ict standardization challenges in laos
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ITU Workshop on “ Bridging the Standardization Gap ” (Vientiane, Lao People ’ s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012). ICT Standardization Challenges in Laos. Ms. Phavanhna Douangboupha Deputy Director of Cooperation Division, Department of Planning, and Cooperation - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012
ICT Standardization Challenges in Laos
Ms. Phavanhna DouangbouphaDeputy Director of Cooperation Division, Department of Planning, and Cooperation
& International Cooperation, LaoCERTE-Mail: [email protected]
ITU Workshop on “Bridging the Standardization Gap”
(Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July 2012)
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Minister Vice Minister 1
Vice Minister 2
Special Communication Department
Information Technology Department
Telecommunication Department
Posts Department
Financial Department
Inspection Department
Personal Department
Administration Office
Posts and Telecommunications Institute
ICT Research Center
Lao National Internet Center (LANIC)
E-Government Center
Assistant to Minister
Planning and Cooperation Department
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Contents
FactorsExternal Factors RegionalExternal Factors InternationalInternal Factors
TrendsChallengesSteps TakenQ & A
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Lao PDR
Some Factors
– External Factors Regional– External Factors International– Internal Factors
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External Factors RegionalASEAN Community
AIPO, 26th General Assembly, Article 87 “…harmonizing existing ICT-related laws and ICT standards, with a view to setting up a common legal framework for the e-ASEAN…”
ASEAN ICT Master Plan 2015Digital divide; IntegrationStrategic thrusts>
Economic Transformation>Initiative 1.1: create a conductive environment where business can grow leveraging ICTAction: Develop a framework to facilitate transparent & harmonized ICT regulations:
Harmonize regulatory practices and ICT standards5
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External Factors - ASEAN
ASEAN ICT Master Plan 2015 Strategic thrusts>
People Engagement & Empowerment>Initiative 2.2: Ensure affordable ICT productsAction: Enhance implementation of mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs)Ensure that all technical standards are in the ASEAN working language (English)adopt common standards to reduce time-to-market for ICT products
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External Factors Regional
Neighboring CountryE.g.
Joint Technical Committee on coordination and assignment of frequency along Lao-Thai, Lao Vietnam and Lao-Cambodia common border
Importing Goods e.g. Telecom/ICT equipment, terminal equipment
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External Factors InternationalWTO
Membership requirementsTechnical Barriers to Trade
InternationalE.g.
IntegrationCLDR – Unicode Common Locale Data Repository i.e. localizationISO Standardization Certificate
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Internal FactorsImporting Manufacturing Goods
Ensure People and Environment Safety QualityConsumer Protection
Resources & InfrastructureUtilization of scarce resources
e.g. frequency spectrum
Country Visions and DevelopmentsPoverty ReductionTurning from Land-locked to Land-linkedBest practicesRegulations
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World Trends
Smart Society, Mobile IPTV & Smart TVMobile Platform & Cloud ComputingWireless Infrastructure – 4GSocial Media & ContentsICT ConvergenceSecurity Green ICT
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Internet, Mobile
• PSTN (The Public Switched Telephone Network): 3 Operators • No. of Mobile Operators: 4• Mobile phone penetration is about 83% of Lao population• No. of ISP: 6
ADSL (25,000 in 2011), 3.5G (HSDPA) (> 20,000 in 2011), WiMAX Internet Penetration• 8.1% of the total population is connected to the internet
Lao PDR TrendsMobile PhoneWireless Infrastructure – 3GICT Convergence Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 30-31 July
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Lao PDR
Some Challenges
and Some Steps Taken
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Some Challenges
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Some Challenges Some Steps Taken
Information Lao Standard Font by MPTLocalization - The National Standard Font, “Phetsarath OT”. Working with GoogleBy Ministry of Industry and CommerceLao PDR Trade Portal
Infrastructure The expansions of Telecommunication Infrastructure; Improvement of Transmission backbone – optical fiber, microwave, satellite
Law, Regulation, Legal Framework
Standardization Law (by Ministry of Science & Technology). Yet to have specific ICT standardization framework. Internet Management Decree 21st/03/2012 (MPT). The amendment of the Telecommunications Act 21st/12/2011 (MPT). Radio frequency law expects to be submitted for approval at the
end of the year 2012 (e.g. radio station; facility sharing - BTS Tower, fiber)
Know how, Awareness, Human Resources
Cooperation (e.g. ITU, TTA of Korea), Training, Information Sharing Posts & Telecommunication Institute
International Integration
Working with e.g. ITU, ASEAN, KCC of Korea, etc.
Budget and Financial Constraint
Cooperation, Assistance from international Organization e.g. ITUPriority Areas e.g. focusing Telecommunications Standardization activities
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References:
Department of Telecommunication.National E-Government Center of Lao PDR, MPT.Lao National Internet Center, MPT.Department of Planning and Cooperation.
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Q & AQ & A
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