/ Council Working Group for the Elaboration of the Draft Strategic Plan and the Draft Financial Plan, 2012-2015 / Document: WG-SPFP/09
Date: 17January2010
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CONTRIBUTION FROM THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
Revision of the Secretariat’s preliminary proposal
17 January 2010
- Introduction
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- The changing telecommunication/ICT environment and its implications for the Union
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A secure, safe and sustainable environment through Telecommunication/ ICT initiatives
The successful implementation of Telecommunication/ ICT infrastructure will require the confidence of its stakeholders. The users, suppliers, investors and the governments need to have confidence in the use of Telecommunication/ ICT in daily business and social interactions, and for the enhancement of the livelihood without fear. The Telecommunication/ ICT infrastructure with broadband economy should be ‘green’ and more environmentally friendly. It should provide protection to people to the extent that technology can be reasonably deployed. In order to provide a protected and safe environment for all, in order to:
- enhance our regional, worldwide collaborative efforts in combating cybercrimes, cyberthreat enhancing cyber-security and protecting intellectual property rights, digital identities, personal data and the privacy of individuals online.
Global Cybersecurity
The Global Sybersecurity is a global framework for dialogue and international cooperation to coordinate the international response to the growing challenges to cybersecurity. It should build on existing work, initiatives and partnerships with the objective of achieving global strategies to address today’s challenges related to building confidence and security in the use of Telecommunication/ICTs.
The main Strategic Goals are the following five activity areas:
1)Legal Measures;
2)Technical and Procedural Measures;
3)Organizational Structures;
4)Capacity Building; and
5)International Cooperation.
Among the above mentioned activity areas, “Legal measures” is focusing on how to address the legislative challenges posed by criminal activities committed over Telecommunications/ICTs networks in an internationally compatible manner. “Technical and procedural measures” is focusing on key measures to promote adoption of enhanced approaches to improve security and risk management in cyberspace, including accreditation schemes, protocols and standards. “Organizational structures” is focusing on the prevention, detection, response to and crisis management of cyberattacks, including the protection of critical information infrastructure systems. “Capacity building” is focusing on elaborating strategies for capacity-building mechanisms to raise awareness, transfer know-how and boost cybersecurity on the national policy agenda. Finally, “International cooperation” is focusing on international cooperation, dialogue and coordination in dealing with cyberthreats.In achieving the above Goals the Union fulfils its responsibilities as Facilitator for WSIS Action Line C5 under the Terms of Reference for Moderators/Facilitators of WSIS Action Lines as a long-term strategies to promote cybersecurity in strengthening the ITU’s role as a key player in cybersecurity and raise its profile and visibility worldwide.
Strengthening Regional Worldwide Collaboration towards a Broadband Economy
The full potential of Telecommunication/ ICT can be realized through a broadband economy that stimulates sustainable economic growth and prosperity. Such an economy should be characterized by policy and regulatory regimes that support innovation, improve confidence and provide security for industry and people, minimize environmental impact, establish a system that promotes investment in broadband connectivity, and fosters creativity in the development and use of content and applications.
The governments are primarily to facilitate, while it is the Telecommunication/ ICT industry that plays a key role in the physical realization of the policy decisions and contributes significantly towards the goals that are set for the sector. Therefore, there is a need to continue to enhance the engagement of the Telecommunication/ ICT industry in joint efforts to create a healthy and vibrant broadband economy.
Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief Center
Disasters disrupt national economies, severely weaken the poor and vulnerable and are recognized as major impediments to sustainable development and reduction of poverty especially in poor countries. The impact is even worse for those living in remote and isolated areas with no access to basic information and communication facilities that are essential to providing vital alerting information.
In order to mitigate the impact of disasters, timely dissemination of authoritative information before, during, and after disasters is critical. .Various actions have been and taken and continued to be taken in multitude fashion to make invaluable contribution to disaster management.
In order to further promote and reinforce the required measures and action and to facilitate the prediction, detection, and alerting. a full-fledged coordinated action is required at global( worldwide, the regional level and National Level
Within the general framework of Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief , there is a need to establish a coordination center within each ITU Region to take appropriate coordinated action to deal with the fundamental issue of “Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief”,
Such a coordination center should be established ,in close collaboration of the regional organization/institution ,under the general supervision /auspices of the ITU Regional Office and ITU Aea Network to promptly and immediately respond, (in close collaboration of a devoted Unit in the BDT and other units within the two other ITU Bureaux ) to Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief
The above two subjects may also be appropriately reflected in the Strategic Plan of the three Sectors.
