5G technology for developing countries
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Session 242
This session is an interactive session where the participants and the panelists will discuss the implications of 5G. The focus of the session is on developing countries. The discussion topics include:
• Is 5G designed for developing countries and/or rural communities?
• Can developing countries afford to not/to implement 5G?
• Are there alternatives to 5G for developing countries?
• 5G implementation challenges for developing countries
• Implications for leapfrogging to 5G (Why or why not) for countries using 2G and/or 3G?
• Practices on implementing flexible/elastic infrastructure for 5G and future technologies
• Affordability and accessibility for developing countries and/or rural communities
• What cost can make 5G attractive for developing countries
Moderator
Moderator: Mr. Istvan Bozsoki, Head Telecommunication Network and Spectrum Management Division ITU/BDT
Speakers/Panellists
• Opening Speech: Dr. Eun-Ju KIM, Chief of Innovation and Partnership Department ITU/BDT
• Moderator: Istvan Bozsoki, Head Telecommunication Network and Spectrum Management Division ITU/BDT
Speakers
• Prof. Konstantinos MASSELOS, President Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission, Greece
• Mr.Seng Ho CHOI , Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea
• Ms. Elizabeth MIGWALLA, Senior Director and Head of Government Affairs, Middle East & Africa, Qualcomm International Incorporated
• Mr. Andy HUDSON, GSMA Head of Policy
Session's link to WSIS Action Lines
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C2. Information and communication infrastructure
Session's link to Sustainable Development Process
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Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
