ITU Conformity and Interoperability, Programme, Strategy and Implementation 17 October 2016 Chongqing, China Sameer Sharma Senior Advisor, ITU Regional Office, Bangkok

Agenda  ICT Development Trends  ITU Resolutions on C&I  Significance of C&I Program & Pillars  MRA and Test Labs  C&I Assessment Studies & Activities  Conclusions

Mobile Network Coverage and Evolving Technologies

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More than half the world’s population is not using the Internet

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Mobile-Broadband Subscriptions

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Fixed- and mobile-broadband prices, PPP$, 2015 (left) and price of 1GB computer-based mobile-broadband services as a percentage of GNI p.c. (right)

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Internet of Things in its Early Stages

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Size and Impact of IoT Sectors in which IoT can play an enabling role for development

 It is estimated that

from 26 to 100 billion devices will be connected as part of IoT by 2020*

 IoT is expected to generate several trillions of USD of market value by 2020**

 IoT has the potential to become a major driver of development

* ABI (2013), Gartner (2013), IDC (2014) ** Forbes (2014), Gartner (2013) and McKinsey (2015)

Source: ITU based on Al-Fuqaha, Ala et al. (2015).

Enhancement of key capabilities from IMT-Advanced to IMT-2020

ITU-R Recommendation M.2083-0 (09/2015)

ITU Resolutions on C&I

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ITU’s Decisions – C&I Action Plan PP-14 Resolution 177 – Conformance and Interoperability

WTDC14

Resolution 47 ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (rev. WTDC-14) Dubai Declaration recognized that conformance and interoperability of telecommunication/ ICT equipment and systems can increase market opportunities and reliability and encourage global integration and trade.

Resolution 76 ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (rev. WTSA-12)

ITU Council Decisions

Resolution 62 Radiocommunication Assembly (rev. RA-2015)

WTDC-14 Outcomes on C&I-I • The Dubai Declaration recognized that conformance and interoperability of telecommunication/ ICT equipment and systems can increase market opportunities and reliability and encourage global integration and trade. • Resolution 47 was amended, reaffirming the importance of collaboration and coordination between the three ITU Bureaux in implementing the ITU C&I programme.

WTDC-14 Outcomes on C&I- II Study Group Question 4/2 Mandate:

“Studies of various issues related to conformance and interoperability are to be reported, and among others the description of the technical, legislative and regulatory framework that would be needed to implement appropriate C&I programmes by developing countries. Specifically, the following outputs are envisaged: a) Harmonized Guidelines on technical, legal and regulatory aspects of C&I Regime; b) Feasibility studies regarding establishment of laboratories in different C&I Domains; c) Guidance on the framework and procedures to establish MRA; d) C&I Regimes, case studies established at national, regional or global levels; e) Development of a methodology for assessing the situation of C&I regimes in place in the regions (or sub regions); f) Experience sharing and case studies reports on C&I programmes implementation.”

WTDC-14 Outcomes on C&I Outcomes of Objective 2, Output 2.2 of the Dubai Action Plan, focusing on the following issues: a) Educating technicians, policy-makers and businesses on the importance of C&I procedures and testing, mobilizing the resources required to implement regional and national C&I programmes, in cooperation with other relevant regional and international organizations; b) Providing assistance to developing countries in the establishment of national, regional or subregional C&I programmes, and conducting assessment studies for facilitating the establishment of common conformance and interoperability regimes at national, regional and subregional level; c) Preparing guidelines on this process which outline the technical and human resources required and the international standards to be applied.

Significance of C&I Program & Pillars

Conformity Assessment Benefits  Conformity assessment builds consumers’ trust and confidence in tested products and consequently strengthens business environment and, thanks to interoperability, the economy benefits from business stability, scalability and cost reduction of systems, equipment and tariffs.  While economically Conformance and Interoperability (C&I) increase market opportunities, encourage trade and technology transfer and contribute to the removal of technical barriers, they socially help spreading ICT services availability and affordability to all people at a good level of quality.

