The studying on Dynamics of

Women in ICT Sector in the ASEAN

Member 21-22 September 2011 Jakarta, Indonesia21-22 September 2011 Jakarta, Indonesia

By: Phisithphay KOKMILA. Email: kphisithphay@yahoo.com

Ministry of Post and Telecommunication Lao PDR

I. Country profile

� Area : 236.800 sq km

� Population: ( approximation):

6.4 million

• Female: (approximation): 3.2 million

- in organization (approximation):

One million.

- Work in ICT sector: ( approximation):

1.25% of total women. 1.25% of total women.

� Rural population : 70 %

� Capital City: Vientiane, Provinces: 17

- Districts: 142

� GDP: USD 900 ( per Province)

� Export: Electricity, Timber, and Mining .

� Economic growth rate: 8.1% (2010)

� Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)

�Telecom and Internet

� Fixed lines: 150.362 sub. sub.

�� Mobile (GSM): 5.480.851 sub.

� CDMA/WLL: 41.719 sub. .

�� TeledensityTeledensity: 67%: 67%

�� Internet: Internet: 23.134 Users23.134 Users�� Internet: Internet: 23.134 Users23.134 Users-- DialDial--up: 8.700 Users,up: 8.700 Users,

-- ADSL : 13.528 UsersADSL : 13.528 Users

-- P Star : 800 UsersP Star : 800 Users

-- Wireless: 3.176 UsersWireless: 3.176 Users

Introduction

During the growth of the Information Communication

Techno-logy in Lao country , mostly Lao women are

missing of encourage from many parts of Government,

Organization, Enterprise and others to achieve their

economic and to demonstrate empowering of women.

Some women in ICT sector can opportunity on their

job. Therefore, barriers on women are still mainjob. Therefore, barriers on women are still main

factors for Lao women to express their abilities. Not

only is the low participation of women in ICT a problem

for women but also for the industry and the country.

Women are lack of the increasing number of

technology-related job opportunities. This is how to

empowering of Dynamics of women in ICT sector.

Lao women union plan

2011-2015

1. To pass a revised law on the promotion and

protection of women.

2. To expand the consulting service the all

province and some major districts.province and some major districts.

3. To improve and promote the gender

equality between men and women to be

realized and practicable.

4.To create women webside. And ect….

III. Telecom Policy and Regulation

� Currently, Lao telecommunications and ICT sector is regulated by the Law on Telecommunications 2001.

� In addition, the Decree on Organization and Operation of National Authority of Post and Telecommunications (NAPT) and various

telecom regulations and notifications.� Reference to the Presidential Decree No 107/POS, dated

30 June 2011 on the Government structure of Lao PDR. 30 June 2011 on the Government structure of Lao PDR.

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication (MPT) have been established. This is the upgrading the National Authority of Posts and Telecommunication.

� The Ministry of Post and Telecommunication is responsible for the day-to-day regulation of post, telecommunications and ICT sector including licensing, the regulation of frequency spectrum, numbering and electronic addressing, technical regulation and unlawful use of telecommunications networks.

� The government have outlined an ambitious, but

appropriate range of broad policy objectives that govern

our approach to the ICT sector. This involves :

1. Increasing access to ICT, especially in underserved

regional areas and communities;

2. Ensure the efficient use of resources

3. Creating an enabling environment for the adoption of

new technologies;new technologies;

4. Removing the obstacles to competition and

eliminating anti-competitive practices;

5. Encouraging foreign investment;

6. Developing ICT skills and competencies in government,

industry and society; and

7. Ensuring the availability of services at affordable prices.

� Challenges for Developing Economies

• Lao PDR Recognizes that ICT is essential for continuing

economic and social development of the country. ICT is

also a key driver of national competitiveness.

• For a country like Lao PDR, the challenge of developing

ICT is doubled. It must :

- Deploy basic network infrastructure and increase the - Deploy basic network infrastructure and increase the

penetration of computers, and

- Develop the advanced digital applications, electronic

commerce and online services essential for the

participation in the global information economy.

• Using the appropriate international precedent and

advise from global industry experts , Lao PDR is now undertaking substantial reforms to is ICT sector

1) Fixed lines subscribers

2) Mobile subscribers

2,022,133

3,366,760

4,139,056

5,480,851

3000000

4000000

5000000

6000000

1,230,0301,450,100

2,022,133

657,528

0

1000000

2000000

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

June

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Dial-Up 47400 40800 2900 8000 9100 6149

ADSL 780 1038 3520 5550 13022 7235

IP Star 100 100 800 800 800 204

Internet statistic

IP Star 100 100 800 800 800 204

Wireless 3176 3176

�Lao PDR is ready to provide ICT services in

rural and remote areas.

� Lao mobile market is expanding to rural,

80 % of the country has mobile coverage.

� All provinces has connected by fiber optic

cables which is import for potential ICT cables which is import for potential ICT

services

V. Conclusion

• In present era, information and communicationtechnology is one of the most advanced technologywhich has a tremendous important role in socio-economic development

• We continue open up the industry to facilitatepartnership and inward investment opportunities inorder to play our part in the growth of the region.Critical to this is not just capital investment but theCritical to this is not just capital investment but thecross border transfer of skills and capabilities socritical to development of sustainable ICT sector inLao PDR.

• ICT in Lao PDR is still in the beginning (new) and a lotof works/efforts are needed for the successful of thedevelopment .