ICT Innovation - Youth In ICTS. Conformity & Interoperability for ICT in the Caribbean

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1 ICT Innovation - Youth In ICTS Conformity & Interoperability for ICT in the Caribbean By Cleveland Thomas ITU s Area Representative for the Caribbean

2 We need to rethink Innovation ecosystem basic functioning

3 New opportunities in 21 st century with striving open Innovation We want entrepreneurs but not everyone can and should be an entrepreneur We want jobs for Youth but they need to unlearn everything they learned in traditional institutions if any Tech-hubs and mhubs are the new NGO of the our new digital world trying to fill gaps (e.g. skills) desperately in the ecosystem Many groups (e.g. gender) are left behind Many institutions are not adapting quickly enough to the change from command and control dis-aggregation Academia as an example in journey from knowledge store, knowledge hub, and perhaps entrepreneurial universities Governments still operate same Many markets never had the developed financial support like USA for filling gaps in funding

4 Considerations for young innovators Young developers should be aware of: Product Development: Knowledge of existing Standards/Technical regulations RF, Spectrum Allocation, telecom interfaces, EMC, SAR, safety, etc. The range of regulation for product under development (telecom, environment, etc.) Testing facilities availability Pre-compliance exercises/testing Look for SandBox opportunities with local authority(trial period) Similar Product type approved devices by internationally recognized Before Marketing: Understanding of type approval processes from the several countries where the product will be marketed Knowledge of existing MRAs or technical collaboration in place Developing Capacity on C&I, testing, quality systems, and SandBox mechanisms

5 Conformity and Interoperability Buenos Aires Declaration (WTDC-17), recognized: that widespread conformance and interoperability of telecommunication/ict equipment and systems through the implementation of relevant programmes, policies and decisions can increase market opportunities, competitiveness and reliability as well as encouraging global integration and trade;

6 ITU C&I Guidelines Establishing Conformity and Interoperability Regimes Basic Guidelines (2014) and Complete Guidelines (2015) Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012) Guidelines for the Development, Implementation and Management of Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreement s on Conformity Assessment (2013) Two New Guidelines under Preparation IoT Labs and Virtual Labs Feasibility Study for the establishment of a Conformance Testing Centre (2013)

7 Through ITU, 3 C&I-related studies have been conducted 2014: Baseline study Initial assessment of C&I with respect to ICT and telecoms 2016: Demand risk study Begin to determine how best to advance C&I assessment in the region 2017: Pilot study Observe the testing of the selected devices at 3 rd party lab, and examine administrative and logistical arrangements that would be needed

8 Base Study: Purpose of Study Conduct a C&I assessment of the Caribbean region Determine the status of all the necessary elements to establish a common C&I programme and MRAs regime across the Caribbean region Recommend framework that would promote collaboration among countries, as well as regional and sub-regional organisations.

9 Summary of findings Most countries have a regulatory framework for technical requirements for the importation ICT products and services There are a broad range of Conformity Assessment Schemes in effect in the region, some of which are ISO/CASCO compliant There are differing positions on matters related to delegation of authority and MRAs Most countries have a national stds system, and are prepared to adopt international stds Most countries have metrology laws and a national institute of metrology Most countries do not have a local accreditation body, nor did they have accredited testing laboratories The local regulator is responsible for certification in some countries Trusted Marks of Conformity include: EU, FCC, IEC, UL and CE

10 Demand - Purpose of Study Identify and prioritise at least three compelling telecoms/ict products/product-areas for C&I assessment Examine the relevance of the C&I assessment capability in the Caribbean Determine the need for accredited testing facilities in the region Examine the costs and benefits of providing, versus not providing, C&I-related services in the region