C&I Development Tools Guidelines C&I Regimes: - Regulatory Framework

- ICT Standards and test suites - Type Approval, Certification and Self-declaration processes - Regulatory Authority; Accreditation Bodies; Certification Bodies and Laboratories Conformity Testing - Institutions -

Roadmap

Establishing Test Labs in Different Regions Feasibility Study

MRA Principles: -Efficiency and Effectiveness -Partnership and collaboration -Mutual Benefit -Regional Development Guidance on: - Development

Assessment Study on Regional Basis

ITU Assistance Regional Projects C&I Portal

- Implementation - Management

Training Events

The ITU 4 Pillars Standardization Sector - TSB

1 Conformance Assessment

2 Interoperability

Conformity & Interoperability

3Capacity Building

Development Sector - BDT

4 Testing Centers (Labs/MRAs)

Access TSB activities on C&I following the link

Training Goals The ITU Training on C&I – is a capacity event in the framework of the Conformity and Interoperability Programme that has as objective: 

Improve knowledge of participants through the presentation of up-to-date information/technologies

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Contribute to increase awareness on the relevance of C&I testing

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Provide the necessary tools for participants to replicate knowledge in their country, taking into consideration national specificities

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Promote experience-sharing on Certification/Homologation process, Lab. Accreditation and testing among the participants from different countries in Conformance and Interoperability field

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Present a practical learning on standards, regulations, real Lab experience and accreditation procedures.

Pillar 3 – Capacity Building ITU Training activities on C&I 

Regional Forums & training courses on C&I are being conducted in collaboration with TSB and BR, focusing on Conformity Assessment procedures, Type Approval testing for mobile terminals, and different C&I testing domains for the Regions.

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All training materials and case studies reported by participants on the current national C&I status is available on the C&I portal Information on all ITU C&I training events can be found here: http://itu.int/go/CI_Events

Partnership and Collaboration Regional Organizations • • • • •

UMA (Arab) COMTELCA EACO CTU (Caribbean ) SADC

Laboratory partners in the Regions • AFR and ARB: CERT (Research and Studies Telecommunication Center, Tunisia) • AMS: CPqD (Brazil) • Europe: Sintesio (Slovenia) and Tilab (Italy) • CIS: ZNIIS (Russia) • ASP: CAICT (China) – ITU Center of Excellence

Other organizations • International Accreditation Forum (IAF); • International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC); • International Standardization Organization (ISO); • UNIDO

ITU Training Activities on C&I (2016)  Training Course for the Arab Region on Type Approval Testing 

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for Mobile Terminals, Homologation Procedures and Market Surveillance, 11-15 April 2016, Tunis (Tunisia) Training Course for the Americas Region on Type Approval Testing for Mobile Terminals, NGN integration and interoperability testing, Homologation Procedures and Market Surveillance, 27/06-01/07 2016, Campinas (Brazil) Training Course for the Africa Region on Type Approval Testing for Mobile Terminals, Homologation Procedures and Market Surveillance, 30/05 -03/06 2016, Tunis, (Tunisia). Workshop for CIS Region, Moscow (Russian Federation), 2224 March 2016 ITU Asia-Pacific Centres of Excellence Training on Conformity and Interoperability, Chongqing, P. R. China​​, 17-21 October 2016

Test Labs and MRA

Pillar 4 1 Conformance Assessment

2 Interoperability C&I

3 Capacity Building

4 Testing Centers (Labs/MRAs)

Testing Laboratories Benefits   

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Value of testing: The most straightforward way to estimate the value of testing is by calculating the losses avoided, in terms of money, time and human life. Acquired knowledge: know-how obtained during the execution of testing activities. The expertise is related to the analysis of the requirements translated into a real solution Integrated vision: The orientation of testing activities to efficiently simulate all functionalities of ICT networks, (equipment, services, interworking, external environment, etc.) means that testing is often the first time that all the different elements composing the chain are put together Enhances user safety and protection of consumer rights Increases national industry competitiveness Provides knowledge acquisition Contributes to knowledge exchange programmes with universities and R&D centers Ensures that products commercialized or used meet the minimum quality requirements

MRA Benefits-I For Manufacturers  Opportunity to test and certify products one time to the requirements of multiple markets and ship products without further conformity assessment;

 Increase certification efficiency for products exported to foreign

markets, thus increasing export opportunities for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs);

 Decreasing time-to-market for companies manufacturing

telecommunication equipment with shorter and shorter product life cycles, thus maximizing export opportunities and allowing for rapid reinvestment in R&D for next-generation technologies.

For Conformity Assessment Bodies  Allowing conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to increase the value of their service by offering their clients a substantially wider portfolio, including testing and certifying products for multiple markets.

MRA Benefits-II For Regulators:  Reduction of regulatory resources required to certify terminal

attachment and radio equipment;  Opportunity to reallocate a portion of these former certification costs to other areas;  Potential stepping stone towards further harmonizing of technical requirements and of regional and national conformity assessment systems; and  Access to a pool of knowledge about the latest global trends and experiences regarding conformity assessment and regulatory systems.

