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Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Communication on ICASA Strategic Plan and Budget. 18 June 2009. Consumer Affairs. Questions and Answers. Vision and Mission. Value Drivers. Strategic Objectives. Organogram. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Independent CommunicationsAuthority of South Africa

Presentation to thePortfolio Committee of Communication

on ICASA Strategic Plan and Budget

18 June 2009

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AgendaVision and MissionVision and Mission

Value DriversValue Drivers

Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives

OrganogramOrganogram

Licensing and ComplianceLicensing and Compliance

Markets and CompetitionMarkets and Competition

Engineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology

Consumer AffairsConsumer Affairs

Budget 2009 - 2010Budget 2009 - 2010

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

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Vision

To be a catalyst in the transformation of the country into an information oriented society and

knowledge based economy.

Mission

To create a competitive environment for delivering a wide range of high quality services at affordable pricesin order to assist in the overall economic growth and

social development of the country.

Vision and Mission

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In-depth understanding and effective regulation of the communications sector.

Functional effectiveness.

World class execution of all its functions.

Value Drivers

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Promote and facilitate convergence of telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and information technology sector.

Encourage the development of a competitive and effective communications sector.

Ensure efficient and effective use of radio frequency spectrum.

Promote investment, economic growth and innovation in the communications sector within a stable and predictable regulatory regime.

Strategic Objectives

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Facilitate reduction in the cost of doing business.

Promote affordable delivery of services and universal access.

Encourage research and development in the ICT sector.

Promote the empowerment of historically disadvantaged persons, opportunities for youth and challenges for people with disabilities.

Promote interest of consumers with regard to price, quality and variety of communications services.

Strategic Objectives

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OrganogramCHAIRPERSON

P MASHILE

CHAIRPERSONP MASHILE

COUNCILCOUNCIL

CEOK MOTLANA

CEOK MOTLANA

CLR: SIBANDACLR: SIBANDA

CLR: MAKHAKHECLR: MAKHAKHE

CLR: NTOMBELACLR: NTOMBELA

CLR: BATYICLR: BATYI

GM: LICENSING & COMPLIANCE

GM: LICENSING & COMPLIANCE

GM: MARKETS & COMPETITION

GM: MARKETS & COMPETITION

GM: ENG. & TECHNOLOGY

GM: ENG. & TECHNOLOGY

GM: COMPLIANCE, RISK & AUDIT

GM: COMPLIANCE, RISK & AUDITGM: CFOGM: CFOSM: ITSM: IT SM:

COMMUNICATION

SM: COMMUNICATION

GM: ADMINISTRATION

GM: ADMINISTRATIONGM: HRGM: HR

GM: CONSUMER AFFAIRS

GM: CONSUMER AFFAIRS

GM: LEGAL & CCC

GM: LEGAL & CCC

CLR: ZOKWECLR: ZOKWE

CLR: VAN ROOYENCLR: VAN ROOYEN

CLR: SOCIKWACLR: SOCIKWA

CLR: NKUNACLR: NKUNA

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Licensing

Mobile Broadcasting Services.

Broadband Infraco.

Individual ECNS – Broadcasting Services.

Individual Commercial Radio (Gauteng, KZN and Cape Town).

Migration of Analogue TV to Digital (Assignment of DTT Channels/Multiplexes – SABC, M-Net, e-TV and TBN).

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Licensing

Review of Regulations: -

- Standard Terms and Conditions

- Process and Procedures.

Licensing of Class Broadcasting, ECS,ECNS and Courier Services (ad hoc).

Amendments and Transfers of Licences (ad hoc).

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Compliance

Publication of monitoring report on National and Provincial Elections.

Review of Universal Service and Access Obligations Framework.

Promulgation of Sec. 8 (4) Regulations.

Compliance Procedure Manual.

Compliance by Broadcasting, ECS, ECNS and Postal Services.

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Compliance

Preparation for Local Government Elections.

