Lusaka
Zambia
- Nancy Johanne Sundberg
- Christine Sund
- Halima Letamo
Introductory
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Description
Organized by ITU and the World Bank, with support from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the training on satellite regulations is designed to allow participants to gain greater knowledge and a more in-depth understanding of the key principles of satellite regulations with a focus on LEO satellite communications (Broadband and IoT). The course will examine the international legal and regulatory framework that governs the use and management of radio frequency spectrum and associated orbits, ITU's specific regulatory processes, national and regional licensing and spectrum allocation frameworks, the roles and responsibilities of the different agencies, the importance of monitoring and enforcement, market access and service offerings. Participants will gain insights into technological and economic aspects, security, risk mitigation and resiliency requirements, and be familiarized with the World Bank＊s procurement approaches on broadband connectivity with a specific focus on the role of satellite within the broader technology mix to achieve universal meaningful connectivity.
Practical scenarios and case studies will be utilized to illustrate the application of these regulations in real-world situations.
- National telecommunication/ICT regulators
- Policy makers and government officials in telecommunications, spectrum and satellite
Qualifications or experience needed to participate in this training course:
- Basic Understanding of Telecommunications and Satellite Technology: Participants should have a foundational knowledge of telecommunications principles and satellite technology. This includes understanding how satellites operate and the basics of satellite communication.
- General Awareness of Space Operations and Management: A general understanding of space operations, including aspects like orbital mechanics, frequency bands, and space debris management, can be helpful, especially for engineers and academic participants.
- Legal and Policy Frameworks (For Regulators): Participants from policymakers and national regulatory bodies should ideally have some background in legal and policy frameworks related to telecommunications and space activities.
- Familiarity with International Regulations (desirable but not mandatory): While not a strict prerequisite, familiarity with international regulations and standards in the field of telecommunications and space technology will be beneficial. This will help in understanding the context and importance of the regulations being discussed.
- Problem-solving and Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex information and apply it to practical scenarios will be advantageous in understanding the regulatory processes and their implications for satellite projects.
- Enthusiasm for Learning about Space Regulations: A keen interest in the field of space regulations, international cooperation in space activities, and the role of entities like ITU is essential for all participants.
Selection criteria:
- Participants should have completed the self-paced course on Global satellite regulation essentials: key principles, institutional landscape and the role of ITU | 鎊飪扦弝け
- As part of the application questionnaire, participants should have submitted a two-pager describing the challenges their country faces and the opportunities they see with satellite regulation and the next steps.
Number of available places for the cohort: 35
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret the fundamental principles of Orbit-Spectrum International Regulatory Framework
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of ITU in regulating satellite projects
- Apply practical knowledge of international regulations for the use and management of radio frequency spectrum and associated orbits
- Describe the regulatory frameworks and policy considerations governing LEO satellite communications
- Relate the principles of satellite regulation to real-world scenarios through case studies.
- Examine the standard contract and SLA provisions protecting contractor＊s rights
The methodology integrates lectures, group exercises, case studies and peer-to-peer learning, and real-world application.
Participants must attend at least 80% of the sessions to meet the attendance requirement.
Activity & Weighting (%)
- Groupwork Day 1: 15%
- Groupwork Day 2: 15%
- Groupwork Day 3: 15%
- Final Quiz: 55%
A total score of 70% or higher is required to obtain the 鎊飪扦弝け certificate
Day 1 (October)
08:30每09:00 每 Registration
09:00每09:30 每 Opening of the training
09:30每11:00 每 Session 1: Introduction to Satellite Communications Regulation
Overview of Spectrum Orbit Resources and ITU International Regulatory Framework
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of satellite connectivity in the digital ecosystem, including ITU spectrum regulations and treaties.
- Describe the current landscape of satellite communications, particularly LEOs, in Africa.
- Identify components of satellite system architecture and their integration with terrestrial systems (transponders, antennas, ground stations, user equipment, control systems), with a focus on recent LEO systems.
- List satellite services and applications across sectors, including broadband communications, IoT, and D2D.
Activities: Quiz, presentations, videos.
Reading material:
- Digital regulation platform: (See in particular articles on Regulation of NGSO satellite constellations, satellite direct-to-device services)
- ITU-D Study Group1 report on
- : Guidance on the regulatory framework for national spectrum management
11:00每11:30 每 Coffee break
11:30每12:30 每 Session 2: Regulatory Procedures for LEO Networks
Topics include:
- Regulatory process for LEO networks subject to coordination.
