EU – ASEAN Future ICT Cooperation Jean-Yves ROGER International Unit DG Communication Networks, Content and Technology European Commission Disclaimer: The aim of this presentation is to enhance public access to information about EU policies and initiatives. The European Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the information given. The content is subject to change following Programme Committee opinion and European Commission decisions.
READI Overall Objective Cliquez et modifiez le titre Facilitate policy dialogue between the 2 regions (EU & ASEAN) Support the ASEAN integration by drawing on the EU experience & best practices For ICT, support progress towards: An ASEAN internal market for electronic communications A framework providing legal certainty to companies/investors together with a high level of consumers' protection/confidence Programme duration : 4 years (April 2012 - August 2015) Addressed areas : Spectrum management Broadband deployment Competition policy (in the telecom sector) CONNECT2SEA final conference May 11, 2016 – Ha Noi
A new Programme eREADI Cliquez et modifiez le titre Support the implementation of the ASEAN community blueprints, drawing on European experience and know-how through sectorial policy dialogues, supporting policy development processes in areas of joint interest, and providing capacity building covering the 3 pillars of the ASEAN community. Addressing 3 pillars of the ASEAN community: 1. the ASEAN security and political pillar, including but not limited to, human rights, maritime cooperation, peace and reconciliation; 2. the ASEAN economic pillar, including but not limited to sciences and technology, ICT , energy, trade-related aspects not covered by other EU – ASEAN projects 3. the ASEAN socio-cultural pillar, including but not limited to, climate change, disaster management, environment, education, working toward achieving sustainable development goals Budget: 20 M € CONNECT2SEA final conference May 11, 2016 – Ha Noi
Considered ICT activities for eREADI Cliquez et modifiez le titre Joint activities in ICT will cover action-point areas under the new ASEAN ICT Masterplan 2020 in which ASEAN can tap into the EU’s experience such as the EU Cyber Security Strategy/Policy, the EU Digital Single Market and on-going research initiatives on leveraging smart use of technology for society and data-driven economy. Considered activities are the following ones: 1. Identification and Adoption of Appropriate Best Practices for Sustainable and Green ICT Use; 2. Best Practice Guides and Standards for Smart City Development; 3. Development of Guides and Applications for Open and Big Data; 4. Harmonisation of Telecommunication Regulations, including spectrum regulation and Over the Top (OTT) service regulation; 5. Nurturing the Free Flow of ICT Products and Services in ASEAN; 6. Strengthening Information Security in ASEAN, including data protection, network security and incident response collaboration
Next steps Cliquez et modifiez le titre Activities to be discussed at the next ASEAN TELSOM on 23 November 2016 in Brunei CONNECT2SEA final conference May 11, 2016 – Ha Noi
Cliquez et modifiez le titre Past and current EU-ASEAN ICT cooperation Several projects (CSAs) to support EU-ASEAN cooperation GAPFILL (2004) SEACOOP(2007) SEALING (2010) CONNECT2SEA (2014) A large event with the presence of Commissioner Reding (EUSEA2006 in Singapore) The READI programme: 4 years (April 2012 - August 2015) CONNECT2SEA final conference May 11, 2016 – Ha Noi
Where do we stand in H2020 Cliquez et modifiez le titre for South East Asia ? EU funding Success Country Proposals req Retained EU funding Rates ID - Indonesia 13 3,801,128 1 0 7.69% MM - Burma/ Myanmar 1 108,000 0 0 0.00% MY - Malaysia 17 2,284,212 3 183,563 17.65% PH - Philippines 8 1,492,374 1 0 12.50% SG - Singapore 11 490,770 0 0 0.00% TH - Thailand 15 2,370,202 3 439,475 20.00% VN - Viet Nam 8 1,540,038 1 167,600 12.50% Total 73 12,086,724 9 790,638 12.33% Based on DG CONNECT databases, SEA is not present in ICT CONNECT2SEA final conference May 11, 2016 – Ha Noi
How can we improve the situation? Cliquez et modifiez le titre Use similar tools as for CONNECT2SEA (cascading grant) – bottom- up – direct impact Networking is key: ASEAN countries should be more present in Brussels at political level. Is S&T/ ICT a priority? Use bilateral cooperation you have with some EU MS Improve cooperation with ASEAN secretariat (COST, TELSOM … .) What is next after CONNECT2SEA ? No more action from the EC There are other sources of funding (eREADI) CONNECT2SEA final conference May 11, 2016 – Ha Noi
Jean-Yves ROGER International Unit DG Communication Networks, Content and Technology European Commission Tel: +32 2 293886 E-mail: jean-yves.roger@ec.europa.eu THANK YOU !
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