Communications for all in East Africa
THE REPORT OF THE 3RD MEETING OF EACO - WG11: SPECTRUM
MANAGEMENT HELD ON 6-8 OCTOBER, 2014 IN KIGALI RWANDA
1
THE REPORT OF THE 3RD MEETING OF EACO - WG11:
MANAGEMENT HELD ON 6-8 OCTOBER 2014 IN KIGALI RWANDA,
1
SPECTRUM
INTRODUCTION
The 3rd meeting of the EACO Working Group 11 (WG11) on Spectrum Management was
held from 6-8 October in Kigali, Rwanda.
The meeting was opened by the Chairman of
the WG11, Eng. Deo Bizindavyi who welcomed members to the third meeting of the
working group. The EACO Executive Secretary, Mr. Hodge Semakula who was represented
by the Liaison Manager, ICT, also welcomed the members to EACO and to the WG11
meeting. She mentioned that the WG 11 meeting would be followed by a 2days frequency
coordination meeting to deliberate on the frequency coordination issues in the EAC region.
She wished members fruitful deliberations.
2
ATTENDANCE AND ELECTION OF THE BUREAU OF WG11
The Meeting was attended by the participants from five EACO Administrations namely
Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and EACO Secretariat. The list of participants
is attached as Annex 1.
The WG11 elected the bureau as follows:
1. Eng. Deo Bizindavyi
:
Chairman
Burundi
2. Mrs. Christine Mugimba
:
Vice Chair
Uganda
3. Eng. Charles Thomas
:
First Rapporteur
Tanzania
4. Mrs. Solange Ningabire
:
Second Rapporteur
Rwanda
3
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as attached in Annex 2.
4
MEETING PROCEEDINGS
4.1 Consideration of the minutes of the 2nd meeting of WG 11
Participants reviewed the report of the EACO WG 11 meeting held from 16-17 June, 2014
in Arusha, Tanzania
2
The meeting noted the following;
Noted:
1. The WG11 had recommended that EACO Secretariat to organize a workshop to
address the satellite issues highlighted in the report
2. The Secretariat had organized a satellite training facilitated by AFRALTI however
the training did not meet the requirements of the WG11.
3. The meeting between WG6 and WG11 took place and the TORs for the two WGs
were harmonized.
Agreed:
1. EACO Secretariat to organize a satellite workshop to address satellite regulatory
issues that will be facilitated by ITU
4.2 Consideration of the Regulatory Assembly Draft Report
Participants considered the 21st Regulatory Assembly report and noted the following:
Noted:
1.
The Regulatory Assembly Draft Report had gaps in section 8.10 on WG11
Spectrum Management
Agreed
1.
WG11 to provide input to EACO Secretariat for inclusion in the Regulatory
Assembly Draft Report.
4.3 Introduction of Workplan Activities by Coordinators
The coordinators introduced the status of their respective activities for the meeting
to note and to decide on the workplan of the meeting. The detailed information of
these activities is contained in the proceeding section.
4.4 Consideration of WG11’s Action Plan
4.4.1 Harmonization of Radio Spectrum policy and regulations: Tanzania
The meeting considered contribution received from member state on spectrum policy.
These documents are attached as Annex 3 The meeting agreed to develop a structure for
spectrum policy and identified areas for harmonization is attached in Annex 4:
3
Based on the agreed areas of harmonization for spectrum policy the coordinator was
tasked to prepare a draft policy and circulate to members for comments by 30th of
November 2014. The members will be required to submit their comments by 15th
December 2014.The coordinator will incorporate the comments in the draft and present
the same during the next WG11 meeting expected to be held early next year.
4.4.2 Harmonized Guidelines for the management and allocation of radio
frequency spectrum: Kenya
The meeting identified the areas for development of harmonized guidelines as
shown below;







Short Range Devices
Digital Dividend Spectrum – (DD1 & DD2 )
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Digital Terrestrial TV broadcasting
Spectrum Sharing – TVWS
FM broadcasting frequency
PPDR – Emergency Services Trunk Radio Network
It was agreed that the priority will be given for development of guidelines for SRD
(short range devices). The agreed structure and workplan for development of the
guidelines is indicated below;
Structure for SRD harmonized guidelines








Introduction
Types of SRD applications - Categorizing SRDs Generic/Specific
Frequency considerations - Frequency Allocation and Use Frequency Bands
for License-Free Specific Applications
Technical Considerations and Permitted Parameters
Mitigation techniques
Compliance Testing and Certification Process
Review of Guideline
Conclusion and Recommendation
Work Plan for SRD Harmonized Guidelines

Submission of contributions from member states in line with the agreed
structure by 30th November 2014.
