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3 - 7 February 2014 , Grand Palm Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana

AU-SADC Regional Internet Exchange Point (RIXP) and Regional Internet Carrier (RIC) Workshop

SATA Activities on Interconnection and

IXPs in the SADC Region

Jacob Munodawafa, CEO and Executive Secretary, SATA

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Overview of the Presentation

Broadband

SADC Broadband Indicators

SADC Infrastructure Vision 2027 (Digital 2027)

Guiding Principles

SADC Declaration on ICT

Protocol and e-SADC Strategic Framework

SADC ICT Projects

Implementation

Investment Conference

Achievements

Needs

Conclusions

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ICT Implementing Agencies

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ICT / Telecommunications

Infrastructure and services

Play and leading role in

economic transformation,

sustainability and social

well-being

Broadband

Interconnection Activities

• SADC Region Information Infrastructure (SRII)

• SADC Regional and National Integrated

Broadband Infrastructure

• Capacity Building – Workshops (Regional and

International) and Training

• SADC Telecom Week - SADC Telecom

Operators Bilateral Meeting (STOBM)

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Projects and Programmes

Regional/National Internet

Exchange Points (IXPs)

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National and Regional Internet and Data

Exchange Points (N/RIXPs) keep SADC

– SADC traffic within the region, and to

ensure efficient use of international

bandwidth and maximise performance of

the Internet in all SADC Member States.

Currently most of the Internet Exchange

is done upstream in Europe, America etc

where most ISPs and operators by IP

Capacity and pay the full cost of

connection and

SRII

SADC Region Information Infrastructure (SRII) Project Phase I: Regional Transmission Links (USD 172M)– structured as: Digitization of analogue links

Expansion of the Digital Links

All Fibre Optic Broadband Network

The SRII Phase I study was funded by ITU/BDT

SRII Phase I did not take into consideration the connection to the undersea cables

The Study was done in 1998/1999

The construction started in 2001 after SATA had recruited a full time Programme Manager

SRII Links Implementation

Following the routes identified by the ITU/BDT Study, SATA members successfully completed the links’ digitization and expansion.

The All Fibre Optic Cable implementation followed with interconnection implementation using self financed bilateral business modes

As SATA learned of the closing the Eastern Coast with Undersea OFC, a special group was established to specifically address the connecting of its members to the submarine cable systems

The group is called SATA Backhaul Working Group

(BHWG) – established in 2005 in Blantyre, Malawi.

SATA Minimum Network

BHWG set up a “Minimum Network”: if implemented will interconnect all SADC Member States and connect its landlocked or landlinked countries to the submarine optical fibre cable systems

BHWG agreed that the connection to the undersea cables shall include at 1+1 physical redundancy (at least two landing stations per country)

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Angola Options

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Namibia Options

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Botswana Options

SEACOM

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Zambia Options

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Zimbabwe Options

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Swaziland Options

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Malawi Options

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Engagement of Consultants

SATA BHWG noted the time lapse since last feasibility study on the SRII links and the exclusion of the Undersea Cables

BHWG decided that there was need to do an Update of the Study focusing on the SATA Minimum Network and identified missing links

The SATA Secretariat applied for a grant from the African Development Bank

The Bank approved the application after meeting its conditions

Firm Consultant and an Individual Consultant were recruited following the Bank’s Procedures

The Update Feasibility Study

The Update Feasibility Study began was completed in September 2009

Draft Report presented on 16th – 17th Sept at the Workshop in Malawi – inputs collected and incorporated in the Study

The Final Report was released on 2nd October 2009 provided several recommendations on the Way Forward

Kigali Summit Goals

Goal 1 - “Interconnect all African capitals and

major cities with ICT broadband infrastructure

and strengthen connectivity to the rest of the

world by 2012”

Goal 2 – “Connect African villages to broadband

ICT services by 2015 and implement shared

access initiatives such as community Tele-

centres and village phones”

SRII Phase II

The SRII Phase II

o All IP Networks

o National and Regional Internet Exchange Points

Study on SRII Phase II was also funded by ITU/BDT;

Study and Project Design completed in May 2006 .

The SRII Phase II is on-going – “SADC Regional and

National Integrated Broadband Infrastructure”

Implementation is inline with the approved SADC

Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan

(RIDMP) – ICTs Chapter;

The RIDMP was approved by SADC Heads of State

and Governments in August 2012 in Maputo.

Status of National IXPs in SADC

• Most SADC States have at least

one (1) IXP

• Namibia, Swaziland and

Seychelles currently implemeting

National IXPs

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Population

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Population

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GDP at Current Prices (US$)

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GDP per Capita (US$)

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Mobile Cellular Subscriptions

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Internet Users

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Households with Internet Access

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Households with Internet Access

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Mobile Broadband

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Mobile Broadband Prices

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Mobile Broadband Prices

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Fixed Broadband Subscriptions /100 Inhabitants

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Mobile Subscriptions

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% of Individuals using the Internet

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Forces driving the Broadband Ecosystem

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Source

America National Broadband Plan

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SADC Infrastructure

Vision 2027 (Digital 2027)

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Digital 2027 (RIDMP)

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Digital 2027

To maintain the momentum towards creating an innovative and vibrant

ICT sector, SADC through Regional Master Plan developed the SADC

Digital 2027 to advance the country’s digital agenda.

