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CHAIRMANS REPORT
n 2012 the USTTI will celebrate 30 years of tuition-free training for the women and men who are making modern communications a reality throughout the developing world. To-date, through the relentless volunteer efforts of ICT experts from the US private sector as well as the federal government, the USTTI has graduated 8,554 ICT ofcials and entrepreneurs from 170 developing countries. Each year, hundreds of the USTTIs volunteer professors make possible the training and mentoring that is so critical to increasing access to modern communications technologies technologies that are essential to improving the quality of life in developing countries around the world. As we begin our 30th year of aggressive outreach, the industry and government leaders on the USTTI Board have enthusiastically expanded their commitment to the USTTI. In 2012, we will increase our cybersecurity course offerings and our wireless communications courses. We will also introduce a course addressing mobile banking as well as training focused on the transformative role that universal service funds can play in deploying modern communications technology for the most hard to reach consumers.
Additionally, we are excited to announce the addition of a new course entitled, The Rule of Law and Best Practices in Telecommunication Regulation, sponsored by the Catholic University of Americas Columbus School of Law. To make the USTTIs training available to more women and men in 2012, we have launched USTTI 2.0 an Internet-based training platform. Working with Florida State College at Jacksonville, the USTTIs web platform provides developing country ofcials tuition-free access to the USTTIs inaugural online course offering Understanding Cyber Threats and the Need for Cybersecurity. In addition, USTTI 2.0 will promote increased dialogue between USTTI scholars, alumni and trainers. I and my fellow members of the USTTI Board of Directors sincerely thank all the women and men throughout the United States who continue to make the USTTI a robust source of empowerment for our colleagues throughout the developing world. We also applaud the enlightened efforts of our 8,554 graduates working in 170 developing countries to make modern communications accessible to their fellow countrymen.
Chairman, USTTI
Stephen Mncube (seated, center), Chairman of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), visited the USTTI along with 10 ICASA commissioners and key staff for an executive visit in May 2011. As ICASA planned for South Africas rst-ever spectrum auction, Chairman Mncube and the ICASA delegation met with government and industry leaders to discuss best practices and policies for a successful auction. Over the course of four intensive days in Washington, Chairman Mncube and the ICASA delegation consulted with top ICT experts from AT&T; the Boeing Company; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Ericsson; the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Inmarsat; Intelsat; Internet Society; the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); QUALCOMM, Incorporated; the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship; the US Department of State; the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA); Verisign; and Verizon. U S T T I A N N U A L R E P O R T A N D 2 0 1 2 C O U R S E C ATA L O G
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U ST T I 2 0 1 2 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
MARK CLEVERLEY
Director, Public Safety Solutions IBM Global Government Industry
DIANE CORNELL
Vice President for Government Affairs, Inmarsat, Inc.
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
PRAVEEN GOYAL
Senior Director, Corporate and Government Relations Research In Motion (RIM)
KALPAK S. GUDE
Associate General Counsel Intelsat
BRUCE GUSTAFSON
Head of Government and Industry Affairs Region North America Ericsson, Inc
ERIC H. LOEB
PETER PITSCH
Executive Director, Communications Policy Associate General Counsel Intel Corporation
MICHAEL REGAN
Executive Vice President Government Relations News Corporation
Vice President International Vice President External Affairs Team Global Technology Policy AT&T Cisco Systems, Inc.
JACQUELYNN RUFF
Vice President International Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Verizon Communications
TOM WASILEWSKI
Senior Director for Government Affairs Qualcomm Incorporated
RICHARD WHITT
REBECCA ARBOGAST
Director/Managing Counsel, Vice President Telecom and Media Policy Global Public Policy Comcast Corporation Google Inc.
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BACKGROUND
In preparation for the Nairobi ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 1982, Ambassador Michael Gardner asked leaders of major, often competing, U.S. ICT corporations to join together with senior U.S. government ofcials to provide diverse tuition-free training for qualied communications professionals, regulators, and entrepreneurs from the developing world. The afrmative response was overwhelming and as a result the USTTI was launched at the Nairobi ITU conference as a public-private, non-prot partnership dedicated to aggressively sharing ICT knowledge with women and men dedicated to making modern communications a reality throughout the developing world. Among those joining Ambassador Gardner as founding members of the USTTI Board were: William McGowan, founder of MCI Communications; Dr. Joseph Charyk, Chairman of the Board and rst President of the Communications Satellite Corporation (COMSAT); Charles Wick, the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) during the 1980s; Dick Nichols, VicePresident of AT&T International; and Harrison Jack Schmitt, former United States Senator from New Mexico and the twelfth man to walk on the moon. each year hundreds of ICT experts from industry and government provide intensive tuition-free training to women and men who are involved, typically at senior levels, in their developing countrys ICT infrastructure. The USTTIs training takes place at industry and government facilities throughout the United States where these ICT experts volunteer their time and high tech facilities. This efcient volunteer approach allows the USTTI to conduct its 80-course curriculum with a lean six-person staff working out of the USTTIs ofce in Washington, DC. The USTTI Board of Directors reects the dynamic public-private partnership that remains a core principle of the USTTIs approach to training. Corporate Board members of the USTTI are: Ghassan Abdo, The Hewlett-Packard Company; Rebecca Arbogast, Comcast Corporation; Mark Cleverley, IBM; Diane Cornell, Inmarsat, Inc; Kalpak Gude, Intelsat; Marie Thrse Royce, Alcatel-Lucent; Eric Loeb, AT&T; Tom Wasilewski, QUALCOMM Incorporated; Dr. Robert Pepper, Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bruce Gustafson, Ericsson; Rick Whitt, Google; Peter Pitsch, Intel Corporation; Michael Regan, News Corporation; Praveen Goyal, Research in Motion; Jacquelynn Ruff, Verizon; Lynn St.Amour, Internet Society (ISOC) and Shane Tews, Verisign, Inc. USTTI Board Member companies provide tuition free training at their corporate facilities, nance the general overhead costs of the USTTI, and designate a senior executive to serve on USTTIs Board of Directors. Senior communications ofcials from the Federal Government also play a critical role in the success of the USTTI, and are represented on the USTTI Board of Directors by: Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Lawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); and Ambassador Philip Verveer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and United States Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State. In addition to their membership on the USTTI Board of Directors, U.S. government ofcials and their departments and agencies provide signicant training as well as other in-kind and scholarship support for USTTI participants. USAID is a vital source of travel and subsistence funding for highly qualied USTTI scholars from lessdeveloped countries. Each year, dozens of scholarships are awarded through the invaluable assistance of the women and men working in USAID Missions overseas. The FCC provides vital training through its seven courses each year in spectrum management, spectrum monitoring, and regulatory and privatization issues. The FCC also prints the biennial Participant Handbook, an orientation guide for USTTI trainees. The NTIA offers senior-level spectrum management and ICT policy training courses, and provides an annual grant to help publish the USTTIs Course Catalog and Annual Report.
USTTI TODAY
Since offering its initial 13 tuition-free courses in 1983, the USTTI has expanded its curriculum to provide 80 diverse courses in 2012. The model for USTTIs continued and effective program is simple:
USTTI Scholars from Brazil, Burundi, Costa Rica, Ghana, Haiti, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia take a momentary pause from training at AT&Ts Global Network Operations Center in Bedminster, NJ. During this intensive two day session participants discussed and interacted with AT&Ts cyber security experts while also examining real time examples of network attacks. AT&T is represented on the USTTI Board of Directors by Eric Loeb, Vice President, International External and Regulatory Affairs.
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Finally, besides participating in USTTI leadership seminars, the State Department provides valuable support by utilizing its extensive network of ofcials in developing countries to identify and process candidates for USTTI training. The State Department will also offer a one-day training course during the USTTIs Cybersecurity sequence. The United States Congress has recognized the signicance of the USTTIs global training outreach through special amendments to two legislative acts: the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 and the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. These amendments explicitly authorize support (including use of staff, other appropriate resources, and service on the Board of Directors) of USTTIs activities by the State Department, USAID, FCC, and NTIA. the United States for training. This web-based training experience is available through the USTTI website http://ustti.org, where participants can create USTTI 2.0 accounts and access interactive web-based learning solutions. USTTI 2.0 is available tuition-free but with a minor administrative fee consistent with US-based training. Individuals interested in USTTI 2.0s web-based training do not need to submit applications but must simply visit the USTTI website http:// ustti.org to create a USTTI 2.0 account and access USTTIs online training.
USTTI ORIENTATION
For USTTI scholars, the free exchange of ideas and experiences with professionals from the United States and around the world is critical to maximizing the benets of USTTI training. This exchange of information begins prior to each training course, with an important orientation session hosted by the USTTI staff in Washington, DC. USTTI orientations are mandatory and typically held on the last business day prior to the rst day of training. During these oneday orientation sessions, USTTI scholars familiarize themselves with topics that may be addressed in training, receive introductory materials, and acquaint themselves with fellow participants. In addition, USTTI orientation sessions often include discussions about communications policy in the U.S. led by government ofcials, academics, and policy experts from the business or legal community. Importantly, these meetings provide an excellent forum for the exchange of professional, cultural and technical information that is critical for the fulllment of training objectives. Orientations also provide the USTTI staff an opportunity to brief scholars on a variety of subjects, including the history and layout of the nations capital, Washington, DC. Weekends are exible to allow trainees to explore Washington or use the day to travel to alternate training cities when necessary.
