E-Commerce for Developing Countries (EC-DC) Krastu Mirski Deputy Director BDT Chief Field Operations Department

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Agenda – EC-DC Objectives Technology Used Status of Activities Solutions and Services Partners and Participants Recommendations Conclusion ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Objectives of EC-DC 1. Assistance in E-business Infrastructure by working with industry partners to build secure and trusted infrastructure for e-services. 2. Build Local Capacity in E-business Technologies by organizing training workshops and seminars. 3. Address E-business Policy and Strategy Issues by providing guidance on appropriate strategies and policies for E-commerce development. 4. Forge Neutral and Non-Exclusive Alliances by establishing a broad range of partnership agreements with public and private sector to assist the ITU and its mission. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Technology Used Challenges – In a world where parties to a transaction do not meet physically, how do you: Ensure that you are transacting with the right person? –> Authentication Make sure that confidential information can only be viewed by the intended recipient? –> Encryption Ensure that data is not modified by unauthorized third party or while on transit? –> Data integrity Make sure that transactions can not be denied after concluded ? –> Digital signatures Choice of technology is to respond to these challenges by providing secure and cost-effective solutions to developing countries. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

Who are You Transacting With? …but in e-business, it is important to Know if you are dealing with a dog. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Technology Public Key Infrastructure (PKIX) The set of hardware, software, people and procedures needed to build trust and security for electronic transactions. Public-Key Virtual Private Networks ITU-T X.509 Digital (Identity) Certificates Strong Software and Hardware Authentication Certification and Registration Authorities Attribute Certificates and Identity Certificates Online Certificate Validation (OCSP,SCVP, CLR) ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Status of Activities Launched in March 1998, at the ITU WTDC in Valletta, Malta and has expanded from e-commerce to global deployment of e-transactions infrastructure. Cited in Time Magazine (July 2000) and many national and international media as an activity to watch out for. Largest e-transaction infrastructure project (110 countries) - International Security Review (April 2001). Partnership Agreements signed with the World Trade Centre (WTC), WISeKey and FUNDANDINA. An Activity of the BDT since September 1998. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Status of Activities Support of several leading ICT companies with more than $7 million already contributed. Other Projects and activities operational in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Arab Region. Conference for 120 countries (27-29 Nov 2000) at the ITU HQ in Geneva. Center for training and development created as a result of Partnership Agreement with FUNDANINA – More than 30 courses in ICT already provided by center. New framework for extended cooperation being created for neutral and non-exclusive participation of governments, private sector and international organizations. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Status More than 500 participants from 128 countries and internet security experts met at ITU HQ in Geneva for 3 days to launch the World Internet Secure Infrastructure for developing countries. Launching of one of the largest deployment of secure electronic transaction infrastructure for 100+ developing countries from all regions. An African delegate watching live PKI demo at the ITU-WISeKey Secure Electronic Commerce Partnership Conference at the ITU HQ in Nov 2000 ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

Solutions and Services Multi-Platform (Fixed, Mobile and DVB) Component-Based Architecture Verifiable Chain of Trust (e-trust) Integrity, Confidentiality, Non-repudiation E-Payments and Financial Services E-Business, E-Government + E-services ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

Solutions and Services Certification Authority for DCs and LDCs Secure B2B Electronic Market Place Highly Secure authenticated communication Generic Infrastructure for E-transactions Technology Neutral Registration Authority Cohesive Technology for E-Transactions ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Secure B2B e-marketplace – Strong End-User Authentication using Tokens and Smart Cards ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Partners – 113 Countries Agreements with: FUNDANDINA, WISeKey and WTC Participation of: Ministries of ITU Members States Telecom Operators and Regulators National Banks and Financial Institutions Trade Points and Business Organisations Internet Service Providers Regional Telecommunication Organisations Private Businesses and NGOs Chamber of Commerce & Trade Centres More than 225 organisations and Leading ICT companies. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Recommendations Developing Countries need to Speedup Transformation into Digital Economy. It is urgent to Migrate from Traffic to Content Delivery Networks. Important to Adopt Strategies to Address Market Convergence. There is a need to Forge Alliances and Strategic Partnerships. Operators need to Capitalize on Existing Customer-base and Brand Name. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Recommendations Policy-makers need to Adopt Appropriate Policies for Internet and ICT Access. Create Favorable Regulatory Environment for Mobile Services, Broadband IP and Convergent Services. Provide Payment Services to Businesses and Consumers. Adopt Appropriate Legislative Framework for E-Transactions. ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018

ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 Conclusion Thank you for your attention. For more information, please visit: http://www.itu.int/ecdc ITU-T and ITU-D Workshop - Bangalore (India), 30-31 August 2001 02.12.2018