19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam1 Internet governance for socio- economic development Case study from Vietnam Geneva, 19th July 2005 ThuHue, Nguyen GIPI VN

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam2 Issues  The current process and state of Internet policy formation in Vietnam  Which areas of activity are considered important for policy formation, and which are not, and why

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam3 Some background  SEA country, Population more than 80 millions  15 ISPs, of which 7 are "working". VNPT state own company accounts for more than 90% market share- both Telecommunication and the Internet  International bandwidth capacity 2332 Mbps  2.8 million subsribers, 7.2 million Internet users (9,1%)

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam4 Ttelecom and Internet Market

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam5 Current status  Efforts done with regards to law /policy formulation.  A few names involved: MPT, MoST, National Assembly Committee, Governement Office- strong governement "portion"  On going: e-transaction law drafted by national assembly- to be approved by end of  ICT Law- by MPT- to be approved by end of 2006  Internet policies: started 2001, amended ;  latest Interministerial circular issued 15/7/05- Internet management at cafes- submit ID- to avoid "bad" affairs through Internet

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam6 GIPI VN -global Internet Policy Initatives  Since 2003, IoIT, Internews EU, Oxford Comparative law program  More stakeholders involved in processes, including enterprises and civil society groups  Rountables on ICT strategy, Laws, ICT policy review, domain names, media involved- training journalists on Internet Policy)  Technical sources for Vietnam Internet policy/community

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam7 Issues as important  Need good environment for new ISPs to enter and function well in the telecommunication market.  An independent regulatory body?  Inter- connectivity, connectivity - fair treatment-clear procedures  Local content development  Internet Law/regualtions- not subject to Press or Publishing Law

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam8 What need to do  Governance: law/policy formulation and enforcement  Capacity of law/policy makers  Capacity of law/policy enforcers  Awareness of users (enterprises, public)  Independent regulatory body  Ensure fair policy on connectivity

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam9 What is in good status  infrastructure, prices  willingness of top government to promote ICT for socio-economic development  adaptability and flexibility of users  pressure to fufil committement: WTO, ASEAN,

19-20 July 2005Case Study- Vietnam10 Thank you ! Thu Hue Nguyen, GIPI Vietnam 84-(0)