- Regulatory procedure for LEO networks not subject to coordination.
- BR software and databases.
- Space sustainability, monitoring, and interference reporting (SIRRS).
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of ITU Radio Regulations, frequency allocation, coordination, and interference mitigation for LEO networks.
- Outline principles, standards, and issues concerning national and international procedures to allocate and coordinate frequencies, manage interference, and notify stations (terrestrial and space).
Activities: Presentations, videos.
12:30每13:30 每 Lunch break
13:30每15:00 每 Session 3: Group Exercise 每 MIFR Submission
Capture the complete information to be submitted to ITU for a LEO satellite for its recording in the Master International Frequency Register.
Participants will:
- Apply key principles of orbit/spectrum regulation.
- Understand mandatory information required for BR submissions.
- Use BR software for API, coordination, and notification requests under Articles 9 and 11 of the Radio Regulations.
Activities: Group exercise.
15:30每17:00 每 Session 4: Economics of LEO Satellite Communications
Participants will examine:
- Demand for satellite communication services.
- State of competition.
- System lifespan, capital and operational expenses, potential revenues, and taxation impacts.
Activities: Presentations, quizzes.
17:00每17:30 每 Debrief on Day 1
Day 2 (October)
09:00每11:00 每 Session 5: National Licensing Regulation Approaches for LEOs
Participants will examine:
- Regulatory review, mandates, responsibilities, and consultation mechanisms.
- Types of licenses and market access requirements (landing rights, earth stations, service licenses, gateways, spectrum license, orbital resources, customer terminals).
- License fees, ownership requirements, and social obligations (e.g., universal service contributions).
Activities: Presentations, videos, participant presentations (e.g., Kenya, Malawi).
10:30每11:00 每 Coffee break
11:00每12:30 每 Session 6: Security, Privacy, and Sovereignty
Focus on:
- Lawful interception.
- Cyber threats and mitigation.
- Security of gateways and transmission links.
Activities: Presentations, interactive exercise.
12:30每13:30 每 Lunch
13:30每14:30 每 Session 7: Group Exercise 每 LEO Satellite Licensing
Application of principles from earlier sessions.
Activities: Group exercise.
14:30每15:30 每 Session 8: Emergency Communications and Environmental Issues
Participants will examine:
- The role of satellites in disaster risk management (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery).
- Regulatory measures for real-time emergency response.
Activities: Presentations, exchanges.
15:30每16:00 每 Coffee break
16:00每17:30 每 Session 9: Real Case Presentations and Discussions
Country cases (including ITU/FCDO project examples) to discuss:
- National spectrum regulations.
- Licensing.
- Coordination and interference mitigation.
Activities: Presentations, group discussions.
Debrief for Day 2.
Day 3 (October)
09:00每10:30 每 Session 10: Satellite Technology and Digital Transformation
Participants will:
- Analyze the economic rationale for satellite adoption to bridge digital divides.
- Understand how satellites fit into digital transformation strategies, referencing World Bank and country experiences, plus relevant literature.
Activities: Presentations, interactive group exercise.
10:30每11:00 每 Coffee break
11:30每12:30 每 Session 11: Preparing RfPs
Focus on:
- Structuring and preparing tender documents.
- Key RfP components and procurement timelines.
- Steps from tender structuring to acceptance testing and verification protocols.
Activities: Presentations.
12:30每13:30 每 Lunch
13:30每15:00 每 Session 12: Service Level Agreements and Contracts
Participants will explore:
- Key SLA requirements after service provider selection.
- Terms and conditions in customer agreements for satellite services (payment terms, service areas, performance metrics, local assistance, traffic monitoring, guarantees).
Activities: Presentations.
15:00每15:30 每 Coffee break
15:30每16:30 每 Session 13: Affordability of Satellite Services for Low-Income Populations
Participants will examine:
- Government and Development Partner strategies to enhance affordability (vouchers, least subsidy tenders, direct financing for rural connectivity).
Activities: Presentations, participant discussion.
16:30每17:30 每 Wrap-up
Participants share takeaways and next steps.
Final quiz to be taken online after the training.
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all 鎊飪扦弝け training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