The course was an excellent experience and the best training I ever had. The faculty, the teaching material, information, experiences exchanged and interaction with industry experts were exceptionally outstanding.
Malahat Obaid, Pakistan
USTTI TRAINING
To ensure a dynamic learning experience for all USTTI scholars, the Board of Directors is committed to maintaining the relevance of the USTTIs diverse cutting-edge curriculum. Instead of operating a costly training center, USTTI offers the vast majority of its tuition-free training in corporate and federal training facilities, laboratories, and television broadcast stations that are volunteered by our sponsors across the United States. As a result, the same facilities used for corporate and government in-house training also effectively serve as classrooms for USTTI scholars. Throughout the past twenty-nine years, the USTTI has offered a total of 1,795 diverse training courses and graduated 8,554 women and men who are the key IT-communications regulators, managers, and service providers in 170 developing countries. As the USTTI enters its 30th year of training, the increased popularity and need for the USTTIs tuition-free training is reinforced by the fact that in 2011, the USTTIs 84-course curriculum attracted 11,104 applications for the 927 available training slots, a 12:1 ratio of qualied applicants for each USTTI training slot. The USTTI has also expanded its curriculum to include web-based training through USTTI 2.0, which allows women and men to benet from a USTTI experience, even if they are unable to travel to
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WHO SHOULD APPLY
ICT (Information Communication Technology) ofcials; entrepreneurs; broadcasters, and satellite, wireless, telehealth, and emergency communications professionals who are procient in English and employed in the public or private sector of a developing country are encouraged to apply for USTTI training. While substantial practical experience in a countrys communications infrastructure is required for all training, a post-secondary education and/or university degree in telecommunications, broadcasting, management, engineering, or electronics is also benecial. Educational background, professional experience, achievements, and current job responsibilities must be clearly described in the Current Position and Work Experience section of USTTIs Application for Training. Additionally, candidates should focus on the Applicant Training Goals section of the application, as this section is critically reviewed by our course sponsors. or organization, what leadership role they might assume upon completion of training, and how they envision implementing the training upon returning home. If accepted for training, applicants will be notied by the USTTI via an ofcial e-mail and/or fax at least 12 weeks prior to the start of training. Applicants may be accepted to one or all of the courses to which they apply, depending upon the number of training slots available, applicant qualications, and course focus. Participation in USTTI training is not guaranteed until accepted applicants conrm their attendance and their funding source via e-mail or fax, secure a U.S. entry visa (if necessary), and provide their purchased travel itinerary to the appropriate Curriculum Coordinator.
FUNDING PROCESS
Applicants should seek funding from their employers for their international and domestic U.S. travel and for their living expenses during USTTI training. If employer funding is unavailable, or only partially available, applicants are encouraged to secure sponsorship from international organizations that recognize the importance of USTTI training, such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), The World Bank, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Educational, Scientic and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Organization of American States (OAS-CITEL). The USTTI will attempt to help qualied applicants for whom no other funding sources for travel and subsistence are available. However, USTTI funding is limited and therefore not guaranteed, and applicants are much more likely to attend training if they secure all or part of their travel and living expenses.
HOW TO APPLY
Those interested in applying for US-based training should do so via the USTTI web site, http://ustti.org. Applying online guarantees the quickest processing time. Another option is to fax or mail the application form found at the rear of the USTTI catalog. PLEASE NOTE: Due to lengthy visa requirements, USTTI urges applicants to submit applications at least sixteen weeks before the beginning of their rst desired course. Applications received after the sixteen week deadline will still be considered, but are less likely to result in acceptance. Applicants are reminded that their USTTI application must be fully completed and include current ofce, fax, and mobile phone numbers, at least one valid e-mail address, and contact information for two relatives living in their home country as well as any residing in the United States, if applicable. Incomplete applications may not be considered. For those applying via fax or mail, applications should be typed. Applicants should carefully review the course descriptions provided in the catalog and apply selectively for only those courses that are most appropriate to their experience, responsibilities and goals. Applicants should take special notice of the available course sequences, which provide an opportunity to maximize the training experience by attending several consecutive courses.
SELECTION PROCESS
The acceptance procedure for US-based courses is a collaborative effort between the USTTI and its training partners, with the nal acceptance decisions made by course sponsors. Sponsors review each application and select only the most qualied candidates. Selection criteria include: professional qualications, suitability for the course, thoroughness in completing the application, and most importantly, goals for participating in USTTI training. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their Applicant Training Goals essay how their participation would benet their company
Verisigns Matt Larson (far left) joins USTTI scholars from Afghanistan, Bulgaria, the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Haiti, Moldova, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia at the conclusion of their course DNS and the Domain Name Industry. Through lecture and discussion Verisign delivers an overview of the DNS infrastructure which they operate while also providing history about the development of the Domain Name System. Ms. Shane Tews, Vice President of Global Public Policy and Government Relations, represents Verisign on the USTTI Board of Directors.
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
In order to avoid confusion and disruption during USTTI orientation and training, USTTI scholars must send a copy of their nal air travel itinerary for ALL required travel to their USTTI Curriculum Coordinator before arriving in the U.S. It is also necessary that all international and U.S. domestic airline reservations be made in accordance with the dates provided in USTTI acceptance information. Last-minute ticket purchases and itinerary changes are expensive and may not be possible. Moreover, the USTTI cannot nalize participant hotel arrangements until receiving your nal ight itinerary.
Have you consulted the web site of the U.S. Consulate in your country to determine U.S. entry visa requirements and procedures? Have you visited the USTTI web site http://ustti.org to review the online application procedures? Is your application complete, including valid e-mail addresses, ofce and mobile phone numbers, passport details, supervisor contact information, and contact information for relatives in your country as well as the U.S.?
PARTICIPANT EXPENSES
The recommended subsistence rate for housing, meals and miscellaneous expenses for participants attending US-based USTTI training is approximately US$135.00 per day, although this amount may be greater or less at certain training locations due to varying hotel costs. This rate covers only the cost of meals and a shared hotel room in USTTI-designated hotels. This gure does not cover single occupancy rooms or personal expenses such as hotel services and souvenirs.
The knowledge acquired, the contacts and friends made and the participation as such have been of invaluable impact. The cultural and the each-country experiences on the telecom sector have helped me to better understand the situations in our own countries.
Alejandro J. Ziga Poveda, Costa Rica
VISA INFORMATION
Due to signicant changes in U.S. visa regulations, USTTI urges all applicants to consult the U.S. Embassy website in your home country (a complete list of U.S. Embassies and Consulates can be found at http://www.usembassy.gov/) or contact the U.S. Consulate directly to determine specic application requirements, fees, interview procedures, and deadlines before applying. It can take up to four (4) months in some countries to secure a visa appointment. Therefore, we recommend applicants begin the visa process immediately after submitting course applications to USTTI to ensure sufcient time for ling necessary documents. It is essential that all USTTI applicants possess passports that will be valid for at least six (6) months after the conclusion of training; otherwise the U.S. Embassy has been instructed not to issue an entry Visa.
In addition to the previously listed requirements, USTTI has instituted a revised attendance policy which will apply to all participants: For purposes of attendance, the USTTI considers an individual conrmed for a particular training course once he or she has submitted the following documentation to a USTTI Curriculum Coordinator: Valid passport information page Employer authorization letter Funding Commitment form signed by the individual or organization providing funding Valid US entry visa Final ight itinerary Once an individual is conrmed for training, failure to attend training without an ofcial employer letter stating the professional crisis preventing participation will result in the following penalties: The conrmed individual will be barred from participating in USTTI training for a period of three (3) years. The individuals organization will be barred from sending employees for USTTI training for a period of one (1) year. This revised attendance policy is intended to limit the number of lastminute participant cancellations for training, which unfairly deprive other willing applicants an opportunity to benet from USTTI training.