4




Circulation of the consolidated draft harmonized guidelines to administrations
for inputs and comments by 15th December 2014.
Submission of comments by member state by 15th January 2015.
Circulation of the final consolidated draft guidelines by 31 January 2015
Discussion and finalization of the harmonized Guidelines in the next WG11
meeting.
4.4.3 To advise the EACO member states on issues pertaining to protection of
satellites orbital slots and efficient use of associated frequency spectrum:
Rwanda
The meeting was informed that the proposal for workshop on satellite issues in
particular regulatory aspect was submitted to EACO secretariat (Annex 5). The
meeting noted that there was a workshop on satellite organized by EACO in
collaboration with AFRALTI and ITSO. This workshop was held from 10th to 11th
July 2014 in Bujumbura, Burundi. According to the participants from WG11, the
workshop did not fulfill the requirement of the WG11 capacity building whose main
focus was on regulatory aspects. In view of the above, it was agreed that the
coordinator will make a follow up with the secretariat on the request for satellite
workshop.
The coordinator will circulate an informative document on satellite orbit issues.
4.4.4 To analyse the allocation, usage and management of radio frequency
spectrum resource in the region and recommend strategies for its optimal
usage for the provision of communications services: Kenya
The meeting identified frequency bands for recommendation on strategies for their
optimal use. The following frequency bands were identified;






Digital Dividend Spectrum – DD1 & DD2 (694-862 MHz)
2.5 & 2.6 – 2.7 – Spectrum allocations and band-plans
174 - 230 MHz – Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
DAB – L Band 1452 – 1492 MHz
470-694 MHz
1800 MHz
The following were agreed frequency bands for studies;
5
1. 700 MHz band (694 -790 MHz)
2. 800 MHz band (790-862 MHz)
The meeting agreed on the structure and workplan for the development of
recommendation for the agreed bands as indicated below;
Structure of the Recommendations







Introduction/Background
Socio-economic benefit of the band
Allocation of the band
Usage – current and future use of the band (global trends)
Management – band/channel plan
Strategies for optimal use of the band
Recommendation/Way forward
Workplan for development of the Recommendations



Submission of comments by 15th January 2015
Circulation of the draft consolidated guideline by 31 January 2015
Discussion and finalization in the next WG11 meeting.
4.4.5 To advise on issues related to digital dividend: Tanzania
In order to address subject matter it was agreed that the questionnaire will be
circulated to collect information from member states related to digital dividend..
The agreed topics on the digital dividend and workplan for delivery of the report
are indicated below;
Structure of the Digital Dividend Report






Introduction
Spectrum Management and broadband policy
Licensing approach
Best Practice
Technology (technology neutrality approach)
Observations and recommendations
Workplan for the Digital Dividend Report





Circulation of the questionnaire by 31 October 2014.
Submission of responses of the questionnaire by 30 November 2014
Circulation of the first draft report to Administrations by 19 December 2014
Submission of inputs and comments by 15th January 2015
Discussion and finalization of draft documents in the next WG11 meeting
6
4.4.6 To coordinate preparations for WRCs within the region and follow up
implementation of its resolutions: Rwanda
It was agreed that the EACO administrations will submit their WRC-15 preliminary
views highlighting the reasons for their positions. The agreed deadline for
submission is 15 November 2014. The coordinator will compile these views and
forward to the secretariat for submission to ATU for discussions in the upcoming 3rd
ATU WRC-15 preparatory meeting.
4.4.7 To coordinate, follow up and disseminate information on work of the
relevant ITU Study Group(s) and best practices from international
organizations related to spectrum management issues: Burundi
The outcome of AfriSWOG -2 Meeting was presented. The following issues were
noted;
i.
ITU_R Study Groups 1, 4, 5 and 6 have been identified as SGs of interest,
which the periodic reports have to be developed.
ii.
