• Mr. Kim Hak-Su, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP 

• Dr. Eun-Ju KIM, Head, ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

• Mr. Sue Lo-Utai, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Thailand

The first session will reiterate the costs of disasters and will highlight an importance of disaster management and role of ICT, international strategies aiming for disaster management, and some financial mechanisms supporting disaster management in general, and particularly in disaster communications, for countries in Asia and the Pacific.

• Role of ICT in disaster communications  
  Mr. Wisit Atipayakoon, ITU, Telecommunication Development Bureau - [Bio]

• The Millennium Development Goals: What are the threats posed to them by natural disasters?
  Mr. Sanny JEGILLOS, UNDP Tsunami Regional Programme for Capacity Building - [Bio]

• Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWS)
  Mr. Tony Elliott, Head of ICG/IOTWS Secretariat, IOC/UNESCO

• The international approach to disaster management - the five Priority Actions outlined by the UN in the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005
  Mr. Akshat CHATURVEDI, UN ISDR - [Bio}

• Summary and Open Discussion of Recommendations

The session will look at activities and initiatives related to disaster communications and early warning systems in each of the participating countries. It will seek to answer questions such as:

• What are the existing communication systems are in use for emergency services and/or being developed in individual countries?
• What are policies, regulatory and legislative issues to be addressed at national level?

• Indonesia country report
  Mr. Analis Widodo ADI, Directorate General of Posts and Telecomm

• Sri Lanka country report
  Mr. J.A.S. GUNANANDANA, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Sri Lanka

• Thailand country report
  to be confirmed, National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC)

•  Iran country report
  Mr. Ali Akbar Arabi, Satellite Affairs and Space Services Dept, Iranian Space Agency (ISA)

• Maldives country report
  Mr. Abdulla Shiham ADAM, Telecommunications Authority of Maldives

• Pakistan country report
  Mr. Mudassar HUSSAIN, Ministry of IT

• Nepal country report 1

• Nepal country report 2
  1.Mr. Thir Bahadur G.C., Under Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
  2.Mr. Surendra Lal HADA, Nepal Telecommunications Authority

• Mongolia country report
  Ms. Enkhzul GOMBODORJ, Information and Communication Technology Authority

• Bangladesh country report
  Mr. Ashis Kumar Kundu, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

• Malaysia country report
  Mr. William Lee Kwong Hwa, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

• Philippines country report
  Mr. Jaime Jr. FORTES, National Telecommunications Commission

• Vietnam country report
  Mr. Tien Son NGUYEN, Ministry of Posts and Telematics

• Bhutan country report
  Mr. Kezang, Ministry of Information and Communications

• Lao P.D.R. country report
  Mr. Xayluxa INSISIENGMAY, Ministry of Communications Transportations Posts and Construction

• Myanmar country report
  Mr. Tun Win, Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The session will focus on activities and initiatives related to disaster communications and early warning systems particularly in countries of the Pacific Islands.

• PITA Disaster & Satellite communications
  [ Presentation - Country Paper ]                                                                           Mr. Richard MISECH, Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA)

• Pacific issues in disaster communications
  Mr. John Budden, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)

• Samoa country report
  Mr. Leuelu Setu, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

• Fiji country report
  [ Presentation - Country Paper ] 
  Mr. Tevita Kabakoro ROKOBARO, Ministry of Information and Communications

• Nauru country report
  [ Presentation - Country Paper ]                                                                            Mr. Criden Appi, CEO, Rontel Corporation

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

• Vanuatu country report
  Ms. Patricia Glora MAWA, Ministry of Infrastructure & Public Utilities

• Marshall Islands country report
  Mr. Carthney Laukon, Ministry of Transportation and Communications

• Kiribati country report
  [ Presentation - Country Report ]
  Ms. Eweata Maata, Telecommunications Authority of Kiribati

• Solomon Islands country report
  Mr. Rex MANILOFIA, Department Communications, Solomon Islands Government

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The session will focus on the role of private telecom/service providers and their telecom services in disaster mitigation and relief operations. Various telecommunication technologies applicable for disaster-related activities will be presented.

• Role of telecommunication service providers in disaster communications
  Mr. David Corrie, Head of Emergency Planning, BT Group, UK [Bio]

• Technology initiatives for disaster management – case study of Sri Lanka
  Mr. T H V Mothilal de Silva, General Manager, Dialog Telekom, Sri Lanka [Bio]

• Thailand Amateur Radio Emergency Services (TARES)
  Mr. Phatanadit Kulphaichitra, Secretary General, Radio Amateur Society of Thailand [Bio]

• TSF: An emergency telecommunication speacialized NGO
  possibly video conference
   - Telecommunications infrastructure after crisis situations
   - Télécoms Sans Frontières www.tsf.org

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The session will focus on assistance, services provided by international organizations and how telecommunications/ICT can be used effectively in disaster warning and relief operations.