USTTI FUNDING
In 2011, the USTTI corporate and government Board members, along with training sponsors from both academia and the ICT and broadcast industries, provided $4.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support the USTTI, a 501(c)(3) non-prot corporation. These contributions reect the costs of offering 85 tuition-free training courses in 2011, as well as travel and subsistence funding, educational materials, and a host of other services provided to the USTTI. The USTTIs overhead costs - program development expenses, salaries for our small staff, and institutional costs such as rent, utilities, and postage - are paid for by private sector contributions. The USTTIs 2011 operating budget of $832,357 was tightly controlled so that all revenues raised by the USTTI in excess of overhead costs were used to provide additional travel and subsistence support for promising USTTI Scholars from many of the poorest developing countries. In addition to funding from the private sector, the USTTI received essential support from the Federal Government in 2011. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided signicant funding to the USTTI in 2011 for the travel and subsistence needs of USTTI scholars from the developing world. In addition, 11 Scholars from South Africa received travel and subsistence support through a contract awarded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). Experts from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provided a total of eleven courses, as well as in-kind support for the USTTI. Voice of America underwrote a grant that provided funding for ten developing country broadcasters to attend training. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) also provided a grant that allowed two additional radio and television broadcasters to participate in training. International organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Organization of American States (OAS)/Inter American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) also contributed additional in-kind support for 16 USTTI Scholars in 2011. The USTTI is a 501(c)(3) non-prot corporation, meeting all requirements for charitable contributions. In 2012, the USTTI will need approximately $1,925,000 in order to provide travel and subsistence of qualied applicants who are unable to support their own participation in USTTI training. Corporations and organizations wishing to support the USTTI should contact Jim OConnor and Mike Beirne at 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 702, Washington, DC 20036-4131, USA. Telephone: +1-202-785-7373, Fax: +1-202-785-1930, E-mail: joconnor@ustti.org or mbeirne@ustti.org.
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Spectrum Management Sequence (Pages 30-33):
12-100 Radio Frequency Spectrum Management USTTI Spectrum Summit Spectrum Management in the Civil Sector Radio Spectrum Monitoring and Measuring Practical Applications of Spectrum Management and Spectrum Monitoring Mar 23 Mar 26 - Apr 5 National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) USTTI Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Comsearch Washington, DC
12-101 12-102
Apr 5 Apr 5
Apr 6 Apr 9 - 20
Washington, DC Washington, DC
12-103
Apr 23
Apr 23 - 27
Federal Communications Columbia, MD Commission (FCC) and National Instruments TCI International, Inc. (an SPX Company) Fremont, CA
12-104
Apr 27
Apr 30 - May 4
12-111 12-112 12-113 12-114 12-115 12-116 12-117 12-118 12-119 12-120
Introduction to the Internet Global Collaborative Development CERTs and Cybersecurity Coordination Country Code Top Level Domain Administration and Operations DNS and the Domain Name Industry Cybersecurity and Global Digital Infrastructure Policy Issues and Challenges with Cyber Security and Internet Governance Security by Design and Cybersecurity Overview of International Cybersecurity Policy Online Content Distribution and Protection Cybersecurity Concepts, Mechanisms, Management, Policy and Applications
Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 30 May 1 May 1 May 2
Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 30 May 1 May 2 May 2 May 3
Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC
Fostering the Deployment of Broadband May 9 Networks and Converged Services IMT (3G/4G) Mobile Broadband Mobile Broadband: Empowering People, Business and Society May 11 May 18
12-134 12-135
May 14 - 18 May 21 - 22
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12-B00 12-B01 12-B02 12-B03 12-B04
Course Title
Introduction to Public Television Broadcasting Introduction to the American Cable Television Industry Broadcast Production: Shooting, Producing, Editing University Affiliated Public Radio Broadcasting
Orientation
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Training
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Sponsor
WHUT-TV, Howard University Television Black Entertainment Television (BET) ZeelTV and Comcast Studio 25 WAMU 88.5 FM WXII-TV
Location
Washington, DC Washington, DC Atlanta, GA and Canton, GA Washington, DC Winston Salem, NC
SECOND TRIMESTER
Radio Spectrum Monitoring (Page 34):
12-240 Radio Spectrum Monitoring Techniques and Procedures Jun 4 Jun 4 - 8 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Agilent Technologies Public Utility Research Center (PURC) Columbia, MD
Key Trends in the Evolution of the Public Jul 13 Network: a Managerial Perspective The Wireless Broadband Revolution Jul 20 Introduction to the Internet Architecture TBD Broadcast Transmitter Operation and Maintenance University Affiliated Public Radio Broadcasting TBD TBD
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Course Title
Regulatory and Privatization Issues in Telecommunications
Orientation
Jul 19
Training
Jul 23 - 27
Sponsor
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and USTTI Board Member corporations AT&T
Location
Washington, DC
12-252
Network Disaster Recovery and IP Network Security for Senior Policy Makers Innovation that Matters: Transforming Government for Developing Nations Best Practices for Universal Service Fund Programs Best Practices for Establishing Mobile Banking Systems
Jul 27
Jul 30 - 31
Washington, DC
The IBM Institute for Electronic Government Intel Corporation United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Fostering the Deployment of Broadband Aug 1 Networks and Converged Services IMT (3G/4G) Mobile Broadband Mobile Broadband: Empowering People, Business and Society Aug 3 Aug 10
THIRD TRIMESTER
Mobile Broadband Sequence III (Pages 22-26):
12-300 12-301 12-302 12-303 Overview of Spectrum Issues and their impact on Wireless Communications Internet Regulatory Policy Policies to Enable Wireless Broadband Communications Infrastructure Economics and Regulation University Affiliated Public Radio Broadcasting Introduction to Public Radio Broadcasting Amateur Radio Administration for Regulators Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 14 Sep 17 Sep 12 Sep 13 - 14 Sep 17 - 18 Sep 19 John Muleta Julie Hedlund Intel Corporation Packet Clearing House Washington, DC Washington, DC Santa Clara, CA Washington, DC
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Course Title
Orientation
Training
Oct 10 Oct 11 - 12
Sponsor
Inmarsat Intelsat Global Service Corporation
Location
Washington, DC Ellenwood, GA
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Sep 28
Oct 1 - 5
Columbia, MD
12-332
Oct 8 - 12
Fremont, CA
Introduction to the Internet Global Collaborative Development CERTs and Cybersecurity Coordination Country Code Top Level Domain Administration and Operations DNS and the Domain Name Industry Cybersecurity and Global Digital Infrastructure Policy Cybersecurity Concepts, Mechanisms, Management, Policy and Applications Online Content Distribution and Protection Overview of International Cybersecurity Policy Security by Design and Cybersecurity
Satellite Services and Disaster Response Nov 2 Remote Sensing Applications for Disaster Management and Societal Benefits Global Positioning System Applications for Disaster Management Nov 2
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Nov 8
NASA
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Course Description: This course focus on two key areas that governments and the private sector are actively engaging in from a policy perspective: Cyber Security and Internet Governance. These topics, which are inter-related, are receiving increasing focus from all governments and the private sector.
The second segment will provide an overview of Internet Governance, and describe the present debates about governance of the global Internet, including the more signicant upcoming events and activities where this topic is being debated. The role of Internet governance for development of Internet infrastructure will also be discussed. Information about engagement in various IG activates will be provided. This course is sponsored, and delivered by AT&T, and includes several expert speakers on cyber security, global policy, and the Internet governance issues. The course recognizes the vast changes in the growth of users and applications that continue, with a growing focus on mobile users. Growth of the Internet has already shifted strongly from US centrality to a more distributed regional structure, with the majority of new Internet users coming from emerging and developing economies, and with increasing amounts of trafc staying entirely within region via mobile networks and IXPs. The increasing role of online applications, and the growth of access and broadband bring with them an increasing concern about how risks and threats to the infrastructure, and to stored online data affect the security, stability, and resiliency of a nations reliance on these networks, and what approaches and solutions can both protect the infrastructure, but still promote online growth. The course will include a discussion of policy practices of relevance. Internet Governance maintaining an equilibrium among government regulations and private sector solutions. As we move toward WSIS 2015, and the assessment of the outcomes of WSIS, new debates and initiatives by some governments are pushing for increased intergovernmental oversight. This increased debate is beginning to permeate national and intergovernmental discussions.
21 ofcials attending HewlettPackards (HP) course, Key Trends in the Evolution of the Public Network: a Managerial Perspective, pose for a photo during graduation at HPs Executive Brieng Center in Cupertino, CA. Since 1993, Ken Myers (second from right), HPs Planning and Operations Manager for Network and Service providers, has developed HPs rigorous and comprehensive week of ICT training. Over the past decade and a half, HPs popular USTTI courses have empowered 356 women and men from 77 countries. Ghassan Abdo, Worldwide Segment Executive for Communication Service Providers, represents HP on the USTTI Board of Directors.
I have attended several trainings in other organizations in the past but USTTI is uniquely outstanding. The USTTI approach is the only way the developing countries can attempt to meet up with the level of technological advancement that is already in the developed world. As far as I am concerned, USTTI remains the best.
Joseph Ofashi Emeshili, Nigeria
The course will rst highlight key issues in cyber security and approaches that address the primary concerns. This segment which will comprise the majority of the Course time, and will include experts who will address the most signicant policy challenges and issues now under debate in Cyber, such as: data access and cross border data-ow issues; cloud computing implications; threats and risks to the core Internet and DNS world. The discussion will include approaches to address such risks, and the role of Internet intermediaries in Cyber Security.