Draft CPM-15 report is available and the Deadline for submission of input
contribution to CPM15-2 is 9th March 2015;
iii.
The issue of OoBE limit under AI 1.2 was not resolved by the JTG 4-5-6-7
and therefore will need to be discussed and addressed within Study Group 5;
iv.
The 2nd ITU Interregional WRC-15 preparatory workshop will be held in
Geneva from 12 to 13 November, 2014.
v.
The 3rd ATU WRC-15 preparatory meeting will be held in Abuja, Nigeria from
24th-28th November 2014.
4.4.8 Facilitate the development of EACO recommendations or contributions
relating to the work of relevant ITU Study Group(s) and other
international and regional organizations: Uganda .
The meeting agreed the following
i. The coordinator shall review the regional and international calendar of
events and prepare and advise WG11 accordingly on relevant issues to make
contributions to.
ii. Follow up on the different questions for ongoing ITU-R studies focusing on
relevant aspects for the region.
iii. A report to be provided by next WG11 meeting
7
4.4.9 To recommend mechanism for radio frequency coordination within the
EACO member states to eliminate cross border interference.
A 2 day Frequency Coordination meeting was held from 9-10 October 2014, and a
workplan was developed for frequency coordination in the region. The full report is
provided in Annex 5
4.4.10
Coordinate and follow up the work of Sectoral Committee on
Transport, Communication and Meteorology of EAC and facilitate
development of EACO recommendations or contributions relating to the
work of the above organ of EAC : EACO secretariat
It was noted that EAC and EACO are in the process of signing a Memorandum of
Understanding that will define the modalities of building synergies between related
technical groups in EAC and EACO. Once the MoU is approved, the WG11 will be
informed on the modalities of engaging with EAC.
4.5 Recommendations
i.
EACO secretariat to consider organizing an ITU Workshop on Satellite issues with
reference to the proposal in Annex 6.
ii.
EACO administrations to continue to participate and follow studies towards WRC15 work. Administrations should submit their preliminary views to the coordinator
by 30th November 2014
iii.
The meetings of the WG11 are proposed to be hosted in the various countries on
rotational basis. It was suggested that the next meeting be held in January 2015 in
Kampala, Uganda.
iv.
The meeting proposed to convene a joint EACO and CRASA meeting to harmonize
Views for WRC-15 agenda items. EACO secretariat to coordinate with CRASA.
5
Closing
The meeting was closed by the chairman Eng. Deo Bizindavyi by thanking all the
participants for their active participation and EACO secretariat for facilitating the meeting.
There being no other business, the meeting was closed at 17:00 hours, on 8th October,
2014.
Done at Kigali, on this 8th October 2014
8
......................................... ......................................... .........................................
Eng. Deo Bizindavyi
Mr. Charles Thomas
Ms. Solange Ningabire
Chairman
First Rapporteur
Second Rapporteur
9
ANNEX 1
Communications for all in East Africa
2ND MEETING OF WG 11 ON SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT & PREPARATORY MEETING OF WRC-15
6th - 10th October 2014 EACO HQs, KIGALI, RWANDA
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
N
Names
Position & Institution
Country
Phone No
E-mail
BURUNDI
+257 79925994
[email protected];
o
1.
Mr. Deogratias BIZINDAVYI Spectrum
Management/ARCT
2.
Mr. Gababo Wako
Spectrum Management/
[email protected]
KENYA
+254721600694
[email protected]
RWANDA
+250 788772970
[email protected]
RWANDA
+250 783798859
[email protected]
RWANDA
+250 788433149
[email protected]
RWANDA
+250 789500901
[email protected]
CA
3.
Ms Kabasinga Dativa
Radiocom Licensing
Officer/RURA
3.
Mr Georges Kwizera
Spectrum Monitoring
/RURA
4.
Ms. Ningabire Solange
Spectrum Planning
Assignment /RURA
5.
Ms. Niyigena Marie Claire
Spectrum Monitoring
10
Signature
/Intern /RURA
6.
7.
Mr. Mugambwa Jean de
Spectrum Monitoring
RWANDA
+250 788874945
[email protected]
Dieu
/RURA
Mr. Bugingo Jean Eric
Hub Engineer/ New
RWANDA
+250788425797
[email protected]
ICT/SRMM/RURA
RWANDA
+250788274411
[email protected]
Engineer/ Spectrum
TANZANIA
+255 754710457
[email protected]
TANZANIA
+255754286973
[email protected]
TANZANIA
+255784880988
[email protected]
TANZANIA
+255754711054
[email protected]
UGANDA
+256 772670002
[email protected];
ARTEL
8.
