Presentation of Background and the Framework Documents for the Broadband for Nigeria (BB4NG) Forum by Titi Omo-Ettu On the occasion of a Stakeholders Forum on Broadband for NIGERIA Abuja, July 28, 2010

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 2 Appreciation To Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, PHEA, Association for Progressive Communications, APC, for providing the support funding for this effort. To all the supporting Institutions – ng ICT Forum – Fantsuam Foundation – Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON – Telecom Answers Associates All delegates who are here for this assignment.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 3 Why the Subject? An interest of.ng ICT Forum in ngREN – To facilitate collaborative research and development and incubate technology A study of 1997 vis-à-vis the realities of today It is time for CHANGE

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 4 The 2 Issues Objectives of the NGREN To facilitate collaborative research and development and incubate technology The Study of 1997 Study subject “Investment opportunities & technology options for rural telecommunications in Nigeria” Results – Investment into rural communications is not viable – No technology that can be appropriate to address rural coverage at affordable costs

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum !! The story is different The technologies exist The business can be viable The people can be mobilized and empowered for national development 69% of us are in the rural communities They have to be empowered and mobilized

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 6 TWO Documents The BACKGROUND Document The FRAMEWORK Document

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 7 The Background Document Background to key elements in the Framework document Basis on which decisions were made Facts, not general knowledge, on which the recommendations of the Framework document were made Extent of accessibility, affordability and dependability

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 8 Our MODUS Operandi here today We shall present the Case We shall present the Background Document We shall present the Framework Document We shall request that – We do not get emotional about our deficiencies but seek to discuss the solutions rather than our frustrations – We shall not disparage any of our public institutions (FG, N/A, Agencies, Universities, Students, traders and job seekers etc)

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 9 What is Broadband? “broadband is a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a signal switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services”.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 10 Why Broadband Access to information is capable of promoting & accelerating development of the country “...in a typical developing country, a rise of ten mobile phones per 100 people boosts GDP growth by 0.6 percentage points”; “... for every 10 percentage point increase in penetrations of broadband services, there is an increase in economic growth of 1.3 percentage points.” (Qiang 2009)

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 11 Economic Value/Social Value What do our people want? Bread or broadband They want bread Broadband makes bread but bread does not make broadband If we have a choice to make let us choose Broadband because bread will follow

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 12 Existing Initiatives in Broadband 3 submarine cables now available – SAT-3, Glo 1, MainONE WIN, SABI – Both still under implementation.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 13 The Background Document How we arrived here and what next A study of other countries approach and documentation Engagement of a Consultant to prepare the documents Review of the Consultant’s work Presentation of Review to stakeholders Ratification by Stakeholders Presentation Stakeholders Framework Document to Federal Government

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 14 Ultimate Goal Broadband internet access with speed of at least 4Mbps that is accessible, affordable and dependable to all citizens regardless of their status, station or location.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 15 5 Key objectives To enhance the equitable distribution of the value and/or benefits of telecoms infrastructure (in general) and broadband (in particular) amongst the Nigerian population. – Addressing network Infrastructure and end user devises  To enhance the capabilities of the Nigerian population to make use of and contribute to broadband, and in so doing increase its relevance to the social development of the country/populace. – Awareness and ability to use. Closure of the literacy gap.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 16 Awareness & Abilities To “mainstream broadband” by enhancing understanding of its contribution to social development objectives and thereby enhance collaboration between relevant public agencies. – Awareness and ability to use within government and public agencies

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 17 Investments by Federal Government Liberalization yes Abdication of responsibility, No Recoup investment – Private sector is in business to make profit Investment by Government – Empower the people for productivity – Deliver social good – Protect critical investment – Ensure equity Public services are critical and requiring intervention of government

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 18 Monitor Delivery To establish a methodology for assessing the progress of broadband development in Nigeria in a structured way that (i) highlights and (ii) seeks to address bottle-necks along/across all layers. – Awareness of people – Accountability of public servants

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 19 The Private Sector is Key To maintain an enabling environment for the continued (key) role of the private sector in the deployment of broadband in Nigeria. – To avoid waste – To ensure sustainability – To promote investment – To facilitate accountability

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 20 Background Document: The Facts Nigeria can be categorized as ‘emerging ‘or ‘developing’ The economy is growing fast comparatively within Africa There is uneven distribution of benefits Access to health, education, literary, water, shelter all poor Poverty rate 74% in 2009 Populous at 155million Large at 909,890 square km Access to telephone confined to urban communities with less than 30 million users Internet access is poor.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 21 Plugging the GAPS Haves and have-nots Rich & Poor Literate and illiterate Urban and rural e-literate and illiterate Access and no access Narrowband & Broadband

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 22 Coverage Existing networks cover some Market Forces cover some Some are not covered and may never be covered until there is deliberate intervention Expanding access & coverage beyond what is economically feasible requires direct intervention of government.

28 July 2010BB4NG Stakeholders' Forum 23 Thank You titi omo-ettu