• Global Telecommunication Systems (GTS)
  Mr. Jean-Michel Rainer, WMO, Chief , Division of Systems and Information Services [Bio]

• Data Preparedness: Information Management in Disaster Response Coordination
  Mr. Craig Williams, Regional Information Management Officer, OCHA ASP [Bio]

• Introduction of Sentinel Asia - a Web-GIS System Providing Emergency Space Observation
  Dr. Kenpei KOJIKA, Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) [Bio]

• Improved regional cooperation in disaster management (technical aspects)
  Mr. David HASTINGS, ESCAP

• Improved regional cooperation in disaster management (financial aspects)
  Mr. Khalid HUSAIN, ESCAP [Bio]

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

A public network here refers to that which ordinary citizens have access toTechnologies and telecommunication standards for public communication networks such as call preference schemes, mobile telephony, Internet will be key topics in this session.

• Technology standards of telecommunications for disaster relief and early warning
  Mr. Simão Ferraz de Campos Neto, ITU, Standardization Bureau [Bio]

• The importance of the Internet in Disaster Relief
  Dr. Piyawut Srichaikul, Director of Computing Research and Development Division, NECTEC, Thailand [Bio]

• Mobile cellular for disaster warning and relief
  Mr. Anun Ekwongviriya, Radio Planning & Operation, AIS, Thailand [Bio]

• Professional mobile radio for public protection and disaster relief
  Mr. Patric Remus, Senior Telecommunications Expert, Germany [Bio]

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The session will focus on existing international satellite communication systems and applications offering real potential for the establishment of a reliable and flexible network devoted to disaster related communication services.

• Satellite technology for disaster communications
  Dr. Eui K. Koh, President of the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) [Bio]

• Introduction of Sentinel Asia - a Web-GIS System Providing Emergency Space Observation
  Dr. Kenpei KOJIKA, Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)

• Use of satellite phones/terminals for disaster communications
  Mr. Ashok Bharti, Country Manager, Inmarsat India

• Information needs and flow for disaster management
  Mr. WU Guoxiang, ESCAP

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The private network here refers to communications facilities available to specialized users like fire brigades, police, ambulances, utilities, emergency teams, civil protection, transport, government, ministries, and defence. The session will also touch on making data communications work effectively.

• Building secure societies
  Mr. Ola Stensby, Solution Manager, Ericsson Sweden [Bio]

• Emergency and Educational Communication Vehicle (EECV)
  Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool, Vice President, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand [Bio]

• Effective use of HF/VHF/UHF radio communications in disaster relief
  Mr. Robert Kasca, World Food Programme (WFP) [Bio]

• Implementing Data Communications in emergency operations
  Mr. Stephen P. Fazio, Chief-Global Telecommunications, Information Technology Division, UNICEF [Bio]

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The session will talk about broadcasting, content, and other technologies or solutions which are potential for the use in disaster management. Case studies are also presented.

• Satellite digital radio broadcasting
  Dr. S. Rangarajan, Senior Vice President, Engineering Solutions, WorldSpace [Bio]

• Broadband wireless applications for emergency communications
  Dr. Lee NAM-KYUNG, ETRI KOREA

• Implementation of Emergency Warning Broadcasting System in the Asia Pacific Region
  Dr. Kazuyoshi SHOGEN, Executive Research Engineer, Broadcasting Systems, NHK [Bio]

• EWBS for analog broadcasting systems in the Asia-Pacific region
  Mr. Wayne HEADS, Director Technical Department, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

Chairman’s closing remarks

This session will focus on trend of the policy and particularly the development of effective policy to facilitate telecommunication utilisation in disaster management life cycle.

• The Tampere Convention: What it is, its importance, and challenges related to its ratification and implementation
  Mr. Simão Ferraz de Campos Neto, ITU [Bio]

• Emergency management in Australia
  Mr. Trevor Jenner, Manager Capability Development – Transport & Communications, Emergency Management Australia [Bio]

• International Disaster Response Laws, Rules and Principles
  Ms. Victoria Bannon, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

• Summary & Open Discussion of Recommendations

The panel will discuss and suggest a common framework for developing a national emergency telecommunications plan taking into consideration best practices, various recommendations, and the context of international treaties.

The discussion aims at addressing the following questions and defining the requirements for emergency telecommunications as well as identifying possible solutions/features of technologies to be used for emergency telecommunications.

SESSION 13:
CLOSING SESSION