3.Strategic orientations and goals
3.1The main mission of ITU – as a pre-eminent intergovernmental organization where Member States, Sector Members and Associates work together – is to enable and foster the growth and sustained development of telecommunication networks and services, and to facilitate universal access so that people everywhere can participate in, and benefit from, the emerging information society. ITU can achieve this overall mission by:
3.1.1Strategic Goal of the Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R)
The Strategic Goal of the ITU-R is threefold and includes
To ensure interference-free operations of radiocommunication systems by means of implementing the Radio Regulations and Regional Agreements, as well as updating on an efficient and timely manner these instruments through the processes of the World and Regional Radiocommunication Conferences;
To establish Recommendations intended to assure the necessary performance and quality in operating radiocommunication systems;
To seek ways and means to conserve spectrum and satellite orbit resources and ensure flexibility for future expansion and new technological developments.
3.1.2Strategic Goal of the Telecommunication Standardization Sector(ITU-T)
The Strategic Goal of the ITU-T is threefold and includes:
- To develop interoperable, non-discriminatory international standards (ITU-T Recommendations);
- To assist in bridging the standardization gap between developed and developing countries;
- To extend international cooperation amongst international and regional standardization bodies.
3.1.3Strategic Goal of theTelecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D)
To work in cooperation with governments and industry to expand the benefits of the information society to developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs) and small-island developing states (SIDS), as a means of stimulating broader social and economic development.
3.1.4Strategic Goal of the General Secretariat
Effectiveness and efficiency in the planning, management, coordination and delivery of services to support the Union[1] and its Membership, ensuring the implementation of the financial and strategic plans of the Union and coordinating intersectoral activities as identified in ITU Basic Texts.
PART II – Sectoral Objectives and Outputs
4.Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R)
4.1.Situational analysis.
4.1.1In order to establish a sound foundation upon which to base ITU-R strategies for the forthcoming years, an analysis of the Radiocommunication Sector and its environment, both now and in the future, is of primary importance. Such an analysis requires a clear vision of those influential factors, both internal and external to ITU that will allow ITU-R to take advantage of opportunities that arise to meet its objectives.
4.1.2The biggest challenge for the Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) is to remain abreast of the rapid and complex changes occurring in the world of international radiocommunications, coupled with a timely response to the needs of the radiocommunication and broadcasting industry in particular and to the membership as a whole. In an environment undergoing constant change and with ever greater demands from its members for products and services, the Sector should ensure that it remains as adaptable and responsive as possible to meet these challenges.
4.1.3The ITU-R is committed to building confidence and security in the use of ICT by creating an enabling environment through management of the international radiofrequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources. Since the global management of frequencies and orbit resources requires a high level of international cooperation, one of our principal tasks in the ITU-R is to facilitate the complex intergovernmental negotiations needed to develop legally binding agreements between sovereign states. These agreements are embodied in the Radio Regulations and in world and regional plans adopted for different space and terrestrial services.
4.1.4The field of Radiocommunications addresses terrestrial and space services that are critical and increasingly important for the development of the global economy in the 21st Century. The world is witnessing a phenomenal increase in the use of wireless systems in a myriad of applications. International radiocommunication standards (such as those contained in ITU-R Recommendations) underpin the entire global communications framework — and will continue to serve as the platform for a whole range of new wireless applications.
4.1.5The domain of Radiocommunications nowadays also includes aeronautical telemetry and telecommand systems, satellite services, mobile communications, maritime distress and safety signals, digital broadcasting, satellites for meteorology, and the prediction and detection of natural disasters.
4.1.6The need for continuing development of radiocommunication systems used in disaster mitigation and relief operations has increased and will be a key challenge for the future. Telecommunication is critical at all phases of disaster management. Aspects of emergency radiocommunication services associated with disasters include, inter alia, disaster prediction, detection, alerting and disaster relief.
4.1.7In the area of climate change, the work of the Radiocommunication Sector focuses on the use of ICT (different radio and telecommunication technologies and equipment) for weather and climate change monitoring, prediction, detection and mitigation of hurricanes, typhoons, thunderstorms, earthquakes, tsunamis, man-made disasters, etc.