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Some believe that the private sector through a self-regulatory approach can best devise appropriate rules and controls; others, including some governments are calling for a stronger governmental oversight, which could result in an international agreement governing the Internet overseen by the United Nations, or by an existing UN agency. The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) included extensive discussions on this topic. This segment of the course will include an overview of Internet eco-system players, outlining their respective functions and scope. Organizations to be highlighted regarding their areas of core competency include the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the growth of national and regional IGF initiatives; the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the International Telecommunications Union (ITU); Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and related activities underway affecting the Internet and online world; information about engagement with the IGF, ICANN, and the national initiatives will also be provided. Learning Objectives: Cyber Security: Increased awareness of the growing challenges in cyber security risks and threats, and an overview of practical tools and approaches to address these challenges. Internet Governance Ecosystem: Increased understanding of the Internet Ecosystem; examination of Internet Governance and its implications for national interests; discussion of policy options to address key current challenges to Internet governance, and how to become more engaged in various IG activities. Focus: This course is designed for mid to senior policy representatives from governments or industry. Location: Washington, DC
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Participant Learning Objectives: This strategy level instruction, targeted for one days duration, will help students to consider in an informed way questions of policy and implementation related to cybersecurity in their environments. Topics covered will include: Cybersecurity Concepts and Mechanisms: Networking, Information Security, Security Threats and Vulnerabilities, Cryptography Cybersecurity Management: Policy, Practices and Standards Network Security: Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Data Center Management, Virtual Private Networks, Next Generation Wireless System and Application Security: Architectures, System Security, Operating System Security Policy and Regulatory Considerations: Cybersecurity, Cybersafety, Cyberethics Focus: Mid-to-senior level policy and Cybersecurity ofcials from government and industry Location: Washington, DC
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Course 12-111: April 24, 2012 Course 12-351: September 26, 2012
Course Description: The Training will cover Internet Technology development and deployment, with particular emphasis on the Internet standards, process, regional operational and policy development venues. Students will be provided with an overview of these existing activities, and provided guidance for getting involved in local and global developments. Additionally, current global topics of interest for the technical evolution of the Internet will be covered. Learning Objectives: This course will provide participants with an overview of the Internet Standards Process and Collaborative Development Model. Focus: Realities of deploying DNSSEC Ipv4, Ipv6 and address allocation Location: Washington, DC
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) ICT Policymaking in a Global Environment
Course 12-110: April 23, 2012 Course 12-350: September 25, 2012
Course Description: This course examines Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy approaches taking into consideration some of the key international policy issues and debates going on today around the world. This is a hands-on class where students will interact with instructors who are actively participating in a variety of international organizations (e.g., ITU, APEC, CITEL, ITSO, ICANN and OECD). Participants will work together through roundtable discussions and through activities designed to provide an operational and practical perspective for some of the critical internet and communications policy issues being discussed around the world today.
Mr. Steve Conte, a dedicated USTTI professor (sixth from the left) gathers with USTTI scholars from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, East Timor, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia at the conclusion of the Internet Societys session discussing internet technology development, deployment and the standards process. The Internet Society is represented on the USTTI Board of Directors by their President and CEO Ms. Lynn St.Amour.
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Course 12-112: April 25, 2012 Course 12-352: September 27, 2012
Course Description: This half-day seminar will cover the formation of Computer Emergency Response Teams and the development of national policy on cybersecurity, cybercrime, and cyberwarfare coordination and defense. The course will emphasize cost-effective measures to promote the development of a culture of security within the context of a developing economy. We will discuss the respective roles and responsibilities of Internet users, Internet service providers, law enforcement, and defense ministries, and the modes of communication and coordination that allow for effective countermeasures and remediation of Internet threats.
Each year, the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship offers its one-of-a-kind course, Managing Effectively in the Changing Telecommunications Environment, in Boulder, CO. The 20 ofcials and entrepreneurs pictured above traveled from Ghana, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, Thailand and Zambia to attend this in-depth seminar on best practices for ICT management. Professor Dale Hateld (fourth row, center), Executive Director of Silicon Flatirons, is widely regarded as the top spectrum expert in the United States. Professor Hatelds presentations on the efcient allocation and utilization of spectrum are not only an integral part of Silicon Flatirons annual course, but they are continually one of the highlights of USTTIs specialized executive visit programs in Washington, DC.
This was indeed the best training I had in my 27 years in the Telecommunications Industry.
Harrinath Sawh, Trinidad & Tobago
The seminar will be led by Bill Woodcock, research director of Packet Clearing House, a non-prot research institute dedicated to understanding and supporting Internet trafc exchange technology, policy, and economics. Bill has operated national and international Internet service provision and content delivery networks since 1989, was one of the co-developers of anycast, a technology now considered best-practice in DNS service-provision, and has built most of the global Domain Name System service provision networks currently in operation. Focus: Government regulators, technical, managerial, and business professionals Location: Washington, DC
Participant Learning Objectives: Develop an understanding of how cultural, political, and economic environments shape the development of information and communications technology policies worldwide. Gain insight into the roles that the private sector, civil society, and inter-governmental organizations play in current regional and international ICT policy and technology trends. Improve communications skill-sets by establishing dialogue between and among students and instructors through policy-making scenarios and interaction. Participants will build an overall strategy for policy-making with instructors and will be able to utilize knowledge from the class for additional classes that follow-on (e.g., cybersecurity, Internet public policy related issues). Focus: Basic concepts in ICT policy development to build awareness, improve policy-making skills and the ability to interact with government, industry, and other stakeholders. The class will involve stakeholder analysis, policy scenarios, consensus-development, with an emphasis on policymaking processes related to regional
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Packet Clearing House Country Code Top Level Domain Administration and Operations
Course 12-113: April 25, 2012 Course 12-353: September 27, 2012
Course Description: This half-day seminar will cover best-practices in the technical and business administration of country-code top level domains (ccTLDs). We will compare governance frameworks and policy models, discuss accountability to the Internet community and examine the procedures and technologies that make it possible for these national domains to thrive and support growing internet economies within their regions. Focus: Government regulators, technical, managerial, and business professionals Location: Washington, DC
This is one of the best organized and well coordinated courses I have attended.
Sammy Mwichuri, Kenya
DNS AND RELATED INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES DNS Theory addresses Internet design, architecture, protocols and standards development; comprehensive treatment of root server system, IP protocol, IP addresses, infrastructure and Next Generation Networks. DNS Policy overview of DNS management and Internet Governance; national and international policy making for DNS; Internet Governance Forum and enhanced cooperation Location: Washington, DC
WEB SITE COMMUNICATIONS HANDS-ON OPERATION of eight digital compressed channels via satellite & Internet
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Regulatory Issues Fixed Satellite Services v. Mobile Satellite Services Next Generation Capabilities and Trends Case Studies (Hurricane Katrina and Tsunami) Focus: Engineers and managers of all experience levels Location: Washington, DC
DOWNLINK/PREPARATION of live and taped programs for transmission LIAISON WITH TELEVISION NEWS PRODUCERS from around the world AFFILIATE RELATIONS deliverables, educational services, etc. COORDINATION OF MEDIA SERVICES - courses, lessons, translations, multimedia les, etc.
The course was very educative and my experience has been very wonderful.
Ryan Lubemba, Zambia
Participant Learning Objectives: To be able: (1) to be a part of the SCOLA learning resources delivery system anywhere in the world; (2) to create analogous learning systems appropriate to any learning environments; (3) to operate the SCOLA multimedia system in all its aspects: uplinking, downlinking, transmission, educational materials preparation including interactive participation in courses via satellite and via the web; (4) to extend the educational, engineering, and business opportunities of the operation in other countries; and (5) to learn the basics of TV production as SCOLA partners. Location: McClelland, Iowa
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Participants will be introduced, through eld trips and classrooms, to a wide range of technologies including Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs), mobile and xed satellite communications, remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), public safety interoperability, amateur radio and the Internet including social networks. Participants will be given the tools to help them evaluate which technologies will be applicable to their countries for a wide range of applications including: refugee management, anti-terrorism, natural and manmade disaster recovery and relief operations, early detection and warning, public safety, public information and emergency medical including telemedicine. The application of these technologies for economic development, rural communications, transportation and public health will also be discussed. Participant Learning Objectives: Participant learning objectives include the ability to make choices concerning the application of disaster related communications technologies. Students should develop an understanding of information ow and how to integrate available and new communications technologies and services into a disaster communications network. Focus: Emergency response operations management, planning, preparedness and technology applications. Location: Washington, DC
NASA Remote Sensing Applications for Disaster Management and Societal Benets
Thank you USTTI for warm hospitality with superb training course in Satellite Communications conducted by prominent professionals.