9.
Ms Lise Kabarere
Mr. Nikola S. Mgalla
Management/ TCRA
10
Mr. Andrew J. Kisaka
.
11
Management/TCRA
Mr. Thomas Charles
.
12
Mr. Christopher John
Ms. Christine Mugimba
.
Head of Spectrum
Management/ UCC
Mr. Henry Mugabi
.
15
Spectrum
Management/TCRA
.
14
Spectrum
Management/TCRA
.
13
Spectrum
Manager/ Spectrum
[email protected]
UGANDA
+256 772410267
[email protected]
EACO
+250735122775
[email protected]
Management/UCC
Mrs. Caroline Koech
Liaison Manager/ICT
Secretariat
11
ANNEX 2
3RD MEETING OF WORKING GROUP 11
6-8 October 2014, Kigali Rwanda
DAY1 to DAY 3
1.
Opening of the meeting.
2.
Election/Confirmation of The Bureau
3.
Adoption of the Agenda and work programme
4.
Consideration of the minutes of the last meeting of WG 11
5.
Consideration of the Regulatory Assembly Report
6.
Introduction of Workplan Activities by Coordinators
7.
Consideration of WG11’s Action Plan
i.
Harmonization of Radio Spectrum policy and regulations: Tanzania
(Charles)
ii.
To develop harmonized Guidelines for the management and allocation
of radio frequency spectrum: Kenya (Gababo)
iii.
To advise the EACO member states on issues pertaining to protection
of satellites orbital slots and efficient use of associated frequency
spectrum: Rwanda (Eric)
iv.
To analyse the allocation, usage and management of radio frequency
spectrum resource in the region and recommend strategies for its
optimal usage for the provision of communications services: Kenya
(Gababo)
v.
To advise on issues related to digital dividend: Tanzania ( Kisaka)
vi.
To coordinate preparations for WRCs within the region and follow up
implementation of its resolutions: Rwanda (Georges)
12
vii.
To coordinate, follow up and disseminate information on work of the
relevant ITU Study Group(s) and best practices from international
organizations related to spectrum management issues: Burundi (Deo)
viii.
Facilitate the development of EACO recommendations or contributions
relating to the work of relevant ITU Study Group(s) and other
international and regional organizations: Uganda (Henry).
ix.
Coordinate and follow up the work of Sectoral Committee on
Transport, Communication and Meteorology of EAC and facilitate
development of EACO recommendations or contributions relating to the
work of the above organ of EAC : EACO secretariat (Caroline)
x.
To recommend mechanism for radio frequency coordination within the
EACO member states to eliminate cross border interference. (to be
handled day 4/5)
8.
Report Review and Adoption
9.
Closing Statement
13
PROGRAMME
DAY 1
TIME
ACTIVITY/AGENDA ITEM
08:30 - 09:00
Arrival of Participants
09:00 - 09:30
Opening of the Meeting
09:30- 09:40
Introductions
9:40 - 10:00
Adoption of the Agenda and work
RESPONSIBILITY
Chairman/EACO
Secretariat
ALL
ALL
programme
10:30 - 11:00
TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:00- 11:30
Consideration of the minutes of the
ALL
last meeting of WG 11
11:30 - 12:00
Consideration of the Regulatory
ALL
Assembly Report
12:00 - 13:00
Harmonization of Radio Spectrum
ALL
policy and regulations:
13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:00
ALL
Harmonization of Radio Spectrum
Tanzania (Charles)
policy and regulations: “Policy”
15:00 - 16:00
To develop harmonized Guidelines
for the management and allocation
of radio frequency spectrum (Input)
16:00
TEA BREAK
14
Kenya (Gababo)
DAY 2
TIME
ACTIVITY/AGENDA ITEM
RESPONSIBILITY
09:00 - 10:00
Advise the EACO member states on
Rwanda (Eric)
issues pertaining to protection of
satellites orbital slots and efficient
use of associated frequency
spectrum.
