1. Survey of ICT Standardization Capability of Developing Countries
ITU-T Workshop on Bridging the Standardization Gap and Interactive Training Session (Algiers, Algeria September 2011 )
Survey of ICT Standardization Capability of Developing Countries
Venkatesen Mauree
Programme Coordinator, Policy and Technology Watch Division, TSB,
ITU
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

2. Outline The Standardization Gap ICT Standardization Capability Study
Objectives
Methodology
National Standards Capability Scale
Strategies to improve
Conclusion
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3. The Standardization Gap
Disparities in the ability of developing countries, to access, implement, contribute to and influence international ICT standards.
The standardization development gap is itself both a cause and a manifestation of the wider digital divide
Bridge the standardization gap: PP Res 123, WTSA Res 44 and WTDC Res 47
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4. Bridging The Standardization Gap (BSG)
Main Actions
Increase the use of ITU-T Recommendations, membership and participation of developing countries
Capacity building on standardization
Increase participation in Study Groups, Workshops, Meetings and number of contributions
Establish BSG Fund
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

5. Standards Q&A http://groups.itu.int/itu-t/StandardsQA.aspx
Moderated Forum – open to everyone
Objectives
Enable developing countries to seek advice directly from ITU-T study group experts
Ensure developing countries have a better understanding of ITU-T Recommendations
Enhance the application of ITU-T Recommendations in developing countries
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

6. Standards Q&A 26 Topics : some examples Naming, numbering IPv6
ICT and Climate Change
Optical Transport Networks
IPTV
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Future networks and NGN
Home Networking
Multimedia coding
Accessibility
Conformity and Interoperability
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

7. ICT Standardization Capability Study
Understand the primary gaps that must be bridged to improve the standards development, implementation, and usage capacities of developing countries.
Identify variables necessary for developing countries to effectively develop, access, and deploy standards.
Develop a national profile of standards readiness and recommend best practices for national standards participation
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8. Methodology Tool for Assessing Standards Capability
a questionnaire designed to elicit a self-assessment of standards capacity for effectively developing, accessing, and deploying ICT standards
Distributed to LDCs/Developing Countries
Scope limited to ICT standards
Preliminary Report published in December 2009
Case Studies : China, Czech Rep., Lebanon, Mali, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Thailand, Zambia
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9. Questionnaire Standards Development Capability
Government Standards Policy
Standardization Human Resources
National Standards Use and Adoption
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10. Standards Development Capacity
Participation in international ICT standards development processes (e.g. ITU, ISO, IEEE, IETF, W3C)
Participation in regional ICT standards development processes
Private industry involvement in ICT standards development
Number of domestic standards/year
Number of patent applications/year
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

11. Standardization Human Resources
ICT standards courses/curricula in higher education
Availability of government-sponsored standards training
ICT standards conferences held in country in past year
Estimated number of standards experts.
Estimated number of standards experts from private sector
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12. Government Standards Policy
Existence of a national ICT standards agency, department, or advisory council
Existence of a national ICT standards strategy
Government laws, regulations and policies on ICT standards
Government funding and investment in ICT standardization
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13. National Standards Use and Adoption
Government interoperability framework or ICT standards procurement policy
Adequacy of technical infrastructure for accessing standards for those involved in implementing standards
National use of ITU Recommendations, either in product procurement or development
Percentage of technology products and market share based on international ICT standards
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14. Who are the key standards stakeholders in your country?
Additional Questions
Who are the key standards stakeholders in your country?
What could private industry do to improve national standards capability?
What could international standards-setting institutions do to better facilitate your nation’s international standards participation?
What could the national government do to improve national standards capability?
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15. National Standards Capability Scale
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16. National Standards Capability Scale
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17. Strategies To Improve
Public-private partnership for ICT standardization activities at national level
identify new ICT standards requirements
define strategy for participation in regional and international standards-setting organizations.
Capacity building programme on ICT standardization for officials of the national standards body and ICT regulatory authority
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

18. Strategies To Improve
Offer government-sponsored ICT standards training in collaboration with private industry and international standards-setting organizations
Provide incentives towards hosting international ICT standards conferences and workshops in the country.
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19. Conclusion ICT Standardization Capability maturity is influenced by
Importance of ICT standards in Government’s national ICT strategy
Strong mandate for a national body responsible to drive and coordinate participation in international standards fora
Private sector involvement in ICT standardization
Availability of funding to support ICT standardization work
Algiers, Algeria, September 2011

20. Thank You Contact: vijay.mauree@itu.int
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