Hari Bhandari, Nepal
Participant Learning Objectives: The participant will obtain information on the current and future usages of active and passive remote sensing in the frequency range of High Frequency (HF) to Optical frequencies. Also, the participant will obtain information on the availability of remote sensing data and visualization tools associated with the analysis of this data. Finally, there will be an opportunity to assess the current level of capacity building for the effective utilization of remote sensing data. Focus: A comprehensive overview of use of ICTs, related to the usage of active and passive space-based sensing systems, for the purpose of the full range of societal benets with an emphasis on disaster prediction, detection and mitigation. Location: Washington, DC
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Senior policy makers and regulators from eleven developing countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Sub-Sahara Africa, South Central and South East Asia celebrate their completion of IBMs training Innovation that MattersTransforming Government for Developing Nations. Joining the USTTI Graduates are USTTI Executive Director Jim OConnor (back row far left) and IBMs Ms. Cynthia Dalton (front row far right). Since 1983, IBM has conducted 18 tuition-free training courses for the USTTI and graduated 309 scholars. IBM is represented on the USTTI Board of Directors by Mr. Mark Cleverley Director, Public Safety Solutions, IBM Global Government Industry.
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the architecture of the Internet including routing, addressing and naming. It includes a history of the Internet with some of the fundamental design principles on which the Internet is based. The course includes some of the challenges facing the Internet over the next 3-5 years and steps that are being taken to address these challenges. Participant Learning Objectives: Participants should have an understanding of the basic Internet Architecture, design principles on which it is based and some of the challenges facing the Internet today. Participants should be able to apply this knowledge to their work when they return home.
The course is very helpful technically and professionally. These courses provide the latest information.
Muhiye Nawena, Malawi
Focus: Delegates should be employees of regulatory authorities, government agencies or carriers who are actively involved in Internet development in their countries. No prior knowledge of the Internet Protocol is required. Location: Washington, DC
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Course Description: Find out how your country can join the wireless broadband revolution. This course, taught by representatives from the worlds largest chip maker and a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products, will provide a global behind the scenes look at the technologies and standards driving the wireless broadband revolution. The course will cover standardsbased Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) and Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN). Finally, the course will provide an overview of the spectrum policies that are best suited to fostering the efcient adoption and deployment of these technologies. Classroom discussions will be supplemented by demonstrations. Participant Learning Objectives: Overview of wireless broadband devices and applications. In-depth understanding of wireless broadband technologies, standards update, system architecture and performance characteristics for Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN). Update on standards-based Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) and Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN). Brief overview on related spectrum policies Focus: Technical, managerial, and business professionals. Location: Santa Clara, CA
regulatory reforms, specically, how they impact the overall business climate. The course is appropriate for regulators and managerial level telecommunications staff. It is not appropriate for telecommunications staff without management responsibilities.
USTTI courses are an eye opener to the new emerging technology in the eld of telecommunications.
Stephen Kulilishika, Zimbabwe
This course will feature guest lectures by University of Colorado Professors and top executives with in-depth knowledge and understanding of management techniques, economics, marketing, privacy regulations, data security, telecommunications regulation, and operational decision-making. The courses lead instructor, Dale Hateld, will also be present each day to provide additional insight, and to tie together the other lectures. Hateld is currently an independent consultant and Adjunct Professor in the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to joining the University, Hateld was the Chief of the Ofce of Engineering and Technology at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He has also held positions as the Chief Technologist of the FCC and Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Hateld also has extensive international experience, and has consulted on issues of telecommunication policy and regulation in many developing countries. Participant Learning Objectives:
Review telecommunications environment Expand planning and nancial background Explore cultural differences Examine management of change Experience effective team building and group problem solving Investigate steps of project management Discuss effective managerial concepts Focus: Managerial, Regulatory Location: Boulder, CO
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QUALCOMM hosted its course IMT (3G/4G) Mobile Broadband and Mobile TV, twice during 2011, sharing vital wireless expertise with 39 individuals from 20 developing countries. Following an intensive discussion, 19 USTTI graduates attending QUALCOMMs August session (pictured above) joined volunteer trainer David Clapp (seated, front row left) and QUALCOMM staff at their headquarters in San Diego, CA. Since 2003, QUALCOMMs USTTI training has graduated 399 women and men from 84 developing countries. QUALCOMM is represented on the USTTI Board of Directors by Tom Wasilewski, Senior Director for Government Affairs.
This course has helped me with more knowledge and experiences to share with my colleagues back home
Ebenezer Brobbey, Ghana
Focus: This seminar was created for technical, regulatory and government professionals who are prepared to become innovative policy makers and leaders. Location: Plano, TX
Course 12-135: May 21 22, 2012 Course 12-265: August 13 14, 2012
Course Description: Mobile Broadband is changing our world. Discover how you can lead your country in becoming part of the transformation. This course is taught by Ericsson, the worlds largest telecom infrastructure supplier. Ericsson is the worlds leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators, and the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies. Ericsson also provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The companys portfolio comprises mobile and xed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the prime driver in an all-communicating world through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Ericssons 80,000 employees are working in 175 countries. This course will cover standards based Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA). In addition, you will learn
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the challenges in developing national policies to regulate Internet content and will include discussion of a draft policy. The course is highly interactive and students will be encouraged to participate in in-depth discussions. Participant Learning Objectives: The Course will provide an in-depth understanding of a broad spectrum of regulatory issues impacting the Internet and hi-tech market. It will include examples of regulatory approaches from developing and developed countries and a policy development exercise. Students will leave the class with a clearer understanding of potential methods for improving and making more efcient their home regulatory environment. Focus: The course focuses on the challenge of developing Internet regulatory policy in developing countries and in particular how to create a competitive environment that encourages new investment while meeting public interest goals. Location: Washington, DC
This workshop will bring together USF policy makers and fund managers; the USF decision makers to discuss best practices in the optimum deployment of USF funds. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of recent global best practices in the deployment of Universal Service Funds. Focus: Government regulators and policymakers; technical, managerial, and business professionals. Location: Washington, DC
This course exceeded all my expectations. The knowledge gained in this course will be useful, both professionally and personally.
Rafael Matute Savickas, Ecuador
Participant Learning Objectives: Overview of wireless broadband devices, applications and technologies. Insight into establishing an innovative regulatory framework for enabling exible, low cost, interoperable wireless broadband deployment in developing countries. Introduction to global practices to promote broadband deployment in underserved areas.
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Introduction to global practices to promote broadband deployment in underserved areas. Update on ITU activities including IMT-Advanced. Focus: Government regulators and policymakers. Location: Washington, DC
John Muleta Overview of Spectrum Issues and Their Impact on Wireless Communications
company. Immediately prior to founding M2Z Networks, Mr. Muleta was partner and co-Chair of the Communications Practice at the law rm of Venable LLP. In his legal career, Mr. Muleta has distinguished himself through dedicated service in two very senior federal government positions. Between 2003 and 2005, Mr. Muleta was the head of the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and responsible for implementing the Commissions policies regarding consumer wireless services and public safety radio networks. Between 1994 and 1998, Mr. Muleta worked at the Commission in the Common Carrier Bureau in several capacities including Deputy Bureau Chief of the Bureau and Chief of the Bureaus Enforcement Division. Mr. Muleta has a Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering and an MBA/JD from the University of Virginia.
Course 12-131: May 9, 2012 Course 12-261: August 1, 2012 Course 12-300: September 12, 2012
Course Description: Wireless communications are changing the ways in which people interact and conduct their everyday lives. Through an introduction to Spectrum basics, the goals of spectrum management, issues arising from spectrum interference and the new tools which are used in spectrum management, Mr. John Muleta will provide an overview of the current issues and policy considerations facing regulators in the US and around the globe. During this day of training scholars will consider the variety of technical, policy and economic issues they will need to navigate as regulators in order to effectively use this scarce resource to increase and improve the use of wireless communications for consumer and public safety applications. The course will be taught by Mr. John Muleta, CEO of ATELUM LLC which is a consulting and technology transfer rm specializing in wireless and ber optic technologies based in Arlington, Virginia. Prior to ATELUM, Mr. Muleta was the Founder, CEO and Board Member of M2Z Networks, Inc., a Silicon Valley based wireless broadband
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Course 12-130: May 8, 2012 Course 12-260: July 31, 2012 Course 12-303: September 19, 2012
Course Description: This one-day seminar will emphasize Internet economics, the development of national information economies, and the interaction between communications regulation and technological development. The rst half of the days discussion will focus on the general economic environment in which modern broadband telecommunications services operate. The second half of the day will be spent on the more specic regulatory and competitive requirements of Voice over IP, wireline broadband infrastructure, and mobile wireless technologies, in developing countries. Focus: Government regulators, technical, managerial, and business professionals Location: Washington, DC and Santa Clara, CA
Participant Learning Objectives: Overview of 4G mobile broadband technologies, 3GGP and 3GPP2 standards roadmap, mobile broadband market updates, including network deployments and device availability. Overview of 4G spectrum developments, including an update on the Digital Dividend availability globally, and World Radio Conference (WRC-12) results. Overview and case studies on how mobile broadband access is being utilized in the education, health, environment and public safety elds, as well as enabling entrepreneurship in both developing and developed countries, rural and urban areas. An introduction to several topics with relevance to todays marketplace, such M2M, femto cells, net neutrality and privacy issues.
