Dubai, UAE, 22 Nov. 2012

From Innovations to Collaborative Standardization

Ramy Ahmedrahmed@tra.gov.eg

WG-2 Chair, Focus Group InnovationSen. Manager, Digital Services Policies

National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

WTSA-12 Side EventsSide event on ICT Innovations

(Dubai, UAE, 22 Nov. 2012)

Bridging the Standardization Gap

one of the major strategic goals of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T)Has a lot of implication on developing countries

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The Magnitude of the Problem

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How can we assess the magnitude of the gap?

Level of Participation ITU MeetingsNumber of Standalone ContributionsNumber of Addendums and modifications to existing contributions

But…. is this enough? If these indicators increases Standardization Gap is Bridged?

The Magnitude of the Problem

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Concept of Effective ParticipationContributions that reflects the true interests and concerns of developing countriesParticipation in the standards development process with proper competences that would enable them from submitting proposals, and defending them, and possibly obtaining consensus

Towards Effective Participation in Standardization Process

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Competences•Exposure and training•ITU BSG Programmes•Academic cirrucula ammendments

Drivers •Means to increase demand for top notch ICT services•Industrial Incentives

Foundational ICT Infrastructure •Develop national R&D strategies•Innovation as a major driver

Effective Participation

Funds?

Fellowships?

Government Policies?

Innovation Life-Cycle

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Gap will always increase !!

Remedies

Innovation is the key principle that forms the way out of the gap for the developing countriesITU should support currently established regional study groups and encourage the establishment of new regional groups

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Thank You

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