ISLAMABAD - The three days International Training Programme (ITP), organised by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU), concluded in Islamabad on Friday. The programme, which ran from 20-22 July, 2016 featured several sessions with national and international speakers, said a handout.
These sessions focused on new ways and means to address issues and challenges popping up in the ICT sector of the member states. Representatives from several countries from Asia Pacific Region including Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Maldives, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Samoa, Salomon Island, Timor Leste, Vietnam participated in the event.
During the event, officials of the telecom operators conducted training sessions on different topics such as biometric verification of SIM users’ data, spectrum management and auction in Pakistan, competition issues in telecom market, online child protection, broadband for networked society, digital financial inclusion and mobile apps, cyber security, consumer protection & quality of Service, OTT players and ICTs for persons with disabilities & women empowerment.
The training covered principles, practices and recommendations which are expected to assist regulators in the Asia-Pacific region in addressing the telecommunication/ICT regulatory challenges.
Sameer Sharma, Senior Advisor ITU Regional Office for Asia-Pacific said that deliberations through such conferences are helpful in providing international experiences with a focus on current issues and challenges in ICT sector. He said these events have been able to showcase the achievements of Pakistan telecom sector.
He appreciated Government of Pakistan for doubling its contribution to ITU. He also thanked PTA for making excellent arrangements for the event.
Participants from various countries including Nepal, China, India and Papua New Guinea appreciated hospitality extended to them by the host country.