Course 12-134: May 14 18, 2012 Course 12-264: August 6 10, 2012
Course Description: This course will cover the latest technical developments in 4G technologies and mobile broadband spectrum worldwide. UMTS/ HSPA+, LTE and LTE Advanced, CDMA2000 1xEVDO and their evolution roadmap will be discussed. The course is intended to offer information and tools for governments drafting national broadband plans, and xed and mobile operators facing challenges in expanding capabilities and offerings, as well as demonstrate how wireless is playing an increasingly important role in other key sectors such as healthcare, education, and public safety. It will also discuss policies that can spur the deployment of affordable broadband connectivity in both urban and rural areas. Other topics that will be presented include a global market overview, an update on operating systems (e.g. Android, Windows), the deployment of heterogeneous networks (HetNets) including femto cells, the advent of machineto-machine (M2M) communications, and policy concepts such as net neutrality, privacy and innovation. Technology demos will be incorporated in the course. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops as mobile broadband connectivity will be provided via a dongle during the length of the course. Participants are encouraged to look up technical information and white papers available on our website (www.qualcomm.com) ahead of time.
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so that ubiquitous, affordable access to information and communications technologies is achieved. Differentiated services previously offered on dedicated platforms from multiple providers can now technically come together and be offered by a single rm on a single platform. This paradigm shift in communications will require policy makers and regulators to re-evaluate existing norms and conventions with respect to key issues. Adaptation to convergence can only take place if appropriate policy and regulatory tools are in place-policy makers therefore need to pay attention to the requirements of convergence. This course will also address the importance of access to international bandwidth by developing nations. Adapting to convergence is a condition for full and effective participation in the global economy and information society. Therefore, policies that foster access to international bandwidth are key to ensuring that developing countries take full advantage of the benets broadband networks and converged services can provide to their citizens in a global economy. The course will consist of several modules that will closely examine the following topics: Scope of authority of regulatory agency Policies and regulations that foster convergence Service licensing in a converged environment Access to international bandwidth
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will be able to observe the production of NPRs award-winning news program, All Things Considered, from various points in the production process in order to obtain a better understanding of the essentials of radio news reporting and presentation. Participant Learning Objectives: To expose radio journalists and managers to the daily operations of a radio network with member stations. Focus: Managerial Location: Washington, DC
audio, radio and TV. Traditional topics of acoustics and building noise, studio layout, microphone theory and selection, studio lighting and camera issues are then addressed. The focus then shifts to equipment selection, computers for automation and operation, open source software and IP for distribution and program delivery.
The course was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The course lecturers are highly skilled and very helpful and are experts from the industry.
Wako Gababo, Kenya
Engineering professionals from the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society, the U.S. International Broadcasting Bureau, manufacturers of broadcast equipment provide lectures in a classroom setting. This is followed by eld trips to several radio and TV studios in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to see implementation of many of the topics discussed throughout the course. Participant Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the participants should be able to evaluate and recommend studio designs, methods of operation and the types of equipment best suited for their specic needs. Focus: This course is highly technical and is intended for decision making engineers and engineering managers, who are faced with planning, operating, constructing or upgrading studio and broadcasting facilities within their organizations and countries. Applicants must have appropriate technical training or the equivalent in work experience. A degree in engineering is highly desirable. (When completing the application form for this course, applicants must explain the engineering, management and operational decision making roles they currently play in their organization.) Location: Washington, DC
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Since 1999, Cisco Systems, Inc. has complemented their in-country global outreach training programs with annual USTTI training courses for senior policy makers and engineers. Over the past 13 years, Cisco has conducted 24 courses and graduated over 420 women and men from over 85 developing countries. Pictured above, 23 scholars from Afghanistan, East Timor, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe pause for a photo during their intensive three-week training, Internet Service Provider Design Seminar and Backbone Routing Protocol Workshop. Dr. Robert Pepper, Vice President of Global Technology Policy, represents Cisco on the USTTI Board of Directors.
I am very grateful about the experience I have gained from USTTI, the course I attended has made me more competent in my job.
Gaogakala Letebele, Botswana
Focus: This course is designed for government policy-makers and regulators; executives and managers of telecommunications companies subject to existing or proposed governmental regulations; and government and private sector attorneys who advise them. Location: Washington, DC
United Kingdom Telecommunications Academy (UKTA) Purpose and Impact of European Regulation of Communication
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The course offers a broad overview of the European regulatory model covering the Telecommunications Act of 1984 and the Communications Act of 2003, the evolution of the United Kingdoms independent regulator the Ofce of Communications (OFCOM) from the Ofce of Telecommunications (OFTEL), licensing and authorization, the role of the regulator, and the impact of liberalization in Europe. Technology neutrality, European legislation for communications, and European Directives will also be discussed in this two-day course.
Participant Learning Objectives: The course will address a variety of trends, case studies and successful practice, including... e-Health Distance learning Universal service Micro-franchises and Micro-nancing Working with the extractive sector The role of regulation Complementary technologies (e.g. wireless, ber, etc.) For prot, not for prot, and everything in between Location: Washington, DC
Course was very informative about aspects of federal governments frequency management, specically in technical issues.
Monica Lucia Rodriguez Miranda, Chile
Participant Learning Objectives: A broad overview of the European regulatory model using the UK experience covered by the Telecommunications Act of 1984 and Communications Act of 2003 as an example of Regulatory Convergence. Focus: Regulators, Policy Makers and Operators Location: Washington, DC
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In 2011, Intel Corporation expanded its already-robust training to offer a new course addressing the importance and implementation of Cybersecurity. Pictured above, nine scholars from Bulgaria, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Haiti, Moldova, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia pose with Audrey Plonk, Global Security and Internet Policy Specialist for Intel Corporation, upon completing Intels intensive one day course, Cybersecurity and Global Digital Infrastructure Policy. Intel is represented on the USTTI Board of Directors by Peter Pitsch, Executive Director of Communications Policy, Associate General Counsel.
management, and frequency use. In addition, this course will explore regulatory aspects associated with satellite communications, including international policy and regulations, frequency assignments and allocations, coordination issues, spectrum management policies, and the regulation of satellite communications and services. The course will also provide a fundamental understanding of satellite transmission technologies, as well as an overview of satellite applications. Work will focus on the state of technology development and the practical implementation of satellite services, including the integration of digital applications and hybrid, end-to-end solutions. Participant Learning Objectives: Participants will become aware of the range of technical and regulatory issues associated with satellite communications and services, including technological developments related to satellite transmission and reception techniques. The focus of this course will be on developing an understanding of the fundamentals that impact the global satellite industry, the state of development of present and future satellite applications, and technical challenges applicable to the satellite industry. This course is oriented toward managerial and technical staff seeking to gain a better technical understanding of the working methodologies of satellite communications, including application development, as well as policy and regulatory issues affecting satellite communications and spectrum management. Focus: Regulators, policy makers, managerial and technical staff Location: Ellenwood, GA
This course is very important. It is my rst USTTI course, but I am very satised.
Garcia Alexandre Simba, Angola
The course will provide information on: (1) the development of sound civilian telecommunications policy; (2) public sector telecommunications law; (3) national telecommunications rules and regulations; (4) elements and use of radio, television, wireline or ber-optic carrier, and satellite carrier licensee data bases; (5) criteria for the assignment of frequency authorizations in both national and international communications services; and (6) the general methodology for approval of transmitting and radiating equipment. It will include discussions with telecommunications industry leaders and will provide exposure to state-of-the-art systems in advanced communications technology from those in industry who are involved on a day to day basis. Participants will receive instruction from FCC staff in Washington, DC, Columbia, MD; and Gettysburg, PA; and by Comsearch, the course co-sponsor, in communications engineering. Course time will be divided into classroom work in Washington with both sponsors, a tour of the FCC Laboratory in Columbia, MD., where equipment radiation measurement and authorization work is accomplished, and a visit to the automated FCC license issuance processing line in Gettysburg, PA. The course will be augmented by site visits to operating commercial telecommunications entities. Current issues confronting common carrier, mass media, and private radio terrestrial and satellite-based telecommunications services will be discussed.
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Regulatory policy options will be examined, the national process for creating telecommunications rules and regulations will be explained, and the spectrum allocation and assignment process will be examined. In addition, market based spectrum philosophies, such as lotteries and auctions, will be discussed. The application of new and modern technologies (personal communications, cellular, paging, both low-Earth and geostationary mobile-satellite service, advanced and high denition television, digital audio radio, multiple access, satellite coordination, switching, ultra-wide band, etc.) will be included in course presentations. Operation of a national, geographicallydispersed telecommunications regulatory agency, incorporating automated licensing processes, provision of public service, standardsetting, and enforcement techniques will also be discussed. Participant Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: (1) understand the appropriate principles of national civilian radio spectrum management systems; (2) understand the automated station and equipment authorization process; (3) learn how to deal with the general public for information dissemination and radio interference complaint purposes; and (4) initiate or review civilian statutory and regulatory policies for new or expanded radio services, and be aware of the latest technology in telecommunications arenas. Focus: Managerial and technical with technical emphasis Location: Washington, DC
The course was an eye opener in terms of television operations in general, not just public TV. My management is also indeed happy for the great improvement they have noticed as I try to implement all that I learned back in the US.