4.1.8Our stakeholders such as government agencies, public and private telecommunication operators, manufacturers, scientific or industrial bodies, international organizations, consultancies, universities, technical institutions, etc, through the processes linked with WRCs and Study Groups will need to continue to make decisions on the most profitable and efficient ways to exploit the limited resource of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits, which will be critical and of increasing economic value for the development of the global economy in the 21st Century.
4.2.Vision
The Radiocommunication Sector will remain the unique and universal convergence and regulatory center for worldwide radiocommunication matters.
4.3.Mission
The mission of the ITU-Ris, inter alia, to ensure rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radiocommunication services, including those using satellite orbits, and to carry out studies and adopt recommendations on radiocommunication matters.
4.4.Goal
The Goal of the ITU-R is:
To ensure interference-free operations of radiocommunication systems by means of implementing the Radio Regulations and Regional Agreements, as well as updating on an efficient and timely manner these instruments through the processes of the World and Regional Radiocommunication Conferences;
To establish Recommendations intended to assure the necessary performance and quality in operating radiocommunication systems;
To seek ways and means to conserve spectrum and satellite orbit resources and ensure flexibility for future expansion and new technological developments.
4.5.Objectives
The objectives of the ITU-Rare:
4.5.1Objective 1:
To promote, foster and ensure cooperation and coordination among all Member States in decision-making on radiocommunication issues, with participation of Sector Members and Associates, as appropriate.
4.5.2Objective 2:
To meet the requirements of the membership for spectrum, orbit access and operations in application of the Constitution, in the light, inter alia, of the accelerating convergence of radiocommunication services.
4.5.3Objective 3:
To produce Recommendations on radiocommunication services in order to achieve connectivity and interoperability in applying modern ICTs.
In producing the above Recommendations to encourage and increase the participation of developing countries in Radiocommunication standardization activities, assist and advise the membership the organization and holding of information meetings concerning the work of the ITU-R study groups;
To work with Sector Members, manufacturers, academia and research and development
organizations in particular, on exchanging information on new technologies and requirements of developing countries, and on providing technical assistance to encourage the establishment of standardization programs in academia and research and development organizations in the field of information and communication technology;
4.5.4Objective 4:
To respond to the needs of the membership by disseminating information and know-how on radiocommunication issues, by publishing and distributing relevant materials (e.g. reports and handbooks), in coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with the other Bureaux and the General Secretariat.
To this effect Developed and developing countries should work collaboratively to achieve the most effective and efficient use of the Recommendations and share their experiences and expertise in implementing them and reaping their full benefit ,in particular, in those areas such as broadband economy areas for the people and the Telecommunication/ ICT industry. The developed countries should assist the developing countries play a key role in promoting and coordinating the activities that are envisioned for the latter and in executing the associated Plan of Action.
There is a need to work collectively with all stakeholders within reasonable period before the 2015 deadline established by WSIS to review and to implement, as appropriate, the following objectives that are considered crucial for a successful broadband economy in the developing countries:
4.5.4Objective 5:
To provide support and assistance to the membership, mainly to developing countries, in relation to radiocommunication matters, information and communication network infrastructure and applications, and in particular with respect to (a) bridging the digital divide; (b) gaining equitable access to the radio-frequency spectrum and to satellite orbits; and (c) providing training and producing relevant training materials for capacity building.
To assist developing countries with their studies in respect of their priority questions, such
as, but not limited to, mobile technology, multimedia, emergency and disaster relief, security of networks, and broadband
To assist developing countries in formulating draft Questions and in making proposals to Study Groups Activities in order to enable them to develop standardization activities in the regional offices;
To launch a campaign to promote the output of the ITU-R Sector and enhances its activities in order to attract new Sector Members and Associates from developing countries;
To provide additional support to developing countries to help bridge the standardization gap between the developed and the developing countries;
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To develop methods for increasing the awareness of ITU-R Recommendations, taking account of ways and means to increase usage of ITU-R Recommendations in developing countries;
And continue liaising with study groups of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector,and ITU-T Standardization Sector ,where appropriate, when developing new or revised ITU-R Recommendations, on the specific needs and requirements of developing countries, in order to broaden the appeal and applicability of the Recommendations in those countries.