10:00 - 11:00
To analyse the allocation, usage
Kenya (Gababo)
and management of radio frequency
spectrum resource in the region and
recommend strategies for its
optimal usage for the provision of
communications services
11:00 - 11:30
TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:30
Advice on issues on digital dividend
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 16:00
Coordination of preparations for
Tanzania (Kisaka)
ALL
Rwanda (Georges)
WRCs within the region and follow
up implementation of its
resolutions.
DAY 3
TIME
ACTIVITY/AGENDA ITEM
15
RESPONSIBILITY
9:00 – 10:00
To develop harmonized
Wako
Guidelines for the management
and allocation of radio frequency
spectrum
10:00 – 11:00
Considerations of the structure
Wako
for analyse of the allocation,
usage and management of radio
frequency spectrum resource in
the region and recommend
strategies for its optimal usage
for the provision of
communications services.
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
TEA BREAK
Advice on issues related to digital
Tanzania (Kisaka)
dividend
12:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
Report Writing
LUNCH BREAK
ALL
14:00 - 15:00
Adoption of the Report
ALL
15:00 - 15:30
Closing of the meeting
Chairman
16
ANNEX 3
COUNTRIES CONTRIBUTION ON SPECTRUM POLICY
CCK SPECTRUM Spctrum regulation in Tanzania Draft
MANAGEMENT POLICY Ver
Dec16.doc
Burundi.docx
National Spectrum Policy 2014_Revised.docx
17
ANNEX 4
Table 1: EACO Harmonized draft Spectrum policy structure (carol insert in annex)
SECTION
UGANDA
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
CITATIONS
DEFINITIONS
AND
ABBREVIATIONS
INTRODUCTION
1.`Intention
2. Background
SPECTRUM
POLICY
OBJECTIVES
i. Plan and manage the
utilization of the radio
frequency spectrum.
TANZANIA
KENYA
i. Promote the efficient
utilisation of the
spectrum
i. To ensure
Efficient and
effective
management
of radio
frequency
spectrum
ii. Promote consumer
ii. Promote and support the
needs
introduction of new radio
iii. Ensure spectrum
applications.
resource is efficiently
and equitably use
ii.
iii. Ensure
that
Uganda’s
iv. Promotion of Public
interests are protected
safety and security.
iv. Support
and
promote
innovations, research and
development
v. Ensure reliable and
sustainable
communication services
iii.
18
Provision of
widest
possible range
of wireless
services in
accordance
with the
National ICT
Policy,
Increasing and
promoting
RWANDA
BURUNDI
EACO
i. Promote efficient,
equitable and effective
use of Radio frequency
spectrum in order to
maximize the value of
spectrum for socioeconomic benefits and
facilitate provision of
affordable and reliable
communication services.
ii. To Support and
promote innovations,
research and
development of radio
applications and
technologies to meet
v. Minimize
necessary
regulation
to
reduce
regulatory barriers
greater
spectrum
efficiency in
the utilization
iv.
vi. Coordinate and maximize
the value of radio spectrum
vii. Promote
and
efficient usage
frequency
support
of the
v.
viii. Set Standards
ix. balancing of commercial
and public interests
vi.
19
Use of radio
frequency
spectrum in
accordance
with the
provisions of
the ITU Radio
Regulations
Defining the
regulatory
criteria for
meeting
public,
commercial
and noncommercial
demand for
radio
frequency
spectrum
ensure
minimum
harmful
interference
between Radio
communicatio
n services.
EAC requirements.
iii. To safeguard EAC
Member States interests
relating to radio
frequency spectrum.
iv. To promote Public
safety and security.
v. To ensure public,
commercial and noncommercial demand for
radio frequency
spectrum are met.
vi. To promote the
harmonization of
standards for
Radiocommunications
services within the
region.
vii. To minimize harmful
interference between
Radio communication
services.
vii.
Ensuring the
fulfilment of
essential
requirements
of national
security and
safeguard the
national
interests at
international
forums
viii.
Providing an
efficient
spectrum
management
system based
on spectrum
economic
value
ix.
Representing
the interests
of Kenya in
the regional
and
international
agreements,
treaties and
conventions
relating to the
radio
frequency
20
x. Minimize
necessary
regulation to reduce
regulatory barriers
spectrum
SPECTRUM
MANAGEMENT
PRINCIPLES
i.
Conformity to
Standards and
National Frequency
Plans
i.