Innocent Emokhor, Nigeria
On the nal day of the training, the course co-sponsor, National Instruments, will discuss methods for spectrum monitoring, including record and playback of spectrum for time continuous spectrum analysis. In addition, a hardware and software demonstration will be shown to highlight some common PC-based tools for spectrum monitoring applications. National Instruments is the industry leader in PC-based measurement and automation tools used worldwide in applications like communications, automotive, aerospace and semiconductor. Participant Learning Objectives: To obtain a working understanding of: (1) spectrum management techniques related to enforcement of national and international radio regulations, and their practical application using spectrum monitoring and measurement tools; (2) signal recognition, and how the signals are received, through correlation between available databases and other publications and observed/ measured signal characteristics; (3) how received signals are processed through receivers, monitors, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to establish transmission parameters; (4) how special engineering measurement equipment is applied against microwave, television, and/or satellite systems to understand the basis for their complex monitoring results; (5) the fundamentals of basic monitoring, measuring, and direction nding theory; and (6) the latest RF survey and measurement systems available today. Focus: Managerial and technical with a technical emphasis Location: Columbia, Maryland (Washington, DC area)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Instruments Radio Spectrum Monitoring and Measuring
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Radio Frequency Spectrum Management
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On an annual basis professor David Mellor OBE and Chairman of the UKTA (front row second from left) travels to Washington, DC to conduct his popular and thought provoking course Purpose and Impact of European Regulation of Communication. Through his animated lectures and interactive debate Professor Mellor offers an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Regulatory model.
Course Description: Developing and managing a national radio frequency spectrum management agency requires a highly trained, technical staff to meet the daily as well as long-range spectrum requirements resulting in the implementation of new systems and technologies. This course addresses the various elements required to plan, organize, manage, and control an effective spectrum management agency with the developing nation in mind. Participants will be introduced to spectrum management principles, national spectrum planning and policy, engineering analysis, and computer-aided techniques. In addition, the course will introduce technological and regulatory changes that have taken place over the past few years. The course generally covers these processes in detail, including sections on international and domestic legal and regulatory foundations, and typical bilateral and multilateral agreements. The organization of a spectrum management agency is presented as a class exercise with the class participants developing the organizational structure of an agency of a developing country. Frequency assignment methods are emphasized and new marketplace forces such as auctions and spectrum fees and charges are presented. Computerization of the spectrum management processes is presented including a demonstration on the latest spectrum management software. Special sessions are taught on engineering analysis, electromagnetic compatibility, spectrum measurements and monitoring, propagation, and technical standards. The radio services
Good selection of courses. Good experiences and knowledge taught to be transmitted and applied. Very good and clear organization and environment to discuss points of view with other countries.
Eduardo Gabelloni, Argentina
Participant Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: (1) understand the appropriate principles and policies of an effective radio frequency spectrum management program; (2) identify, evaluate, and select the appropriate management techniques to establish and operate radio frequency assignment and associated planning processes; (3) recognize, assess, and select appropriate technical support programs for engineering and electromagnetic compatibility; (4) understand the procedures and elements required to plan, develop, and specify computer hardware and software for a computer-aided national spectrum management system; and (5) initiate or review overall regulatory plans for new or expanded radio services, as well as potential improvements in existing regulatory processes. Focus: Managerial with technical emphasis, such as stakeholder analysis and consensus development, with an emphasis on policymaking processes in the regional and global environment during technology transitions. Location: Washington, DC
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TCI, an SPX Company Practical Applications of Spectrum Management and Spectrum Monitoring
measurement techniques as they relate to the international standards of the ITU. This includes: (1) license database organization; (2) propagation analysis tools; (3) radio direction nding; (4) signal monitoring, identication, and correlation to the frequency management database; (5) spectrum occupancy observations and analysis as part of the frequency management function; and (6) transmitter measurements as required to ensure compliance to the radio regulations. The participants will also be able to: (1) relate their spectrum management and monitoring activities to the overall goals of the ITU; (2) understand the processes of monitoring as it relates to site constraints, monitoring technologies and available equipment; and (3) gain an insight into the directions of spectrum monitoring, especially as it relates to digital telecommunications technologies. Focus: Managerial and high level technical, with emphasis and hands-on demonstrations. Location: Fremont, California
The USTTI is really doing a great job and I will like to encourage the organization to continue the good job. My supervisor was trained by USTTI and he recommended my participation due to the immense benets to our organization.
Vedrana Kovaa, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Participant Learning Objectives: To learn the practical implementation of spectrum management, spectrum monitoring, radio direction nding, and signal
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Tektronix, Inc., Laboratory Techniques in Support of Equipment Authorization Programs
USTTI scholars from Angola, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Guyana participating in the Federal Communication Commissions hands-on training course Radio Spectrum Monitoring Techniques and Procedures receive instruction from Matthew Makowski and Ray Costello. Each year the FCC conducts training for the USTTI in Washington, DC and also at their facilities in Columbia Md. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski represents the FCC on the USTTI Board of Directors.
It was a very valuable experience and we got a lot of information from these courses.
Ahmed Waleed Al-Hameed, Iraq
Tektronix, based in Beaverton, Oregon, is a leading supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring products, solutions and services for the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries as well as military/aerospace, consumer electronics, education, and a broad range of other industries worldwide. With 60+ years of experience, Tektronix provides general purpose test and measurement; video test, measurement, and monitoring; and communications network management and diagnostic products that enable customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next
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generation global communications networks, Tektronix will provide training on the nal day of the course offering. This course is intended for engineers and technicians involved in active and developing radio frequency equipment authorization programs. Participant Learning Objectives: Participants will develop a working knowledge and understanding of the type of measurements used to determine compliance with technical standards for radio frequency emissions, how to improve the performance of equipment with respect to electromagnetic compatibility, how to calibrate equipment used for such measurements, and how to approach the development of new measurement techniques for new radio services. Focus: Technical Location: Columbia, Maryland (Washington, DC area)
will demonstrate real time application of the principles taught in the classroom and include mission planning, operational set-up, running missions, and data analysis.
The course provided a good mix of practical and theoretical information. The course was highly relevant to the needs of my organization and current ICT development.
Georgi Prangov, Bulgaria
Participant Learning Objectives: To learn the practical implementation of spectrum management, spectrum monitoring, radio direction nding, and signal measurement techniques as they relate to the international standards of the ITU. This includes: (1) license database organization; (2) propagation analysis tools; (3) radio direction nding; (4) signal monitoring, identication, and correlation to the frequency management database; (5) spectrum occupancy observations and analysis as part of the frequency management function; and (6) transmitter measurements as required to ensure compliance to the radio regulations. The participants will also be able to: (1) relate their spectrum management and monitoring activities to the overall goals of the ITU; (2) understand the processes of monitoring as it relates to site constraints, monitoring technologies and available equipment; and (3) gain an insight into the directions of spectrum monitoring, especially as it relates to digital telecommunications technologies. Focus: Managerial and high level technical, with emphasis and hands-on demonstrations. Location: Fremont, California
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The second section of the course will focus on cyber security, and will address Internet Security and Enterprise Security; the kinds of risks occurring in cyber space and with physical network; and ongoing preventative and remedial responses that are currently being undertaken to address the kinds of online and cyber threats, such as DDOSS attacks, botnets, and malware. Day two of the Course will include a tour of a world-class global network operations center in New Jersey and further interaction with security experts. This course will address two interrelated areas: Section I: Network Disaster Recovery and the role of planning to address logical and physical threats to the network and Section II: IP network/cyber security issues and key issues facing telecommunications companies, their customers, and senior policy makers. Section I: Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) This course seeks to address the challenges of preparing for and then responding to a network disaster outage in a world where communications, online applications and Internet are critical to ensuring public safety and ensuring reliable, sustainable communications services delivery in times of disasters. As governments and individuals increase their reliance on communications networks to conduct mission critical activities, ensuring communications network operations during a disaster has increasing importance. To confront these risks, and to preserve the communications networks, comprehensive preparation and planning for a catastrophic network outage is essential. Disruption of communications networks prevents public safety organizations, such as rst responders, public health ofcials, and law enforcement from meeting the publics needs. Disaster preparedness and recovery planning is designed to reduce the disruption of essential services when an emergency situation occurs.
The course gives the opportunity not only to gain new knowledge, but also to make new professional contacts, to learn more about American social life and culture, to meet many interesting people. I have learned many important things about latest technologies that will denitely be useful in decision making regarding spectrum policy in my country.
