ITU Conference on WTDC Reform - Summary and Proposals

The ITU held a conference on WTDC reform on 28th September 2024, featuring presentations, discussions, and proposals. The event included topics like Preparatory Process, Content and Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, and Side Events. Presenters shared proposals for formal inter-regional conference preparatory processes to foster agreement between regions on key issues. The conference aimed to enhance preparations for the upcoming WTDC, with a focus on collaboration and efficiency.

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1. 28 September 2024 Slide 1

2. Moderator: Stephen Bereaux, Deputy to the Director, BDT 1300-1310 Welcoming Remarks 1310-1350 Presentation on WTDC Preliminary Proposals 1350-1400 Presentation of the results of the survey on WTDC reform 1400-1540 Discussion among all participants 1545-1600 Summary and Next Steps 28 September 2024 Slide 2

3. Moderator: Stephen Bereaux, Deputy to the Director, BDT 1300-1310 Welcoming Remarks Doreen Bogdan-Martin, BDT Director 1310-1350 Presentation on WTDC Preliminary Proposals 1350-1400 Presentation of the results of the survey on WTDC reform 1400-1545 Discussion among all participants 1545-1600 Summary and Next Steps 28 September 2024 Slide 3

4. Moderator: Stephen Bereaux, Deputy to the Director, BDT 1300-1310 Welcoming Remarks 1310-1350 Presentation on WTDC Preliminary Proposals Topic 1: Preparatory Process (10 mins) Topic 2: Content and Structure (10 mins) Topic 3: Stakeholder Engagement (10 mins) Topic 4: Side Events (10 mins) 1350-1400 Presentation of the results of the survey on WTDC reform 1400-1545 Discussion among all participants 1545-1600 Summary and Next Steps 28 September 2024 Slide 4

5. Topic 1: Preparatory Process Presenters: Ms Andrea Grippa, Brazil Mr Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor, Ghana Ms Cristiana Flutur, Romania 28 September 2024 Slide 5

6. Topic 1: Preparatory Process Proposal 1.1 A formal inter-regional conference preparatory process could be put in place by ITU. The goal of these inter-regional preparatory meetings (IPMs) would be to foster agreement between regions on key issues ahead of the conference. Three physical IPMs could be organized, each one to be held back-to-back with RPMs 2, 4 and 6, respectively. Proposal 1.2 The Bureau could advise and assist RTOs with their preparations for the conference, while maintaining independence. This task would include advising the RTOs on the result of the streamlining process undertaken by TDAG and proposing editorial amendments to Resolutions, as appropriate. 28 September 2024 Slide 6

7. Topic 2: Content and Structure Presenters: Mr Christopher Kemei, Vice-Chairman, TDAG, Kenya Mr Bruce Gracie, Chairman TSAG, Ericsson-Canada 28 September 2024 Slide 7

8. Topic 2: Content and Structure Proposal 2.1 The main discussions at WTDC could revolve around how the development-related challenges identified during the preparatory process can be addressed and funded. Any approved action should be linked either to the existing ITU-D budget or to pledges made prior to or during the conference. Proposal 2.2: WTDC could consider delegating the discussion on the ITU strategic plan to TDAG in preparation for the following PP, taking into account the results of WTDC. 28 September 2024 Slide 8

9. Topic 2: Content and Structure (continued) Proposal 2.3 The High-Level policy session (which includes delivery of policy statements) could be repurposed to become thematic events to address development challenges and clearly identified priorities. Proposal 2.4: Discussions on Resolutions could primarily derive from outcomes of the preceding TDAG meetings which would undertake efforts on streamlining. Proposal 2.5: Study Group Questions could be identified during the preparatory process, in line with the Membership s needs and regional and inter-regional priorities. 28 September 2024 Slide 9

10. Topic 2: Content and Structure (continued) Proposal 2.6: The mapping of Study Group Questions from ITU-T to ITU-D and ITU-R to ITU-D could be improved with a view to identifying possible areas of overlap or convergence. Proposal 2.7: RTOs could elaborate a limited number of Regional Priorities , based on the defined development scope of the conference. RTOs could be encouraged to identify common priorities across regions which could be implemented within the budgetary limitations of the BDT or linked to pledges and commitments made prior to or during the conference. 28 September 2024 Slide 10

11. Topic 3: Stakeholder Engagement Presenters: Ms Imme Philbeck, SAMENA Ms Lauren Dawes, GSMA 28 September 2024 Slide 11

12. Topic 3: Stakeholder Engagement Proposal 3.1: Create target lists of key invited participants by constituent group, including a short list of stars , and manage the targeting/invitation process against deadlines. Proposal 3.2: Improve, enhance the existing or create new preparatory events to engage target participants. 28 September 2024 Slide 12

13. Topic 3: Stakeholder Engagement (continued) Proposal 3.3:External stakeholders could co-chair specific tracks and sessions in the conference agenda, examples may be: a) a track focused on international/bilateral development agencies and partners; b) an educational track; c) track on how to finance the ICT ecosystem. Proposal 3. 4: Develop and execute a targeted promotional campaign for WTDC. 28 September 2024 Slide 13

14. Topic 4: Side Events Presenters: Ms Anne-Rachel Inn , ARIN 28 September 2024 Slide 14

15. Topic 4: Side Events Design side events to create impact with carefully selected theme(s), stakeholders, clear agenda and value proposition. For this purpose, there could be: Proposal 4.1: A distinct side-event preparatory process. Proposal 4.2: Side-events could be made an integral part of WTDC and constituting a development track in complement to the current program of the conference. Proposal 4.3: A post-conference process after WTDC to further coordinate or implement side-event outcomes with the involved stakeholders. 28 September 2024 Slide 15

