Within the framework for the implementation of the BDT’s Doha Action Plan (DAP) specifically Programme 4, “Economics and Finance, including costs and tariffs”, and in coordination with ITU-T Study Group 3, the Regional Seminar on Costs and Tariffs and the regional meeting of the Study Group 3 Regional Group for Asia and Oceania (SG3RG-AO) were held in Hanoi, Viet Nam from 4 to 6 March 2009. The seminar and meeting were organized in conjunction with the Ministry of Information and Communication of Viet Nam.  Sixty delegates from ten countries participated.    

The objective of this Seminar was to provide Member States and Sector Members with the opportunity to present and discuss matters on economics and finance for Asia and Oceania region.

Discussion sessions were conducted to promote dialogue and exchange experiences among participants. 

The agenda comprised subjects requested during the TAS Group seminar held in Brisbane, Australia in July 2008 as well as responding to requests from countries in the region.  Discussions focussed on BDT activities specifically Programme 4 on the basis of regional priorities.

This seminar contributed to the work of the SG3RG-AO especially on the subjects of cost modelling and cybersecurity issues, as requested by the region.