Spectrum efficiency
maximizes social
economic benefit
ii.
objective, fair ,
non-discriminatory,
flexible and
transparent way
ii. Technology Neutrality
iii. Transparency
iv.
v.
Timely Release of
Spectrum:
Harmony with overall
national objectives:
iii.
Protection of users
and promotion of
competition
iv.
promote innovation
v.
Timely Release of
Spectrum:
x.
Encouraging
innovative
utilisation of
spectrum by
spectrum
users in Kenya
i.
Radio
Frequency
Spectrum is a
national and
natural
resource that
is held in trust
and managed
by the
Commission
on behalf of
the people of
Kenya.
ii.
Practicable
sharing of the
resource
iii.
Planning for
efficient
utilisation of
spectrum for
optimal use
iv.
21
stakeholder
i.
allocates
radio
frequencie
s in an
objective,
transparen
t and nondiscriminat
ory terms
i. Conformity to
Regional and
International
Standards and
Agreements.
ii. Allocation of spectrum
in an objective, fair,
flexible and
transparent manner
iii. Timely Release of
Spectrum.
iv. Harmony with overall
regional (EAC)
objectives
v. Planning for efficient
utilization of spectrum
consultation
v.
Encouraging
the
introduction of
advanced and
innovative
information
and
communicatio
n technologies
vi.
POLICY
GUIDELINES
i. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Allocation
i.
Spectrum
Allocation
ii. Frequency Sharing.
ii. Priorities for access of
Radio Frequency
Spectrum
ii.
Assignment
and Licensing
of Frequencies
iii. Socio-Economic
Considerations
iii.
Frequency
Assignment
Revocation
iv. Frequency Authorisation.
v. Universal Access.
iv. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Efficiency
vi. License Exempt
Frequency Bands
v. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Sharing
iv.
v.
22
vi. stakeholders
consultation.
Establishing a
fair, objective
and
transparent
spectrum
management
regim
i. Protection of special radio
services.
iii. Displacement of
Services/Spectrum Refarming
for optimal use.
Spectrum
Pricing
Frequency
Spectrum Re-
i.
Managem
ent,
allocation
and use
i. Prioritize access to the
Radio Frequency
Spectrum such as
emergency, safety of
life and public
protection
ii. Promote radio
Frequency Spectrum
Sharing.
iii. Spectrum Re-farming
iv. Radio Frequency
vii. Short Range Devices
viii. Frequency for Trials/
Temporary Frequency
Assignments.
ix. EnforcementMeasures
after Frequency
Assignment
x. Frequency Licence/Usage
Fees.
xi. Frequency Planning
/Allocations.
xii. Research and
Development
xiii. Radiocommunication
Standards
xiv. Installers/Inspectors of
Equipment/facilities.
xv. Radio Spectrum Transfer
xvi. Co-location and Sharing
of Infrastructure.
vi. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Re-farming
Farming
&Recovery
vii. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Licensing
vi.
Release of
Access
Spectrum to
the Industry
vii.
Monitoring,
Inspection and
Enforcement
v. Universal Access.
(Provides incentives to
encourage rural
connectivity)
viii.
Frequency
Planning
vi. License Exempt Radio
use.
viii. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Pricing
ix. Research and
Development (R&D)
x. Radiocommunication
Standards
Spectrum Licensing
and Assignment and
Revocation (Include
Frequency for Trials/
Temporary Frequency
Assignments)
xi. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Planning
ix.
International
Cooperation
vii. Monitoring, Inspection
and Enforcement
xii. Public Consultation
x.
Unused Radio
Spectrum
viii. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Pricing
xiii. International
Collaboration
xiv. New Radio Frequency
Spectrum Approaches
for Spectrum Policy
Development and
Spectrum Management
ix. Radio Frequency
Spectrum Allocation
x. Make available
spectrum to facilitate
Research and
Development
xi. Radiocommunication
Standards (Radio
Equipment
xvii. Sale and use of Radio
Equipment
xviii. Satellite Orbital Slots.
xii. Type approval)
xix. Unforeseen Policy Issues
xiii. Transfer of Radio
23
in the use Radio Spectrum
Frequency Spectrum
xiv. Frequency
Planning(Taking into
account SocioEconomic
Considerations)
xv. Radiofrequency
coordination
xvi. Satellite Orbital Slots.
xvii. Public and (or)
Stakeholders
Consultation
xviii. Bilateral, Regional and
International
Collaboration
xix. New Radio Frequency
Spectrum Approaches
for Spectrum Policy
Development and
Spectrum
Management
REVIEW
The Commission may add,
vary or amend these
regulations in order to widen
the
scope of these guidelines or
where in the public interest it
is deemed necessary to do
The Government shall
review this Policy whenever
it deems necessary
24
This policy
document shall be
reviewed from
time to time,
preferably
immediately after
every World Radio
Review of the Policy
so.