11 Finding: Product/product areas needing greater C&I scrutiny

12 Finding: Future product/product areas of demand for C&I services

13 Finding: C&I assessment frameworks still underdeveloped in Caribbean Most countries offer certification/type Approval services Great reliance on certificates issued, from e.g. ETSI, FCC, and Industry Canada, as basis for Conformity Assessment Very few offer countries accreditation, instrumentation/ metrology or laboratory testing services for telecoms & ICT products None certified to the relevant ISO/CASCO guidelines or standards Still no test labs in region that test ICT/telecoms devices Indicative figures suggest they are expensive to set up and unlikely to be viable in the region. Most Caribbean regulators operate with very limited budgets and resources Policy and legal frameworks for C&I for telecoms/ict underdeveloped No major improvements/changes made since initial laws

14 Objectives of Pilot Study Two key objectives identified: 1. Determine the administrative and logistical arrangements required to ship devices out of the region to test labs Devices were to be shipped to Brazil 2. Witness/document the testing of devices at the selected laboratory CPqD in Brazil selected

15 Indicative Testing Costs For a top-end mobile with: WiFi a/b/g/n/ac MIMO 2x2 Bluetooth 4.2 EDR + LE NFC 13 MHz ANT+ 2.4 GHz 2G/3G Quadband LTE 7bands FDD 2 bands TDD US$ 25,000 laboratory testing (CPqD) US$ 2,000 certification (CPqD) R$ 500 Anatel fee (CPqD) EMC and RF testing (for example for FCC Part 15 compliance) approx. US$ 8,000 (CPqD) Note: Some indications of equipment costs were also provided: Semi-anechoic chamber US$ 2.5 million Signal analyzer for RF tests US$ 100,000

16 Decent jobs for youth // the global initiative for action #decentjobsforyouth

17 The challenge 66.6 million young women and men are unemployed and million young workers are employed but live in poverty Youth unemployment (millions) Youth unemployment rate (%) #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH

18 The challenge Young workers are more likely than adults to be in working poverty. Workers in poverty as a percentage of total workers Adult 10.6 Youth Extreme poverty Moderate poverty #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH

19 The global initiative for action // addressing the youth employment challenge The goal is to scale up action and impact on youth employment through effective, innovative and evidence-based interventions

20 SDGs AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Decent Jobs for Youth is the overarching global initiative on youth employment under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It was endorsed by the UN Chief Executives Board for Coordination and launched by ILO Director General in 2016 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH

21 An overarching & inclusive alliance of partners Creating synergies and ownership that maximize the effectiveness of current youth employment investments and partnerships #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH

22 Thematic priorities for action DIGITAL SKILLS FOR YOUTH QUALITY APPRENTICESHIP S YOUTH IN THE RURAL ECONOMY GREEN JOBS FOR YOUTH YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS HIP AND SELF- EMPLOYMENT YOUTH TRANSITIONING TO THE FORMAL ECONOMY YOUTH IN FRAGILE SITUATIONS YOUNG WORKERS IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH #Digitalskills

23 Digital Skills Thematic Plan Latest evidence, innovations and concrete plans for joint action at country level. Preparing young people for the future of work in the digital economy. #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH #Digitalskills

24 Digital skills for decent jobs for youth campaign Equip five million youth with job-ready, transferable digital skills by 2030; Encourage the creation of job opportunities for youth in the digital economy; Promote an enabling environment where youth can succeed as entrepreneurs in the digital economy. #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH #Digitalskills

25 PARTNERS COMMIT TO ACTION FAST TRACK CODING BOOTCAMPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES ANNUAL COURSES ON FUTURE OF JOBS CODE JOBS: HACKING THE BRIGHT MINDS OUT OF UNEMPLOYMENT #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH #Digitalskills

26 ITU DIGITAL SKILLS TOOLKIT Provides stakeholders with guidance on developing a digital skills strategy Intended for policymakers, partners in the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and academia To facilitate the development of a comprehensive digital skills strategy #DECENTJOBSFORYOUTH #Digitalskills 26

27 Any Questions? For further information, please contact Cleveland Thomas Michele Marius Blog: ict-pulse.com FB: facebook.com/ictpulse