APT Strategic Plan (2012-2014)

Strategic Plan of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity

2012-2014

1. Introduction

This Strategic Plan of APT for the period 2012-2014 is intended to lead the Asia-Pacific region to the next level of digital inclusion and broadband economy in achieving the following objectives laid down in the Bali Statement of the Asia-Pacific Ministers in 2009.

A. Widen broadband connectivity

B. Provide a secure, safe and sustainable environment through ICT initiatives

C. Facilitate effective convergence of services

D. Encourage development of content and applications

E. Develop human resources capacity

To achieve the above objectives and enhance the role of APT as an effective regional organization for Telecommunications /ICT in the Asia-Pacific region the Strategic Directions for this period will be as follows.

2. Strategic Directions for the period 2012-2014

Direction 1: Focus on APT Work Programs to assist members achieve the objectives of the Bali Plan of Action

APT needs to focus its efforts in providing support to its members in the implementation of the Bali Plan of Action by providing necessary assistance, arranging forums on specific issues and facilitating investment in broadband infrastructure through collaborative initiatives among donors, financial institutions, industry, Affiliate Members, Associate Members, and Members.

Actions:

1.1 Provide necessary expert support to enhance policy and regulatory frameworks.

1.2 Arrange discussion at forums, meetings and Management Committee on issues identified in the Bali Plan of Action to facilitate exchange of views in particular the views of least developed countries (LDCs) and strengthen regional cooperation and coordination.

1.3 Promote dialogue between industry, regulators and policy makers.

1.4 Work with member administrations, industry, donor agencies and financing institutions to enhance investment in the broadband infrastructure.

Direction 2: Strengthen engagement and participation in relevant global and regional activities

APT needs to maintain its position as the leading organization for telecommunications and ICT in the Asia-Pacific region. It needs to strengthen its engagement within its members, and to other relevant regional and international organizations on policy, regulatory, development, standardization and radiocommunication issues.

Actions:

2.1 Establish stable and appropriate structure for preparatory processes and regional coordination for the ITU conferences and other relevant meetings.

2.2 Prepare regional inputs to relevant meetings as well as jointly developed regional initiatives and programs of ITU and other international organisations.

2.3 Enhance regional coordination in areas of common interests.

2.4 Strengthen relationships with other regional and international organizations.

2.5 Encourage public-private partnership (PPP), eg through participation and contribution of Affiliate members in the activities of APT.

Direction 3: Improve the efficiency of the Secretariat and further promotion of APT

The efficiency and online accessibility of the Secretariat needs to be improved through enhancement of its information systems. APT also needs to continue the promotional efforts to increase its membership.

Actions:

3.1 Streamline internal working methods and procedures with better use of information system.

3.2 Implement management information systems along with workflow procedures and document management system including improvement of the APT web presence.

3.3 Continue efforts to increase and retain membership

3. Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014

(Actions required by the Work Programmes to achieve the objectives)

Direction 1: Focus on APT Work Programs to assist members achieve the objectives of the Bali Plan of Action

	Work Area	Strategic Actions
1.	Policy & Regulation	1.1 Improve awareness on best practices in policy and regulations related to broadband deployment. 1.2 Further strengthen collaboration between industry, regulators, policy makers through effective dialogue. 1.3 Sharing strategic advice among the members on policy and regulatory issues.
2.	ICT Development	2.1 In order to bridge the digital divide, strengthen dialogue between industry, regulators, policy makers and financing institutions to facilitate infrastructure development for broadband. 2.2 Work with member administrations, industry, donor agencies and financing institutions to enhance investment in the broadband infrastructure. 2.3 Promote and accelerate the development of rural communications by implementing pilot projects and other activities in rural areas including broadband deployment. 2.4 Implement, promote and advertise HRD program for exchange of ICT engineers/researchers.
3.	Disaster Management	3.1 Update on the progress of the regional effort on disaster preparedness and mitigation and showcasing relevant technologies, services and management systems. 3.2 Formulate and communicate best practices on strategy and technologies for the restoration of the communications needed for disaster management. 3.3 Assist member countries in time of disaster.
4.	Content and e-Applications	4.1 Promote e-enabled services, showcasing success stories and development efforts in the region. 4.2 Foster development and use of e-enabled services, such as e-government, e-commerce, e-health, e-education, e-agriculture etc. 4.3 Promote the development of multi-lingual content for Internet and the development of information and formats that are accessible to people with special needs. 4.4 Encourage dialogue between members and content and e-applications providers including non-Affiliate members to promote positive use of internet and higher broadband adoption in the region.
5.	Cyber-security	5.1 Facilitate regional collaboration and knowledge sharing on cyber-security issues and protection of children in cyberspace. 5.2 Encourage and facilitate assistance in development of national and regional strategies in the areas of critical information and communications infrastructure protection including establishment of CERTs. 5.3 Leverage on public-private partnerships for the protection of these connected infrastructures. 5.4 Support members to improve legal frameworks necessary for the protection of cyberspace.
6.	Human Resource Development	6.1 Improve the current training programs, study visits and expert missions by re-evaluating the needs of the members to include non-technical aspects. 6.2 Collaborate with universities, technical institutes and other relevant academia in arranging training programs. 6.3 Improve accessibility of APT training programs to members by introducing on-line training facilities. 6.4 Develop a database of regional experts on various fields of expertise relevant to ICT/telecom.

Direction 2: Strengthen engagement and participation in relevant global and regional activities

	Work Area	Strategic Actions
7.	APT Preparation for International Conferences	7.1 Establish stable and appropriate structure for preparatory processes and regional coordination for the ITU Conferences. 7.2 Facilitate regional inputs to the relevant preparatory processes of ITU conferences and assemblies, study groups and others including WSIS follow-up process.
8.	Radiocommunication	8.1 Continue to enhance effective collaboration in promoting applications of radio technologies and harmonization of spectrum in the region. 8.2 Promote applications of radio technologies, especially wireless broadband technologies.
9.	Standardization	9.1 Strengthen regional cooperation in technological development and contribute to global standardization activities. 9.2 Promote harmonization of views on standardization in the region through cooperative standardization activities and exchange of views and information on technologies and standards.
10.	International Cooperation	10.1 Expand active relationship with relevant regional and international organizations. 10.2 Enhance representation of APT in relevant international and regional meetings.

Direction 3: Improve the efficiency of the Secretariat and further promotion of APT

	Work Area	Strategic Actions
11.	Promotion of APT	11.1 Continue efforts in promoting APT to eligible non-members and the industry as well as retaining membership. 11.2 Develop effective promotional activities to support APT’s membership drive.
12.	APT Information system	12.1 Strengthen Information systems of APT for effective and efficient information exchange to streamline internal working methods and procedures in order to support APT activities. 12.2 Continue to improve the presence and functions of APT website. 12.3 Develop database for information sharing such as APT Frequency Information System (AFIS).

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