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THE REPORT OF THE 7TH MEETING OF EACO - WG11:
SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT HELD ON 16-18TH MARCH, 2016
IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA
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INTRODUCTION
The 7th meeting of the EACO Working Group 11 (WG11) on Spectrum Management was held on
16-18th March 2016 in Arusha, Tanzania following a workshop on WRC-15 outcomes and WRC-19
preparations from 14th-15th March 2016. The report of the workshop is attached in Annex 1.
The meeting was opened by the Chairman of the WG11, Eng. Deo Bizindavyi at 9:00 AM on 16th
March 2016. He welcomed members to the seventh meeting of the WG 11 and wished members
fruitful deliberations.
The EACO Secretariat representative, Ms. Caroline Koech welcomed members to the meeting and
thanked them for attending. She mentioned that this was the last meeting before Assembly meeting
scheduled for June 2016 in Kigali Rwanda.
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ATTENDANCE AND ELECTION OF THE BUREAU
The meeting was attended by the participants from the five EAC Administrations namely Burundi,
Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. The list of participants is attached as Annex 2.
The WG11 elected the bureau as follows:
1. Eng. Deo BIZINDAVYI:
Chairman –Burundi
2. Mr. Henry MUGABI:
Vice Chair-Uganda
3. Mr. Francis MIHAYO:
First Rapporteur –Tanzania
4. Ms. Sarah KABAHUMA:
Second Rapporteur –Uganda
Noted: It was noted that the substantive vice chair Ms. Christine Mugimba was not available for
the meeting. Uganda would advise on her availability for future meetings.
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
An agenda was proposed by the Chairman. Amendments were made to the agenda. The adopted
agenda and a detailed programme are as shown in Annex 3.
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4.1
MEETING PROCEEDINGS
Consideration of the report of the 6th meeting of WG 11
Participants reviewed the report of EACO WG 11 meeting that was held from 23rd-25th September
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2015 in Kigali, Rwanda.
The following were noted from the review of the 6th WG11 meeting report:
Noted 1: The spectrum pricing framework was shared with WG 7.
Agreed 1: Follow up with WG 7 on liaison statement on spectrum pricing framework
Noted 2: The urgent need to develop harmonized guidelines for PPDR.
Agreed 2: To develop harmonized guidelines for deployment of PPDR within EACO region
4.2
Consideration of the report of spectrum policy guidelines - TANZANIA
The report on model spectrum policy guidelines was presented by Tanzania. The report is contained
in Annex 4.
The following was agreed from the review of the report:
Agreed: The policy guideline document will be sent to the Legal and Constitutional
Committee to review and advise accordingly.
4.3
Proposed guidelines for TV White space deployment in the VHF/UHF bands within
EACO member Countries- RWANDA
The report on the proposed guidelines for TV White Space deployment in the VHF/UHF bands
within EACO Member Countries was presented.
The following were noted and agreed from the review of the report:
Noted 1: It was recommended that for EACO member countries which intend to implement trial
period for TVWS set clear conditions to be observed by TVWS operators.
Agreed 2: The document would be shared to all participants and comments would be provided
within a period of one month. The final document will be available by end of April 2016 for
submission to Regulatory Assembly for approval.
4.4
To advise the EACO member states on issues pertaining to protection of satellites
orbital slots and efficient use of associated frequency spectrum- RWANDA
There was a need to have training from ITU however it was noted that ITU could not provide
training to only five countries. Mr. Daniel Obam, Chairman of ITU-RAG would follow up on the
possibilities of having ITU facilitate training on the same for EACO member countries
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Alternatively, one of the EACO member countries
would host the ITU regional
radiocommunication seminar so as to benefit from ITU training because of close proximity.
4.5
Study of digital dividend spectrum re-allocation approaches, usage and management
and recommendation for its optimum usage for provision of mobile broadband services
within East Africa- KENYA
The outcome of the questionnaire to review usage of the digital dividend in EACO member
countries was discussed. The outcomes of the questionnaire are provided in Annex 5. A draft report
was presented.
The following were noted and agreed:
Noted 1: The report would have to include methodologies and approach used to collect data, as
well as challenges envisaged.
Agreed 1: The draft report would be circulated to all EACO member countries to provide
comments.. The final document will be available by end of April 2016 for submission to Regulatory
Assembly for approval.
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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
Following the ToRs of the stated activity, a proposal on band plans for 700/800 MHz was
presented. The report is contained in Annex 6.