Nurzat Boljobekova, Kyrgyzstan
There are several factors to be considered in developing and adopting a Network Disaster Recovery plan, including Professional Services, Emergency Communications & Wireless Solutions; Network & Recovery Services; and Data Protection Services. Execution of a NDR strategy is critical to minimizing damage and restoring a network outage. This course will address various execution methods, including training of personnel, testing of equipment and managing events. This portion of the course describes a case example of how a global communications company plans and prepares for Network Disaster Recovery. Topics addressed: Planning for Securing the Network; Adopting a Network Disaster Recovery Strategy; and Implementing and Execution of NDR Strategy. Section II: Cyber Security: IP Network Security for Senior Policy Makers As governments and individuals increase their reliance on the Internet and ongoing applications to conduct mission critical activities, and as more private networks are interconnected to the Internet, a rm knowledge of the kinds of risks and threats that are underway and growing in the online world and implementation of Internet Security techniques has increasing importance. The growth of risks and threats to the security of the Internet and IP networks is well understood.
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Threats come from a variety of sources, including malicious attacks orchestrated by individuals, or criminal elements, non savvy users; and other sources. The increase in exposure with interconnected networks is accompanied by an increase in potential network security risks presented by attacks such as viruses, spam, and denial of service, hacking and corporate espionage and botnets. To confront these risks, and to preserve the Internet and online applications as essential tools for conducting important social and economic activity, Internet security measures are evolving and improving quickly. Network operators and ISPs, along with others in the Internet eco-system are actively addressing minimizing harm to data and individuals; working to identify risks and isolate them; and to build in forms of prevention against harmful attacks. The course will provide a session on current forms of Internet security risk, an overview of cutting edge measures that can be taken to minimize those risks, and a discussion of areas for international public private collaboration and cooperation on both the technical and policy areas. Day Two: The class will travel to New Jersey for a tour and discussion at the AT&T Global Network Operations Center (GNOC), a true center of excellence and expertise in network operations and security, followed by further interactions with cyber security experts in examining real time examples of network attacks. Learning Objectives: This course is designed for policy makers at a senior level Location: Washington, DC and Bedminster, NJ
To what extent (and with what qualications and exceptions) can we anticipate that freely functioning private markets will satisfy consumer-citizens needs, enhance societys wealth, and provide opportunities for workers and owners to increase their wealth? How do these principles apply to telecommunications markets? What laws and legal institutions, especially anti-trust law and agencies regulating telecommunications rms, have proved benecial in protecting and fostering market performance in those areas where reliance on marketplace forces and market decisions appears warranted? What kinds of legal oversight of private behavior are necessary in cases where markets either will fail to operate optimally or cannot provide what society desires? For example, why does competition policy not fully embrace unregulated private markets for telecommunications services? The second half of the course will consist of a workshop where participants and instructors will jointly address issues of telecommunications policy and competition that currently affect the participants home countries. Learning Objectives: For policy makers and regulatory managers who wish to develop a more thorough understanding of competition policy which may serve as a foundational backdrop for policy-making considerations as applied to the telecommunications sector Focus: Theory and practice of competition policy, as applied to telecommunications Location: Washington, DC
USTTI in conjunction with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Department of Justice, and the Washington, DC legal community Seminar in Competition Policy for Telecommunications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and USTTI Board Member Corporations Regulatory and Privatization Issues in Telecommunications
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The IBM Institute for Electronic Government Innovation that Matters: Transforming Government for Emerging Nations
In June of 2011, Intel launched the rst ever USTTI/Intel post-graduate summit in Nepal. During this two day workshop in Kathmandu, over 50 USTTI graduates joined the Intel World Ahead Team to identify and discuss current ICT issues that need to be addressed in Nepal. At the conclusion of the interactive discussion the USTTI Alumni proposed a singular ICT project that would involve Nepals USTTI graduates from all sectors working together on a program to boost the use of ICT in Nepals vibrant tourism sector.
The training in general was very good. I really appreciate how USTTI coordinates the training in many technical elds; it will help a lot of developing countries.
Emmanuel Hakizimana, Burundi
The course describes the US regulatory structure including the legislative authority, the FCC organizational structure and an outline of the regulatory philosophy affecting the major services. The changing regulatory structure, which reects current technological developments, and inuences the need for competition and privatization, as mandated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, is presented. Discussion of the FCC decision-making process, a site visit to the Washington, DC headquarters of the Intelsat Global Service Corporation, and a roundtable discussion concerning the changing global telecommunication environment, with class members, government, and industry representatives as participants, will be included to enhance the learning process. Participant Learning Objectives: The objectives of the course are: (1) to understand the changing regulatory philosophy of the United States as we participate in the dynamic worldwide telecommunications environment, including development of the necessary considerations that need to be given in responding to those changes; and (2) to develop, with highlevel regulatory managers from developing nations, methods of grappling with privatization and other related deregulatory issues in managing their organizations in an effective, efcient marketdriven manner.
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environments which place a great strain on nations and how they cope and govern. Module 2: Openness: Open Source, Open Standards and Interoperability Innovation does not happen without having the appropriate support, leadership, policies and environment throughout Government that support open systems. This presentation will provide an overview and perspectives on open policies that are important for Governments as they build citizen solutions. Module 3: Leading-Edge Government Application Demonstrations Many innovative applications that are currently used by Governments around the world are demonstrated. The demonstrations include actual Government web sites and other technology solutions which have been selected to highlight the key areas where public sector organizations are achieving benets from Internet and stakeholder-centric initiatives: (1) delivery of services to citizens and business, (2) improved efciency, (3) economic development, (4) education, (5) security and (6) mobile workers. Perspectives on the use of these solutions in emerging nations are provided. Module 4: Emerging Role of Communication Service Providers The requirement for successful service to citizens requires supportive communication services. Telecommunication providers play key roles in delivering the infrastructure required to support citizen services. This presentation will provide some perspectives on the role of communication service providers, successful approaches and lessons learned. The broadband infrastructure is of importance in delivering solutions from Government. Module 5: Get Bold: Social Government Agenda As technology changes and citizens begin utilizing mobile devices, Governments can utilize social media to build and deliver services for the citizens. This module will explore perspectives on how Governments are utilizing social media using real life case studies. Benets and lessons learned are discussed. This presentation will provide a brand new outlook on how social media tools can be utilized. Module 6: Roundtable with the Days Speakers The class will conclude with a roundtable including the speakers of the day so that class participants can interact informally, ask questions, and discuss some of the new ideas and perspectives they have obtained during the day with all of the presenters. Participant Learning Objectives: Practical understanding of innovative government services
Creating an environment for effective peer to peer exchange of strategies and perspectives on government applications Practical understanding of the convergence of telecommunications and their implications for government Demonstration of best practices and technology being utilized by governments Location: Washington, DC
This course is very relevant for regulators in developing countries. The information of the course was very practical and precise.
Nelson Jose Guillen, Dominican Republic
Furthermore, the UN in a recent report has declared that the Internet boosts economic, social and political development, and contributes to the progress of humankind as a whole. However a gap in broadband availability and adoption exists between afuent and poor populations, in particular in developing nations. And the growth of Broadband adoption in developing countries is lagging. Universal Service Funds (USFs) for broadband adoption are critical to enable the benets to the underserved, yet many nations do not have USFs, or are not using the funds already collected. At the same time many advancements in USFs are emerging, such as the utilization of high impact, sustainable programs. This workshop will bring together USF policy makers and fund managers; the USF decision makers to discuss best practices in the optimum deployment of USF funds.
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Participant Learning Objectives: Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of recent global best practices in the deployment of Universal Service Funds. Focus: Government regulators and policymakers; technical, managerial, and business professionals Location: Washington, DC
Participant Learning Objectives: Exposure to telemedicine and education applications Focus: Engineers and managers of all experience levels Location: Washington, DC
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Best Practices for Establishing Mobile Banking Systems*
University of Virginia Health System, Ofce of Telemedicine Telemedicine and Distance Learning Synopsis
Telehealth Sequence
Howard University and the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library Telemedicine Review
Thanks to the invaluable experience that I received from USTTI courses, I improved my own professional skills and I improved level of knowledge for our listeners.
Bagdad Kulnazarov, Kazakhstan
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Participant Learning Objectives: To understand the many different options available to conduct interactive medicine and education Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
This training has really exposed me to new technology and modern equipment.
Clement Osew, Ghana
Participant Learning Objectives: To increase working knowledge and understanding of television broadcasting from the standpoint of a production company. Focus: Field Production and Studio Management Location: Atlanta, GA and Canton, GA
Black Entertainment Television (BET) Introduction to the American Cable Television Industry
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The USTTIs lean professional staff works with hundreds of volunteer professors throughout the United States to offer the USTTI tuition-free courses. Shown above are the members of the USTTI professional staff, right to left: Jim OConnor, Executive Director; Demetriss Atchison, Accountant; Laura Donaldson, Curriculum Coordinator; Rogelio Encarnacion, Senior Administrative Manager; Esther Gabriel, Ofce Manager; and Mike Beirne, Curriculum Coordinator.
Participant Learning Objectives: To increase working knowledge and understanding of several key aspects of commercial service television news with an emphasis on elements that might have utility in participants countries of residence. Focus: Managerial and operations Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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