Table 4.1ITU-R Outputs and Objectives
Outputs / Objective 1 / Objective 2 / Objective 3 / Objective 4 / Objective 5World Radio Conferences / x
Regional Radiocommunication Conference / x
Processing of space notices & other related activities / x
Processing of terrestrial notices & other related activities / x
Study groups, working parties, task and joint groups / x
ITU-R publications / x
Assistance to members, in particular developing countries and LDCs / x
Radio Regulations Board / x
Radiocommunication Assemblies / x
Radiocommunication Advisory Group / x
Liaison/support for development activities / x
Seminars / x
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Table 4.2 Objectives, Outputs, expected results and key performance indicators of the ITU-R
Objectives / Outputs / Expected results / Key performance indicatorsObjective 1: Coordinating…
To promote, foster and ensure cooperation and coordination among all Member States in decision-making on radiocommunication issues, with participation of Sector Members and Associates, as appropriate. /
- World Radiocommunication Conference;
- Regional Radiocommunication Conference;
- Radio Regulations Board;
- Radiocommunication Assembly;
- Radiocommunication Advisory Group.
- World Radiocommunication Conferences;
- Regional Radiocommunication Conferences if any;
- Radio Regulations Board;
- Radiocommunication Assemblies;
- Radiocommunication Advisory Group.
- Timely preparation and actions before and during the conferences and meetings; satisfaction of delegations;
- Timely preparation and actions during and before the Information and preparatory meetings.
Objective 2: Processing…
To meet the requirements of the membership for spectrum, orbit access and operations in application of the Constitution, in the light, inter alia, of the accelerating convergence of radiocommunication services. /
- Processing of space notices and other related activities;
- Processing of terrestrial notices and other related activities.
- To process advanced publications, coordination and notification requests pertaining to Space and terrestrial radiocommunication services as well as all other related requests;
- To undertake the appropriate cost recovery activities for satellite network filings.
- Processing time for each submission within statutory time limit, in accordance with the applicable procedures and/or pertinent provisions of the Radio Regulations;
- Timely application of decision 482.
Objective 3: Producing…
To produce Recommendations on radiocommunication services in order to achieve connectivity and interoperability in applying modern ICTs, as well as to provide for the most efficient use of spectrum and orbit resources. /- Study Groups, working parties, task and joint groups, conference preparatory meetings.
- ITU-R Resolutions;
- work assigned by CPM and preparation of draft CPM Report to WRC;
- ITU-R Resolutions addressing specific areas of study.
- Deliverables available to membership within expected time-scale;
- Meetings satisfy objectives within the imposed deadlines.
Objective 4: Informing…
To respond to the needs of the membership by disseminating information and know-how on radiocommunication issues, by publishing and distributing relevant materials (e.g. service publications, reports and handbooks), in coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with the other Bureaux and the General Secretariat. /
ITU-R publications.
/ 1.To publish annually:- Some 100 Recommendations, reports and handbooks;
- 25 annual issues of BR IFIC (Terrestrial and Space services) and annual BR IFIC (Space Services) on .DVD;
- Bi-annual editions of the SRS in DVD-ROM;
- 11 issues of HFBC schedules;
- Relevant service publications, in the form and contents specified in the Radio Regulations.
- Timely preparation of the relevant inputs for the publication and compliance with the statutory requirements and the pre-established schedules and timely publication;
- Number of publications sold and level of sales of publication income.
Objective 5: Assisting…To provide support and assistance to the membership, mainly to developing countries, in relation to radiocommunication matters, information and communication network infrastructure and applications, and in particular with respect to:
- Bridging the digital divide;
- Gaining equitable access to the radio-frequency spectrum and to satellite orbits;
- Providing training and producing relevant training materials for capacity building.
- Assistance to members, in particular developing countries and LDCs;
- Liaison/support to development activities;
- Seminars.
- To assist developing countries and BDT on aspects of radio-wave propagation and spectrum management techniques and systems;
- To organize world and regional seminars, workshops and information meetings dealing with Radio Conference preparatory issues.
- Reduction in duplication; Improvement of ITU-D products (e.g. SM systems); and satisfaction of users;
- Timely preparation (documentation and logistics) and participants’ satisfaction.
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