainings and Publications
Trainings
Toolkits and Publications
Toolkit for safe Listening Devices Question 7/1: Access to
and Systems telecommunication/ICT services for
persons with disabilities and with
specific needs
ITU Regional
Collaborativ
Assessment on
e Platforms
ICT
Accessibility
for Asia and
the Pacific
ITU toolkit and self-assessment Coming soon
for ICT accessibility
implementation
https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Digital-Inclusion/Persons-with-Disabilities/Pages/Persons-with-Disabilities.aspxChild Online Protection
10 years after their first publication,
ITU has released a new set of COP
Guidelines: updated, re-thought and
re-written by an expert multi-
stakeholder working group.
The new guidelines Include:
Ø The special situation of children with disabilities
Ø Issues around new technological developments
4 sets of guidelines for:
- Policy-makers
- Industry
- Parents and educators
Visit: www.itu-cop-guidelines.com - ChildrenCybersecurity Thematic Priority Overview
CTP offers the opportunity and tools to increase cybersecurity capabilities at the national level, in order to enhance security, build confidence and trust in the use of ICTs
– making the digital realm more safe and secure for everyone. This is done through a range of efforts, including:
• Provides resources on how countries can best promote cybersecurity during the COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) • A trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity.
National Cybersecurity Strategies (NCS) • Present members with resources to help create an effective national cybersecurity strategy.
Computer Incident Response Teams • Build capacity at national and regional levels, deploy capabilities, and assist in establishing
(CIRTs) and enhancing National Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs).
• In-person and online trainings exercises for cooperation, information sharing, and
CyberDrills discussions on current cybersecurity issues, as well as to provide hands-on exercise for
national (CIRTs) / (CSIRTs).Policy and Regulation
• Objectives
• To provide ICT policy makers and regulators with economic and digital
regulatory tools, processes, procedures and mechanisms to promote:
• engagement of a broad and diverse range of stakeholders in collaborative regulatory
approaches across different
• foster an informed, inclusive and evidence-based rule-making and decision-making
process, with a social and economic impact
• Cross-sectoral and collaborative policy and regulatory frameworks for
• facilitating digital market development
• supporting economic growth and user well-beingThank You
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