The plan acknowledges how ICT underpins all aspects of national

development – from sustaining economic prosperity and promoting

human and social development to preserving the environment for future

generations.

Advanced ICT is seen as crucial to an innovative, diversified economy

and a high standard of living for all of SADC’s people. SADC Digital

2027 focus is on developing the best broadband infrastructure to

provide a world class ICT infrastructure for government, businesses and

key vertical sectors across the economy.

This will have a transformational impact to the community, whilst

accelerating innovation and knowledge creation.

The SADC Digital 2027 is for a sustainable digital future and will be

instrumental in improving connectivity, boosting capacity, fostering

economic development, enhancing public service delivery and

advancing societal benefits.

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STATUS OF RIDMP

SADC Infrastructure Development

Master Plan (RIDMP) was

developed through largely funding

from DFID, and partly EU and DBSA.

The plan was based on broadbased

consultative process with key

stakeholders and the Member

States.

SADC Infrastructure Development

Master Plan was adopted by Summit

of Heads of State in August 2012 in

Maputo, Mozambique

The Adoption of the RIDMP was

followed by the Investment

Conference held in July 2013 in

Maputo, Mozambique

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/ PIDA PAP

Guiding Principles

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SADC Declaration on ICT

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Protocol and e-SADC Strategic Framework

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PIDA PAP – ICT Sector

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PIDA PAP – ICT Sector

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PIDA PAP - ICT Flagship Projects

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SADC Digital 2027 Projects

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Regional and National Integrated

Broadband Infrastructure

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A fully integrated, redundant, resilient

core, reliable, affordable and robust

broadband infrastructure connecting even

the rural or under-served areas.

Connectivity for financial institutions, e-

Government network. Detailed feasibility

study and design concept

Stakeholders: SADC, SATA, Member

States, Operators, Infrastructure

Development Partners.

Estimated Required Investment: $21

Billion

Shared Satellite Network

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Provide affordable satellite-based connectivity

solutions for remote areas outside reach of fibre

infrastructure and radio solutions (Remote

Government Offices, Research Centres,

schools, clinics, meteorology stations,

wildlife conservation, border post,

emergency services and postal branches )

Needs Assessment and feasibility >>

satellite construction

Stakeholders: SADC, SATA, Member States

Operators and Development Partners.

Estimated Required Investment: $0.94

Million

Regional/National Internet

Exchange Points (IXPs)

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National and Regional Internet and Data

Exchange Points (N/RIXPs) keep SADC

traffic within the region, and to ensure

efficient use of international bandwidth

and maximise performance of the

Internet in all SADC Member States.

Currently most of the Internet Exchange

is done upstream in Europe, America

where most ISPs and operators by IP

Capacity

Stakeholders: SADC, SATA,

Member States Operators , ISPs,

and development Partners

Estimated Required Investment:

$0.211 M

SADC Digital 2027 Projects

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SADC Digital 2027 Projects

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SADC Digital 2027 Projects

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National Broadband Infrastructure

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Worldwide Governments have realized the

need for support in developing national

broadband network infrastructures (NBNI)

and not leave it to licensed operators and

are taking the leading role in developing

NBNI directly through funding and

ownership

In many countries the national broadband

network infrastructure entities have been

created as a government facility provider or

a consortium

This has accelerated the extending of fibre-

to-the-premises and improved wireless

technology

PIDA PAP – Implementation Achievements

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All SADC Countries are connected to Submarine Cable

Landing Stations

Landlocked Countries are connected

to at two Submarine Cable Landing

Stations

All SADC Countries are taking a

leading role in developing all fibre

National Broadband Infrastructure

and connecting to border countries

Almost all SADC Countries except a

few have National Internet Exchange

points (NIXP)

ICT Enabling Environment – being implemented through

various programmes, e.g Harmonization of ICT Policies in

Sub-Sahara Africa (ITU and EU Funded), Regional Policy

Frameworks etc

Needs

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Projects Preparation and Implementation

Broadband Plans - national Stakeholders to take leading roles in

funding broadband /communication infrastructure development

Complementary financing to finalize preparation activities for

projects in the PIDA PAP's pipeline – Broadband Gaps

Strengthen and shortening the project preparation stage,

facilitating loan approval and project execution.

Facilitating a more seamless transition from preparation to

execution by financing additional project start-up activities where

possible and make more funding available per project

Providing technical resources to assist public, private and

mixed entities in the identification, development, and

preparation of these PIDA PAP bankable and sustainable

infrastructure projects

Providing technical cooperation resources for studies

concerning regional physical integration and project

preparation for cross-border infrastructure operations

involving borrowing member countries.

Examples of Broadband Infrastructure Development

and Funding

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Broadband Telecommunications Opportunities Program

(BTOP) and the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) -

makes available grants and loans for deploying broadband

infrastructure enhancing broadband capabilities and

promoting sustainable broadband adoption projects.”

Conclusion

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All SADC ICT /PIDA PAP Projects fall within

the Short Term Action Plan ( STAP) and have

been planned for a 5 year period up to 2017

The implementation of the ICT STAP will be

evaluated and a New STAP developed by the

Region after 2017

SADC ICT Programme is looking for Potential

Partners for DIGITAL SADC 2027

We are ready and waiting to partner with you in

implementing Digital SADC 2027

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Thank you for this opportunity for allowing us to present our SADC ICT update and for your kind attention! Jacob Munodawafa CEO and Executive Secretary, SATA