For Consumers:  Increasing consumer access to the widest variety of available

technology;  Faster access to equipment at a lower cost; and  Speeding the development of telecom and Internet infrastructure.

Selection Criterions for National C&I Lab activity

Location

Utility

Instrument. Asset

Rent

K€/year

K€

m2

Personnel Number of people #

K€/year

Specific Absorption Rate lab User experience lab Broadband access lab Mobile value added services lab Electrical safety & protection lab Electroacoustic lab Electromagnetic compatibility lab Radio & Signalling lab Powering consumption lab Quality of material lab Personal area network lab Fixed Test plant Mobile Test plant Digital terrestrial (DVB -T2)

Instrumen Opex K€/year

150

19

28

800

4

25

130

17

24

100

6

0

300

39

56

1,400

7

5

40

5

7

0

3

0

80

10

15

1,200

4

25

250

32

46

800

4

5

300

39

56

1,600

5

5

250

32

46

2,000

12

10

80

10

15

200

2

5

250

32

46

1,300

6

15

170

22

31

500

5

5

117 324

167 463

3,000 3,000

33 55

120 300

50

50

150

2

20

900 2500 40

ITU C&I Guidelines Establishing Conformity and Interoperability Regimes – Basic Guidelines (2014) and Complete Guidelines (2015) These Guidelines address challenges faced by developing countries as they plan and review their own C&I regimes. Aspects covered by this publication include, inter alia, conformity assessment procedures; legislation to promote an orderly equipment marketplace; surveillance; coordination across regulatory agencies; and relevant international standards. Guidelines for the Development, Implementation and Management of Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreements on Conformity Assessment (2013) These guidelines promote the understanding and establishment of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) on conformity assessment that are intended to promote efficiency and resource sharing as well as to streamline the flow of products among participating Parties such as ITU Member States and private sector organizations, such as testing laboratories

Guidelines for developing countries on Establishing Conformity assessment Test Labs in Different Regions (2012) This set of guidelines is the first publication on C&I, its valuable content includes information concerning: The process required for building testing labs; A site analysis (e.g. existing testing labs, knowhow);Collaboration mechanisms; Best practices; Reference standards and ITU Recommendations

Feasibility Study for the establishment of a Conformance Testing Centre (2013) This feasibility study describes environments, procedures and methodologies to be adopted to establish, manage and maintain a testing center covering different kinds of conformance and interoperability testing areas

http://itu.int/go/CI_Guidelines

C&I Assessment Studies & Activities

C&I Regional Assessement Studies Introduction

Activities and Goals

• C&I Assessment Studies looks for promoting the establishment of Harmonized C&I Programmes, when possible. • It is collaborating to improve regional integration and foster the availability of highly qualified institutions (as Laboratories, Certification and Accreditation Bodies) • Conformity Assessment Bodies will contribute with an orderly telecom apparatus market place • Once common standards and procedures are in place, test labs and/or MRAs can approve equipment for compliance • Sharing test labs resources and using same procedures amongst countries and regions, lowers overall costs while continues addressing regional priorities

• Assessemnt of C&I infrastructure in regions/sub-regions/countries are being assessed • Looking for promoting regional agreements about possible locations for resources (Labs), agreements and testing capabilities • Close collaboration with regional experts in addressing capacity building activities, accreditation and type approval testing. • Assistance to establishing regional test centers and/or MRAs as appropriate • Setup of a robust framework (base on international procedures – ITU, ISO, IAF, ILAC, etc.) needed for trust and confidence in test results and among test labs

2016 C&I Activities Summary

• In 2016, capacity building events were offered so far to 102 participants from 56 countries in real testing facilities through the collaboration of laboratory partners in the C&I Programme • 5 Regions have received ITU C&I Assessment Studies • Assistance provided to countries on demand • More than 50 Case Studies/Country Reports are available through the ITU webpage (http://itu.int/go/CI_Development) and the ITU-D SG Case Study Library. 32

C&I Regional Assessment Studies on Regional Basis Maghreb (2015/2016)

EAC Countries (2015)

The Caribbean - CTU (2014-2016)

SADC Region (2014/2015) COMTELCA (2015/2016)

http://itu.int/go/CI_Assessment_Studies

C&I Activities in 2016

Assessment Studies

• Follow-up activities for Maghreb, SADC, EAC, Central America, the Caribbean • Coming up events: • 2nd C&I Workshop for Central America. 5-6 December 2016, Managua/Nicaragua • 2nd ITU/UMA Arab Maghreb Countries Experts meeting for the establishment of MRA on C&I in the Maghreb sub-region, Rabat, Morocco 14-15 December 2016.

