GUDALAJARA MEXICO 04 22 October 2010 Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socioeconomic Development Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socioeconomic Development ID: 581669
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ITU PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE 2010 GUDALAJARA - MEXICO04 -22 October 2010
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentSlide2
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development
PURPOSE
To request Parliament to consider, support and approve the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Final Acts) 2010, in line with Section 231 (2) of the Constitution.
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Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentWHAT IS PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE This is the top policy making body of the ITU which sets
the policy, financial planning and strategic goals of the UnionIt is held every four years
It presents the key opportunity for Member States of the Union to decide on and influence
its
strategic
direction, with implications for future information and communications technologies policies throughout the world.PP also elects the senior management team of the ITU Council and Members of the ITU Council and members of the Radio Regulations BoardThe work of the ITU aligns closely with Chapter 4 & 7 of the National Development Plan, as it is strongly focused on the development of Economic Infrastructure in the ICT sector. In addition, the ratification of the Final Acts of the Plenipotentiary Conference is in line with South Africa’s foreign policy, in particular strengthening the rules based multilateral system. Slide4
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentWHAT WAS DEBATED AND DECIDEDCybersecurity
Internet addressing
International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs)
Internet protocol based networks
International public policy issues pertain to internet and management of Internet resources including Internet resources, including domain names and addresses
Role of administrations of Member states in the management of internationalized (multilingual) domain names
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Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentWHAT WAS DEBATED AND DECIDED CONT.
Conformance and interoperabilityBridging the standardization gap between developed and developing countries
Human
exposure to and measurement of
electromagnectic
fieldsITU’s role in child online protectionThe role of telecommunications /ICT on climate change and protection of the environment
Future conferences , assemblies and forums of the Union (2011- 2014)
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Making South Africa a Global Leaderin Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentSA PRIORITY MATTERSPreparations for the 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications ( WCIT) which revised the ITRs
ITU Telecom Events to focus on ICT technological
development & market trends, and revenues geared towards the ICT Development Fund to support the development agenda
Free on – line access to ITU Publications
Admission of Sector members from developing countries in the work of the ITU-R and ITU-T
Independent Management Advisory Committee
ITU’s call to Cancun: development and use of ICT applications & response strategiesSlide7
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentSA PRIORITY MATTERS
South Africa successfully led the Africa group on a number on issuesInternet Governance related issues were one of the most contentious issue in the conference and South Africa played an instrumental role in ensuring that the needs of developing countries were addressed (allocation of resources)
South Africa also played a significant role in ensuring that Child on- line protection was addressed properly
The issue of free access to ITU publication was another major victory for developing countries and South Africa played a major role in ensuring that this was adoptedSlide8
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentIMPLICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLANThe DTPS will follow the process of
ratificationORGANISATIONAL AND PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONSThe DTPS will continue to serve at the ITU and actively participate in relevant ITU forums, with the intention to get back to the ITU Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There
are no financial implications with respect to the ratification of
ITU PP-10. DTPS pays membership of 1,272,000 Swiss Francs per annum.COMMUNICATION IMPLICATIONSOnce ratified, the Department will work with GCIS to publicise amongst stakeholders.CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONSTreaty binding to all signatories
IMPLICATIONS FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS ITU supports access to ICT’s by the vulnerable groups and develops e-strategies to mainstream women, youth and people with disabilities.SECURITY IMPLICATIONSSecurity implications will be addressed through relevant policies and legislations.Slide9
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentRECOMMENDATION & WAY FORWARD
To request Parliament to consider, support and approve the Ratification of
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Final Acts) 2010
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terms of Section 231 (2) of the Constitution.Slide10
Making South Africa a Global Leaderin Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development Thank you