1. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 1 STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE APT FOR 2006-2008 Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) for Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 2 The 10 th Session of the General Assembly of the APT was held in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 30 Nov. to 2 Dec. 2005. The 10 th Session of the General Assembly of the APT was held in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 30 Nov. to 2 Dec. 2005. This General Assembly adopted THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF APT FOR THE PERIOD 2006-2008. This General Assembly adopted THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF APT FOR THE PERIOD 2006-2008. Strategic Plan for 2006-2008

3. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 3 Strategic Plan for 2006-2008 Our Vision Our Vision Strategic Direction Strategic Direction Key Areas Key Areas Enhancing APT’s Role as a Key Regional Player Enhancing APT’s Role as a Key Regional Player Implementation Mechanism Implementation Mechanism Efficient and Effective Management Efficient and Effective Management The Strategic Plan is composed of the following six parts.

4. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 4 Working together to foster the development of telecommunications and ICT throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Our Vision

5. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 5 Strategic Direction  Frameworks  Development  Cooperation  Efficiency Following 4 main directions will act as the four pillars from which the key areas are drawn:

6. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 6  Building online confidence  Broadband development and applications  attracting investment and promoting trade in ICT  preparedness for natural disaster and a response plan for affected countries Strategic Direction (1) Framework Assist members to develop sound ICT policy and regulatory frameworks, putting emphasis on:

7. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 7  Providing access to cost effective telecom and info services  Fostering development e-enabled services  Promotion on development of Internet multi- lingual content Strategic Direction (2) Development Assist members in bridging digital divide by fostering and facilitating ICT development, focusing on:

8. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 8  Implementing appropriate regional, sub-regional and national programs  Strengthening intra-regional and inter-regional cooperation  Establishing closer relationships with funding agencies for resource mobilization  Strengthening relationships with concerned UN agencies and other organizations for achieving synergy of efforts Strategic Direction (3) Cooperation Maximize the benefits of APT programs through internal & external cooperation by:

9. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 9  Focusing on member’s needs  Emphasizing on efficient resource management  Ensuring effective financial management  Developing and implementing an effective and efficient work program  Introducing performance measures Strategic Direction (4) Efficiency Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of APT operations by:

10. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 10 ICT POLICY AND REGULATION ICT POLICY AND REGULATION INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT OF e - APPLICATIONS FOR CREATION OF INFORMATION SOCIETY PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT OF e - APPLICATIONS FOR CREATION OF INFORMATION SOCIETY ENSURING NW SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ENSURING NW SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY Key Areas Following 12 key areas are identified for the APT to carry out its activities in order to meet the requirements of its members

11. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 11 CAPACITY BUILDING AND HRD CAPACITY BUILDING AND HRD TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDISATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDISATION RADIO COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE DISASTER MANAGEMENT DISASTER MANAGEMENT OPERATION AND BUSINESS OPERATION AND BUSINESS CATALYTIC ROLE FOR MOBILIZING RESOURCES CATALYTIC ROLE FOR MOBILIZING RESOURCES INFORMATION SHARING AND DATA COMPILATION INFORMATION SHARING AND DATA COMPILATION Key Areas (contd.)

12. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 12 Some New Elements in Key Areas Network Security and Protection of Privacy Network Security and Protection of Privacy Disaster Management Disaster Management U-Society – Its Services and Applications U-Society – Its Services and Applications RFID and Other Emerging Technologies RFID and Other Emerging Technologies Radio Technologies for Disaster Management Radio Technologies for Disaster Management Pilot Projects for Rural Communications Pilot Projects for Rural Communications

13. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 13 ENHANCEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT OF AFFILAITE MEMBERS PARTICIPATION ENHANCEMENT OF AFFILAITE MEMBERS PARTICIPATION ENHANCING APT’S ROLE AND POSITION IN INTERNATIONAL FORA ENHANCING APT’S ROLE AND POSITION IN INTERNATIONAL FORA PROMOTING APT ACTIVITIES PROMOTING APT ACTIVITIES COOPERATING WITH FUNDING AGENCIES, UN ORGANS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS COOPERATING WITH FUNDING AGENCIES, UN ORGANS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS Enhancing APT’s Role as a Key Regional Player

14. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 14 FOCUS ON PROGRAM CONTENT AND QUALITY FOCUS ON PROGRAM CONTENT AND QUALITY IDENTIFICATION OF PROGRAMMES FOR DEVELOPING COMMON PROPOSALS IDENTIFICATION OF PROGRAMMES FOR DEVELOPING COMMON PROPOSALS Implementation Mechanism

15. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 15 FURTHER ENHANCEMENT OF QUALITY OF SERVICES TO MEMBERS FURTHER ENHANCEMENT OF QUALITY OF SERVICES TO MEMBERS FURTHER IMPROVEMENT OF HRD ACTIVITIES FURTHER IMPROVEMENT OF HRD ACTIVITIES EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMNETATION EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMNETATION FINANCIAL MEASURES TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE WORK PROGRAM FINANCIAL MEASURES TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE WORK PROGRAM COOPERATION FOR ENSURING SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL BASE COOPERATION FOR ENSURING SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL BASE STRENGTHENING OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION FUNCTIONS IN THE APT STRENGTHENING OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION FUNCTIONS IN THE APT PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL Efficient and Effective Management

16. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Interagency Working Group on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 19 December, 2005, Bangkok 16