- Christine Sund
- Emmanuel NIYIKORA
Intermediate
Event Organizer(s)
Supported By
Description
Organized by ITU and the World Bank, in collaboration with Smart Africa and the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA), with the kind support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Satellite Regulation Training aims to increase participants' knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of satellite regulation, in particular low-Earth orbit (LEO), broadband and IoT satellite communications. The course will cover the international legal and regulatory framework governing the use and management of the radio frequency spectrum and associated orbits, ITU's own regulatory processes, national and regional licensing and frequency allocation frameworks, the roles and responsibilities of different agencies, and the importance of emission control. enforcement, market access and service offerings. Participants will learn about technological and economic aspects, as well as security, risk mitigation and resilience requirements, as well as the World Bank's approaches to purchasing broadband connectivity, with a focus on the role of satellite in the overall range of technologies used to achieve universal and efficient connectivity. Practical scenarios and case studies will be used to illustrate the application of these regulations in real-world situations.
- National telecoms/ICT regulators
- Policy makers and government officials in the field of telecommunications, spectrum and satellites
Qualifications or experience needed to participate in this training course:
- Basic knowledge of telecommunications and satellite technologies: Participants should have a basic knowledge of the principles of telecommunications and satellite technology. This includes understanding how satellites work and the basic principles of satellite communication.
- General knowledge of space operations and management : A general understanding of space operations, including aspects such as orbital mechanics, frequency bands, and space debris management, can be useful, especially for engineers and academic participants.
- Legal and policy frameworks (for regulators): Participants representing decision-makers and national regulatory bodies should ideally have some knowledge of legal and policy frameworks related to telecommunications and space activities.
- Knowledge of international regulations (desirable but not mandatory): Knowledge of international regulations and standards in the field of telecommunications and space technology would be an asset. This will help to understand the context and importance of the regulations under review.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills: The ability to analyze complex information and apply it to practical scenarios will be an advantage in understanding regulatory processes and their impact on satellite projects.
- Enthusiasm for learning about space regulation: A keen interest in the field of space regulation, international cooperation in space activities and the role of entities such as ITU is essential for all participants.
Selection criteria:
- Relevance of the applicant's current role to the training's objectives.
- Participants will be asked to have completed the ITU Academy self-paced course on Global satellite regulation essentials: key principles, institutional landscape and the role of ITU and answer questions on the registration form on a description of the regulatory environment for satellites in their country, the challenges they face, the prospects of satellite regulation and next steps.
Number of available places for the cohort: 40
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the Fundamental Principles of the International Orbit-Spectrum Regulatory Framework
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of ITU in the regulation of satellite projects.
- Apply a working knowledge of international regulations relating to the use and management of the radio frequency spectrum and associated orbits
- Describe the regulatory frameworks and policy considerations governing LEO satellite communications
- Link the principles of satellite regulation to real-world scenarios through case studies.
- Review of the provisions of the model contract and SLA protecting the contractor's rights
This training will use an experiential and interactive learning approach. The methodology combines lectures, group exercises, case studies and peer-to-peer learning, as well as real-world applications.:
Activity and Weighting (%)
- Daily Quizzes (3) - 55%
- Participation (3.5) and Group presentation/work (1) - 45%
- Total - 100%
A total score of 70% or higher is required to obtain the ITU certificate, participants will need to be present for the entire duration of the training to be eligible for certification.
Day One (Monday, 29 June)
08:30-09:00 - Registration
09:00-09:30 - Opening of the training by:
- ITU
- World Bank
- Smart Africa
- Ethiopian Communications Authority
09:30-10:30 - Session 1: Satellite Communications: Qualifying the Opportunities
10:30-11:00 -Coffee break
11:00-12:30 - Session 2: Tenders, Service Level Agreements and Contracts
12:30-13:30 - Lunch
13:30-15:00 - Session 3: Affordability of Satellite Services for Low-Income Populations
Day Two (Tuesday, 30 June)
09:30-11:00 - Session 4: Introduction to Satellite Communications Regulation – Overview of Spectrum/Orbit Resources and ITU's International Regulatory Framework
11:00-11:30 - Coffee break
11:30-12:30 - Session 5: Regulatory Process for LEO Networks Subject to Coordination
12:30-13:30 - Lunch
13:30-15:00 - Session 6: Group exercises
15:00-15:30 - Coffee break
15:30-17:15 - Session 7: Country presentations
Day Three (Wednesday, 1 July)
09:00-10:30 - Session 8: LEO - National Regulatory Approaches to Licensing
10:30-11:00 - Coffee break
11:00-12:30 - Session 9: Ensuring Security, Confidentiality and Sovereignty
12:30-13:30 - Lunch
13:30-15:30 - Session 10: LEO Satellite Licensing Group Exercise
15:30-16:00 - Coffee break
16:00-17:30 - Session 11: Emergency Communications (Early Warning Systems)
Day 4 (Thursday, 2 July)
9:00-11:00 - Session 12: Real-life case presentations and discussions
11:00-11:30 - Coffee break
11:30-12:30 - Summary and closing
12:30-13:30 - Lunch
13:30 onwards - Space agency visit (tbc)
Tutors
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