16. Topic 4: Side Events (continued) Characteristics of the development track during WTDC: Proposal 4.1: A distinct side-event preparatory process. Proposal 4.4: The development track could be organized around key thematic areas, for example regional priorities should be diverse, interactive and dynamic. Proposal 4.5: The High-Level policy session (which includes delivery of policy statements) could be repurposed to become thematic events to address development challenges and clearly identified priorities. The thematic events could aim to find solutions to those challenges, including the financing aspects. 28 September 2024 Slide 16

17. Topic 4: Side Events (continued) Proposal 4.6: The speakers and audience could include 4 types of stakeholders (problem owners, solution owners, fund owners and beneficiaries) to increase chances of interaction and interest. Proposal 4.7: Outcomes of this development track could be new/finalized project proposals and initiatives in relation with the themes, expressions of interest/commitments to finance them, concrete work plans to follow-up on them. 28 September 2024 Slide 17

18. Moderator: Stephen Bereaux, Deputy to the Director, BDT 1300-1310 Welcoming Remarks 1310-1350 Presentation on WTDC Preliminary Proposals 1350-1400 Presentation of the results of the survey on WTDC reform 1400-1545 Discussion among all participants 1545-1600 Summary and Next Steps 28 September 2024 Slide 18

19. Survey preliminary analysis 28 September 2024 Slide 19

20. Topic 1: Preparatory Process Survey findings (Preliminary analysis) Preparatory process needs to be strengthened and more focused on substantial discussions Better integration between the ITU-led preparatory process and the process led by RTOs: Back-to-back meetings and/or online consultations; Cross participation if audience is different and more info sharing between the two processes; More participation from Sector Members. Inter-regional coordination necessary to foster consensus ahead of the conference. 28 September 2024 Slide 20

21. Topic 2: Content and Structure Survey findings (Preliminary analysis) WTDC should be more focused on discussions around development issues have in-depth discussions on how to address them, including financial mechanisms. To this end, donors and funding institutions should be part of the conference, and interactions between the potential recipients of assistance and potential providers should take place. The discussions related to the Strategic Plan might be better positioned to take place at the Plenipotentiary Conference, using TDAG as platform for dialogue and consensus building mechanism. Improve linkage between the work of Study Groups and ITU-D strategic objectives and reflect this work in more concrete outcomes and deliverables. The number of study Questions could be reviewed. Regional initiatives to be maintained as they reflect the needs of the region. However, more prioritization and strategizing might be necessary to identify real regional priorities rather than agreeing on a wish list . 28 September 2024 Slide 21

22. Topic 3: Stakeholder Engagement Survey findings (Preliminary analysis) Almost unanimous call to ensure presence and active engagement of industry, donor community, civil society, possibly also through remote tools; Stimulate participation by focusing on relevant themes and concrete development issues. Engage stakeholders to obtain additional funding for all approved activities; Engagement of stakeholders should be at the highest-level and should start early at the preparatory process, also through on-line session and web dialogues, as well as by BDT-led advocacy. 28 September 2024 Slide 22

23. Topic 4: Side events Survey findings (Preliminary analysis) Side events should be an integral part of the conference and revolve around the development challenges identified as key issues to the discussions; Possible side-event topics are connectivity, youth, ICT entrepreneurship, engagement with the UN system, donor involvement, SDGs, digital and gender divide; Outcomes of side-events could be taken as discussion items for the conference and turned into actions (projects, conference outcomes such as resolutions, WTDC action plan and declaration) that would drive the ITU-D agenda for the subsequent four years. 28 September 2024 Slide 23

24. Moderator: Stephen Bereaux, Deputy to the Director, BDT 1300-1310 Welcoming Remarks 1310-1350 Presentation on WTDC Preliminary Proposals 1350-1400 Presentation of the results of the survey on WTDC reform 1400-1545 Discussion among all participants 1545-1600 Summary and Next Steps 28 September 2024 Slide 24

25. Moderator: Stephen Bereaux, Deputy to the Director, BDT 1300-1310 Welcoming Remarks Doreen Bogdan-Martin, BDT Director 1310-1350 Presentation on WTDC Preliminary Proposals 1350-1400 Presentation of the results of the survey on WTDC reform 1400-1545 Discussion among all participants 1545-1600 Summary and Next Steps Doreen Bogdan-Martin, BDT Director Roxanne McElvane Webber, TDAG Chairperson 28 September 2024 Slide 25

26. Tuesday, 12 May 1300h-1600h, CET Web Dialogue on Results Based Management - Creating a "Fit4Purpose" BDT: The Case for Change Third round of Web Dialogues, 12-21 May 2020 As part of the preparations for TDAG and in order for membership to have enough time to be briefed and discuss all the important topics, a third round of Web Dialogues is being organized for the month of May, as follows: Thursday, 14 May 1300h-1600h, CET Web Dialogue on Results Based Management - Creating a "Fit4Purpose" BDT: Scaling for Impact Thursday, 21 May 1300h-1600h, CET Web dialogue on Partnerships for Digital Transformation: Engaging Stakeholders for Meaningful Impact September 28, 2024 Slide 26

27. Thank you for having participated! TDAG-secretariat@itu.int 28 September 2024 Slide 27