• Revision of national C&I procedures Direct country • specific training for Ghana on testing procedures assistance

Training on C&I

• AFR, Tunis 30 May-3 June 2016; • AMS, 27 June – 1 July; • ARB, Tunis 11-14 April 2016; • ASP April and October 2016; • CIS, Moscow 22-24 March 2016, Moscow.

Pilot Project - 2017

Virtual Testing Laboratories During the delivery of the 2016 C&I Training Workshop negotiations were carried out with CPqD (an ITU Academia Member) and COMTELCA for the signing of an innovative agreement for the implementation of a Pilot Project on Virtual Testing Laboratories as to allow increasing conformity and interoperability of ICT equipment and capacity building opportunities, through the access to specialized testing facilities and high qualified professionals by the usage of modern ICT technologies.

Conclusions  Conformity assessment builds consumers’ trust and confidence in tested products and consequently strengthens business environment  Interoperability results in economy benefits from business stability, scalability and cost reduction of systems, equipment and tariffs  C&I increase market opportunities, encourage trade and removal of technical barriers , spreading ICT services availability and affordability  ITU assists Member States in developing capacity and develop skill sets in establishing regulatory frameworks / policies on C&I

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New ITU C&I Guidelines Establishing Conformity and Interoperability Regimes – Complete Guidelines (2015) These Guidelines compiled from a careful collection of international best practices, address challenges faced by developing countries as they plan and review their own C&I regimes. Aspects covered by this publication include, inter alia, conformity assessment procedures; the right type of approval system, the legislation required to promote an orderly telecommunication service and marketplace; the calculation of fees, and the ideal enforcement and Surveillance; coordination across regulatory agencies; relevant international standards.

Focus of study Although standard test suites exist for safety, EMC and radio interference there are very few test suites for the functional testing of ICT equipment and those specifications that do exist often lack definition of performance and pass/fail criteria. Therefore, it would be valuable to begin a standardisation process for such test procedures. This would ensure that testing is performed in the same manner in different test laboratories and that the test reports are equivalent, so providing a means for evaluation of test laboratories and their reports.

Outcomes 

Iran has invested in testing laboratories and developed considerable experience and competence in the conformity assessment of ICT equipment. It would be valuable for the CRA to:  Contribute to the development of international standards on ICT equipment test procedures and performance criteria at ITU-T;  To support the ITU Conformity and Interoperability programme in the Asia-Pacific region by participating in workshops and arranging training courses in Iran;  Seek international recognition of its laboratories; and  Identify more laboratories worldwide accredited for testing ICT equipment.

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Advice was given to the CRA on achieving these aims.

Mongolia: Current Situation & Options Law on Communications Licence Law Radio Wave Law Law on Standardisation and Conformity Assessment  Technical Specification for Short Range Devices  Categories of radio and telecommunication equipment requiring type approval in Mongolia - Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia 2012, Degree No 2  Resolution for Type Approval of Information and Communication Equipment Appendix 5 of CRC Resolution No. 27, 2013

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 Requirements  EU / FCC /    

Canada / others Approval scheme Supplier declaration (EU) Testing MRA

C&I Activities ongoing for 2016 

Assessment Studies: a) Follow Up for Maghreb, SADC, EAC, Central America, Caribbean: ITU assistance on establishing national laboratories/regional Laboratories and/or MRAs b) New C&I Assessment Study for Central Africa

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Direct country assistance: Specific training on C&I such as Market Surveillance, Analysis of Certificates and documentations for Homologation Procedures; b) Regulatory issue for revision/establishment of National C&I regimes; ICT standards for type approval; implementing technical collaboration or MRAs with other countries; Feasibility Studies for building C&I laboratories.

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Training on C&I AMS, 27 June – 1 July, Campinas); ASP April and October 2016; ARB, Tunis 11-14 April 2016; AFR, Tunis 30 May-3 June 2016; CIS, Moscow 22-24 March 2016, Moscow): 1. C&I Regimes: Market surveillance, Analysis of Certificates and documentation for Homologation Procedures, best practices for developing countries; 2. C&I testing domains: Mobile terminals, wireless technologies and broadband.