Noted 1: To identify relevant study areas outside WRC to avoid duplication and propose them to
WG 11
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A regional mechanism/agreement for frequency coordination within EACO and
affected administrations in order to eliminate cross border harmful interferenceUGANDA
A draft report considering frequency coordination within EACO was presented focusing on the
affected services and the structure of the required report.
Noted 1: There was need to enforce GSM coordination at the borders and ensure that operators
stick to their agreed color codes.
Agreed 1: To provide draft report by end of March for comments from EACO member countries.
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Consolidate information and guidelines and provide the final report by end on April 2016
Agreed 2: EACO secretariat would provide liaison statement to WG 7 on coordination.
This statement is contained in Annex 7.
Agreed 3: EACO secretariat to organize a workshop on
mobile
cross border frequency
coordination targeting members of WG 11 and 7, and stakeholders.
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Consideration of the responses from the questionnaire on the digital dividend
spectrum planning- TANZANIA
Presentation was given on the outcomes of the questionnaire on digital dividend spectrum. The
format of the report was provided focusing on licensing matters of the digital dividend spectrum.
The outcomes of the questionnaire and report format are contained in Annex 8.
Noted 1: the final report would be an information document for best practice of licensing digital
dividend spectrum
Noted 2: Most of EAC members have made available the digital dividend spectrum for future
mobile services
Agreed 1: To clean the digital dividend 2 spectrum by June 2016.
Agreed 2: The draft report would be circulated to members for comments.
Agreed 3: . The final document will be available by end of April 2016 for submission to Regulatory
Assembly for approval.
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Implementation of WRC-15 outputs and Preparations for next WRC within the region
–RWANDA
Noted 1: The two day workshop held in Arusha from 14th-15th March 2016 covered the required
implementation of the output of WRC-15 and preparation of WRC-19.
Noted2: ATU workshop on the implementation of WRC 15 outcomes and capacity building on
national broadband plans is scheduled to be held in Cotonou, Benin from 25th to 29th April,2016.
Noted 3: The first ATU WRC-19 and capacity building workshop on spectrum management
meeting is proposed to be held in Yaoundé ,Cameroon from 25th to 29th July, 2016.
Agreed 1: chapters coordinators were appointments for WRC-19 as reflected in Annex 9
Agreed 2: Burundi was appointed as coordinator of all EACO members countries towards
preparation of WRC-19.
The documents are contained in Annex 9 and Annex 10 respectively.
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4.10 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 document focusing on the baseline of achieving ToR was presented. The document was
adopted and is contained in Annex 10.
Noted 1: To clearly mention and identity priority areas of study in EACO region
Agreed: Quarterly updates would be provided to EACO members states on developments of ITU
study groups
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Study the requirements and develop recommendations and contributions to the work
of EAC Sectoral Committee regarding spectrum management- EACO
SECRETARIAT
EACO secretariat will follow up and circulate any outcome from EAC Sectoral Committee on
transport, communication and meteorology.
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NEXT MEETING
The actual dates and the venue of the WG 11 meeting would
be confirmed by the EACO
secretariat.
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CLOSING
The chairman Eng. Deo Bizindavyi thanked members for their active participation He gave special
thanks to the EACO secretariat for preparing and facilitating the meeting. There being no other
business, the meeting was closed at 13:16 hours on 18th March 2016.
Prepared in Arusha, on 18th March 2016
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Eng. Deo Bizindavyi
Chairman
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Mr. Francis MIHAYO
First Rapporteur
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MS. Sarah KABAHUMA
Second Rapporteur
ANNEX 1: Report on Workshop that was held to discuss WRC- 15outcomes
and preparations for WRC-19
Report of the
Workshop on WRC15 Outcomes FINAL (1).docx
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Annex 2: Meeting of Working Group 11
16th - 18th March 2016, ARUSHA, TANZANIA
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
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NAME
Caroline Koech
Georges Kwizera
Beatrice Lema
Francis F. S. Mihayo
George Charles
Senzige Kisenge
Andrew Kisaka
Henry Mugabi
Deo Bizindavyi
Faud Adam
Mbonyingingo Euphemie
Majambere Lazare
Fredrick Kabusia
Sara Kabahuna
Nikola S. Mgalla
Daniel Obam
Wako Gababo
Ezekiel Kilasi
ORGANIZATION
EACO
RURA
TCRA
TCRA
TCRA
TTCL
TCRA
UCC
ARCT
TCRA
RTNB Burundi
ARCT
Safaricom
UCC
TCRA
NCS Kenya
CA
Smile- Tanzania
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EMAIL
[email protected]
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ANNEX 3: AGENDA AND PROGRAMME
WG11 MEETING 16-18 MARCH 2016
1.