CONCLUSION
Conference, to
ensure that it
meets the
Commission’s
statutory
obligations in as
far as its strategy
for spectrum
management is
concerned
This Policy is guided by the
unique challenges that the
country faces, and how to
efficiently allocate the radio
frequency
spectrum
to
address the challenges. The
policy
seeks
to
make
a
nation a global leader in the
use
of
lCT's
for
socio-
economic development.
25
N/A
ANNEX 5
26
ANNEX 6
Communications for all in East Africa
WORKSHOP TRAINING PROPOSAL ON SATELLITES ISSUES
6/16/2014
EACO Working Group 11
27
Table of Contents
WORKSHOP TRAINING ON SATELLITES ISSUES .......................................................28
I.
Workshop overview ........................................................................................28
II. Targeted group ..............................................................................................29
III.
Workshop contents/topics ...........................................................................29
IV.
Expected outcomes of the Workshop: ..........................................................29
V. The coordinator of the workshop and People needed to provide information in
workshop.............................................................................................................29
VI.
Duration, dates and the venue of the workshop ............................................30
6
7
I.
WORKSHOP TRAINING ON SATELLITES ISSUES
Workshop overview
The regulation of Satellites communication is still very limited in EACO member states.
This results into a poor protection of our allocated satellites resources (Spectrum and
orbits) by either not responding properly to satellites coordination request or by not
properly defending interest of EACO member states on satellites issues in WRCs. There is
a concern that if it continues like this, the bring-into-use of our allocated orbits and
associated spectrum might practically be impossible to realize in future.
This proposed workshop should tackle the followings:
- To raise the awareness of EACO countries on satellites issues;
- To take members through all issues Satellites in this coming WRC-15;
- To deepen satellites coordination issues;
- Hands-on training on the use of tools (software) used in satellites filing;
- And an overview of current satellites communication technologies.
28
II.
Targeted group
The following groups should attend the workshop:
- The ICT sector regulators and policy makers of EACO member states;
- And satellites communications operators.
III.
Workshop contents/topics
The workshop should cover the followings:
- An overview of all satellites issues focusing on common heritage issue;
- Satellites issues in WRC-15 with emphasis on issues concerning developing
countries;
- Satellites coordination procedures for:
o Unplanned
o Appendix 30/30A
o And Appendix 30B
- Hands-on training on tools used in satellites filing;
- Overview of current technologies used in satellites communication;
- Overview on future trend of satellites communication technologies;
IV.
Expected outcomes of the Workshop:
At the end of the workshop the participants should:
- Understand well the all satellites issues and know the rights and limitations of an
administration over its allocated satellites resources;
Being capable of making a thorough analysis of WRC-15 agenda items on satellites
issues and take an appropriate position to defend interest of our administrations
(EACO);
- Understanding well the coordination process of unplanned and Ap30/30A/30B and
being able to appropriately respond to coordination requests;
- Being familiar with all tools used in satellites filing and being able to comfortably
use them;
- Have knowledge on the current satellites communication technologies and
advantages and/or disadvantages of each;
- Have knowledge on future trend of satellites communication technologies.
V.
The coordinator of the workshop and People needed to provide
information in workshop
The workshop should be coordinated by EACO secretariat.
The following people should be present to cover the above mentioned topics:
- Two people from ITU:
o One to cover WRC-15 satellites issues and all satellites issues in general;
o One to cover satellites coordination procedures on unplanned, AP30/30A and
AP30B and tools used in satellites filing.
- One or two people from satellites industry to cover current and future trend of
satellites communication technologies.
29
VI.
Duration, dates and the venue of the workshop
-
The workshop should take minimum five days
The workshop should be take place in September or October, 2014 just before the
third WG11 meeting to be held in November.
The workshop should be held in one of the EACO member states.
30
31