1. ITU PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE 2010 GUDALAJARA - MEXICO 04 -22 October 2010
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

2. PURPOSE
To request Parliament to consider, support and approve the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Final Acts) 2010, in line with Section 231 (2) of the Constitution.
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

3. WHAT IS PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE
This is the top policy making body of the ITU which sets the policy, financial planning and strategic goals of the Union
It is held every four years
It presents the key opportunity for Member States of the Union to decide on and influence its strategic direction, with implications for future information and communications technologies policies throughout the world.
PP also elects the senior management team of the ITU Council and Members of the ITU Council and members of the Radio Regulations Board
The work of the ITU aligns closely with Chapter 4 & 7 of the National Development Plan, as it is strongly focused on the development of Economic Infrastructure in the ICT sector. In addition, the ratification of the Final Acts of the Plenipotentiary Conference is in line with South Africa’s foreign policy, in particular strengthening the rules based multilateral system.
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

4. WHAT WAS DEBATED AND DECIDED
Cybersecurity
Internet addressing
International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs)
Internet protocol based networks
International public policy issues pertain to internet and management of Internet resources including Internet resources, including domain names and addresses
Role of administrations of Member states in the management of internationalized (multilingual) domain names ..
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

5. WHAT WAS DEBATED AND DECIDED CONT.
Conformance and interoperability
Bridging the standardization gap between developed and developing countries
Human exposure to and measurement of electromagnectic fields
ITU’s role in child online protection
The role of telecommunications /ICT on climate change and protection of the environment
Future conferences , assemblies and forums of the Union ( ) ..
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

6. SA PRIORITY MATTERS
Preparations for the 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications ( WCIT) which revised the ITRs
ITU Telecom Events to focus on ICT technological development & market trends, and revenues geared towards the ICT Development Fund to support the development agenda
Free on – line access to ITU Publications
Admission of Sector members from developing countries in the work of the ITU-R and ITU-T
Independent Management Advisory Committee
ITU’s call to Cancun: development and use of ICT applications & response strategies
Making South Africa a Global Leader
in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

7. SA PRIORITY MATTERS
South Africa successfully led the Africa group on a number on issues
Internet Governance related issues were one of the most contentious issue in the conference and South Africa played an instrumental role in ensuring that the needs of developing countries were addressed (allocation of resources)
South Africa also played a significant role in ensuring that Child on- line protection was addressed properly
The issue of free access to ITU publication was another major victory for developing countries and South Africa played a major role in ensuring that this was adopted
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

8. IMPLICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The DTPS will follow the process of ratification
ORGANISATIONAL AND PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS
The DTPS will continue to serve at the ITU and actively participate in relevant ITU forums, with the intention to get back to the ITU Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications with respect to the ratification of ITU PP-10. DTPS pays membership of 1,272,000 Swiss Francs per annum.
COMMUNICATION IMPLICATIONS
Once ratified, the Department will work with GCIS to publicise amongst stakeholders.
CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS
Treaty binding to all signatories
IMPLICATIONS FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS
ITU supports access to ICT’s by the vulnerable groups and develops e-strategies to mainstream women, youth and people with disabilities.
SECURITY IMPLICATIONS
Security implications will be addressed through relevant policies and legislations.
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

9. RECOMMENDATION & WAY FORWARD
To request Parliament to consider, support and approve the Ratification of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (Final Acts) 2010, in terms of Section 231 (2) of the Constitution.
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

10. Thank you Making South Africa a Global Leader
in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development