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Markets & CompetitionReview and development of broadcasting regulations in respect of

– subscription broadcasting: must carry obligations

– digital terrestrial television broadcasting

– the release of spectrum from the digital switch over programme: “digital dividend” policy

– advertising, infomercials and sponsorships

– codes of conduct/practice for broadcasters

– sports broadcasting rights

– Video On Demand (VOD) and IPTV

– South African local content review

– ownership and control for commercial broadcasting.14

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Markets and Competition (cont.)Ensure fair, transparent and non discrimination allocation of numbers to licensees– process numbering applications in terms of the National

Numbering Plan and maintenance of the central numbering database

– develop web-based application for public access to central numbering database

– conduct the Number Audit

– review of the National Numbering Plan in line with the ECA

– finalise carrier pre-selection regulations

– review of Number Portability : Capacity building workshops held to address numbering challenges presented by the ECA.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)

Economic and financial analysis in respect to postal services– development of economic regulatory framework for reserved

postal services

• draft regulations for Regulatory Financial Reporting framework

• framework for tariff setting

– SAPO 2010/2011 Tariff Review

– review of the unreserved postal services regulations.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)

Economic and financial analysis with respect to electronic communications – tariff lodgement and monitoring framework

– Telkom 2009/2010 tariff regime (basket of services)

– analysis of Regulatory Financial Reports (COA/CAM)

• analysis of historic Telkom and mobile operators reports

• review conceptual framework and investigate reporting requirements pertaining to pro-competitive remedies.

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Markets and Competition (cont.)Competition Framework and Market Analysis– develop framework for competition in broadcasting

– develop framework for implementation of sec 67 of the ECA

– conduct market studies in terms of section 67.4 of the ECA

– develop regulations for Local Loop Unbundling (LLU)

– implement Handset Subsidy Regulations

– develop regulations on interconnection and facilities leasing and implementation thereof

– ensure the effective assessment of interconnection and electronic communications facilities leasing agreements

– identify framework for facilities leasing and provide framework for access

– research trends and developments in the ICT sector and introduce basic framework for regulatory impact assessment (RIA). 18

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Finalisation of the following initiatives:– regulations for and implementation of the new spectrum fees

framework

– regulations for high demand spectrum bands

– review of the national radio frequency plan

– review of radio regulations in line with the ECA

– broadcasting spectrum plan and assignments to facilitate digital migration.

Engineering and Technology

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Engineering and Technology (cont.)

– development of a concise spectrum licensing regime in line with international trends

– review of equipment type approval framework in line with international trends

– development of assignment and co-ordination “policies” and procedures

– spectrum audit development of a migration plan as part of the national radio frequency plan

– improve spectrum monitoring architecture

– development of robust methodologies for spectrum monitoring and monitoring of QoS

– research and advisory program to develop technical capacity and advise on spectrum and technology issues.

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Consumer ProtectionReceive and resolve consumer complaints.

Increase ICASA’s visibility and operational reach in rural and under-serviced areas.

Improve consumer protection through research and monitoring.

Co-ordinate the Consumer Advisory Panel.

Extend consumer awareness through workshops, radio interviews and media advertising.

Establish and launch Consumer Representative Forums.

Maintain relationships with stakeholders on consumer protection.

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Consumer Protection

Finalisation of the following regulations:

- End-User and Subscriber service Charter

- Conveyance of Mail

- E-Rate.

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Budget 2009 - 2010Transfers and subsidies received

Grants from DoC 269,607,000

Outstanding postal regulatory functions grant 10,000,000

General & Administration expenses 37,034,291

Staff costs 146,752,506

Audit fees 1,930,000

Other operating expenses 58,228,203

Project expenses 35,662,000

Licensing and Compliance 6,810,000

Markets and Competition 7,770,000

Engineering 5,350,000

Consumer Affairs 4,510,000

Support function projects 11,222,000

Total expenditure 2009 – 2010 279,607,000

Baseline allocation 279,607,000

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