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October 31, 2006
Washington DC (United States of America), Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Port
of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), Caracas (Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela)
The
Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), a specialized
entity of the Organization of American States (OAS),
and the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI)
will hold a Regional Dialogue on “Capabilities of Telecommunications
for Disaster Relief” on October 31, 2006. Taking into account the
importance of the subject, the World Bank through the Global
Development Learning Network is sponsoring the event.
The event is intended to encourage an exchange of views among
participants and improve the understanding of current activities and
challenges to develop emergency telecommunications capabilities and
services. This event may be followed by
webcast.
The specific objectives for the workshop
are:
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Improve the understanding
of current activities to develop emergency telecommunications
capabilities and services.
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Status of international Conventions
to facilitate the global circulation of radiocommunication equipment
in emergency and disaster relief situations and, in particular, the
Inter-American Conventions.
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Examine and summarize the
critical legal, regulatory and policy aspects associated with
disaster relief.
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Hear from experiences to
better understand the operational needs and constraints, in
particular, identifying areas where problems could have been avoided
through the existence of a more suitable ICT infrastructure.
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Explain the roles of
all parties affected, such as
telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers as
well as government and private sector representatives of applied
sectors of broadcasting, remote sensing, Internet, Amateur Radio,
etc.
This is a unique
opportunity to identify priorities and address areas essential to
mobilizing the region to respond to the challenges of disaster relief.
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Time Washington,DC |
Topic |
Participant(s) |
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1:30
– 1:45 |
Opening |
Amb.
Albert R. Ramdin,
Assistant Secretary General, OAS (Confirmed)
Amb.
Michael Gardner, Chairman of USTTI (Confirmed) |
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1:45
– 2:15 |
Benefits of cooperation between countries for the provision of
effective and appropriate assistance in case of disasters.
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CITEL
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2:15
– 2:45 |
From
a telecommunications perspective, the telecommunication policies
and/or initiatives developed to reduce the Caribbean Region’s
vulnerability to natural disasters. |
Ms.
Jacqueline Wilson,
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public
Administration and Information
Trinidad and Tobago (Invited)
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2:45
– 3:15 |
Elements of existing and ongoing work in the Central America
Region which indicate the emergency preparedness for the Region. |
Mr. Rasel Antonio Tomé, President, CONATEL –
Honduras (Confirmed)
|
|
3:15
– 3:45 |
Requirements on Telecommunications for Disaster Relief |
Mr.
Alvin Lezama, President, CONATEL - Venezuela (Invited) |
|
3:45
– 4:15 |
Emergency preparedness and Disaster Relief Coordination Program. |
Ms.
Mirtha Roses, Director of the Pan
American Health Organization (PAHO) (Invited) |
|
4:15
– 4:45 |
Regulatory, technical and operational issues which this agency is
facing at present. Specific advantages and disadvantages of
technology to enhance natural disaster operations.
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Vice-Adm. Lautenbacher, NOAA
Administrator (Invited) |
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4:45
– 5:15 |
The role of Amateur Radio in emergency management and to provide
communication services to assist in public protection and disaster
relief efforts.
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Mr.
Rod Stafford, President IARU-Region II (Confirmed) |
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5:15
– 5:30 |
Conclusions |
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Regional dialogue on
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