Opening of the meeting
2.
Election/Confirmation of The Bureau
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Adoption of the Agenda
4.
Consideration of the minutes of the last meeting of WG 11
5.
Consideration of the draft harmonized spectrum policy framework
6.
Consideration of the guidelines for the management and allocation of radio frequency
spectrum (Dynamic Spectrum access including TV white space)
7.
Progress report on the draft report recommending on the protection of satellites orbital
slots and efficient use of associated frequency spectrum
8.
Consideration of the draft recommendation on the optimal usage of the specified
band(s)
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Periodic report on work of the relevant ITU Study Group(s) and other international
organizations
10.
Consideration of the draft regional agreement for frequency coordination
11.
Consideration of the responses from the questionnaire on the digital dividend
spectrum planning
12.
Implementation of WRC-15 outputs
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Preparations for next WRC within the region
14.
Contributions to the work of ATU and relevant ITU Study Group(s)
15.
Study the requirements and develop recommendations and contributions to the work
of EAC Sectoral Committee regarding spectrum management
16.
Closing the meeting
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16th MARCH 2016
TIME
ACTIVITY
RESPONSIBLE
8:30 – 9:00
Registration for WG11
EACO SECRETARIAT
09:00 – 9:15
Opening of the meeting
Chaiman +EACO
Secretariat.
9:15 – 9:20
Election/Confirmation of The Bureau
All
9:20 – 9:25
Adoption of the Agenda
All
9:25 – 10:30
Consideration of the draft harmonized spectrum
policy framework
TCRA( Charles)
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00
TEA BREAK
Consideration of the guidelines for the management
and allocation of radio frequency spectrum (Dynamic
Spectrum access including TV white space)
Progress report on the draft report recommending on
the protection of satellites orbital slots and efficient
use of associated frequency spectrum
LUNCH
Consideration of the draft recommendation on the
optimal usage of the specified band(s)
TEA BREAK
Periodic report on work of the relevant ITU Study
Group(s) and other international organizations
12:00-13:00
13:00-14:00
14:00 -15:30
15:30 -16:00
16:00-17:00
RURA
RURA(George)
ALL
CA( Gababo)
ARCT (Deo)
17TH MARCH 2016
TIME
09:00 – 10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00 – 11:30
13:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00 – 17:00
ACTIVITY
Consideration of the draft regional agreement for
frequency coordination
Consideration of the responses from the
questionnaire on the digital dividend spectrum
planning
TEA BREAK
Implementation of WRC-15 outputs
LUNCH
TEA BREACK
Preparations for next WRC within the region
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RESPONSIBLE
UCC
TCRA(KISAKA)
ALL
RURA+ALL
ALL
ALL
RURA+ALL
18TH MARCH 2016
TIME
09:00 – 10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00 – 11:30
11:30-13:00
13:00 – 14:00
14:00 – 15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00 – 16:45
16:00-17:00
ACTIVITY
Contributions to the work of ATU and relevant ITU
Study Group(s)
Study the requirements and develop
recommendations and contributions to the work of
EAC Sectoral Committee regarding spectrum
management
TEA BREACK
Report writing
LUNCH
Report writing
TEA BREACK
Adoption of the report
Closing
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RESPONSIBLE
UCC(Henry)
EACO SECRETARIAT
(Caroline)
ALL
Rapporteurs
ALL
Rapporteurs
ALL
All
Chaiman
ANNEX 4:Consideration of the report of model spectrum policy framework
EACO spectrum
policy.docx
ANNEX 5:The questionnaire to review usage of the digital dividend in EACO member
countries
Questionnaire
Consolidated Response on DD in EACO members.docx
ANNEX 6:Analysis of probable band plans for 700/800 MHz
d.Arsha Working
document towards FREQUENCY ARRAGEMNT IN 700.docx
ANNEX 7:Liaison Statement to WG 7
liason statement
revised 18th March.docx
ANNEX 8:The outcomes of the questionnaire and report format for digital dividendlicensing issues
Matric_DD.docx
ANNEX 9: Implementation of WRC-15 outputs
IMPACT OF WRC-15
TO MEMBERS OF EACO COMMUNITY-1.docx
ANNEX 10:Preparations for next WRC within the region
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Preparation for
WRC-19.docx
ANNEX 11:The document focusing on the baseline of achieving TOR for development of
EACO recommendations or contributions relating to the work of relevant ITU Study
Group(s) and other international and regional organizations
ITU-R Study groups
and ATU work 11-3-16.docx
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