UCC Annual Sector review presentation

Review of the Performance of UCC-BC 2010/11 and Planned Activities for 2011/12

By: Ann Rita Ssemboga

Ag. Director, Competition and Corporate Affairs 8th August 2011

Content Overview of the administrative and legal framework for

UCC-BC UCC Performance 2010/11 BC Performance 2010/11 The Merger The Business Case- SWOT Revised Strategic Objectives – Priority Activities Finances Fact Sheet

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Legal Framework

UCC

The UCC was established in 1998 by the Communications Act of 1997 (Cap 106, Laws of Uganda) as an independent regulator for the communications sector.

BC

The Broadcasting Council was established in 1998 following the enactment of the Electronic media Act of 1996 (Cap 104, Laws of Uganda).

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Legal Framework ContdFunctions of the UCC

To license and regulate all telecommunications, post and courier service providers

To develop and improve rural communications services.

To introduce, encourage, and enable competition in the sector

To efficiently manage the national radio spectrum and other scarce resources

Functions of the BC

Licensing and regulating radio and television stations,

Providing for thelicensing of television sets,

Amending and consolidating the law relating to electronic media


UCC Performance 2010

Key Planned Activities 2010/11

Targeted Output 2010-11

Achievement 2010-11

Policy Advice Draft Sector polices submitted to the line Ministry

Provided input to;• Proposed UCC/BC Merger laws• National E- waste management policy• Postal Policy • Telecom Policy• Cyber and e-commence laws & policies

Define framework for Infrastructure Sharing and Number Portability.

Framework in place

1. Consultations of infrastructure sharing completed and guideline to be adopted by the industry

2. Benchmarks on NP done- A detailed cost benefit and industry consultation planned in 2011/12





Achievement 2010-11

Improve capacity (Equipment & HR) in spectrum monitoring

Efficient Management and utilization

• 2 Spectrum Monitoring Stations in Gulu and Mbarara to be completed by Dec 2011

• 5 Stations in place now.analogue to digital broadcasting migration project

Readiness by 2012

• Provided input to the analogue and digital policy

• License framework completed• Public awareness

Public dialogues Empowered communication consumers

• 3 public dialogues conducted in Westnile, Western and Eastern Uganda





Achievement 2010-11

Procure adequate QoS equipment, carry out measurements and name and shame

New equipment and name and shame policy in place

• Equipment procured • Regular QoS measurements• Publication of QoS poor performers• Punitive measures for low QoS

Participate in a Pilot Post Code System

Operational Post Code System in the piloted area

• Participated and provided budget support for the project

Installation of traffic monitoring (IN) system

Procure a Traffic Monitoring Equipment

Procurement process in final stages





Achievement 2010-11

Establish a fully fledged Records Management Centre and an Electronic Data Management information System

Fully operational IMIS and EDMA

IMIS Project completed with 4 subsystems (Regis, Finis, Huris, Libis)An EDMS shall also be launched by 30th August

Upgrade of IT systems

An up to date IT and secure system

Disaster Mgt centre in place as well as updated secure IT systems and network




Targeted Output 2010-11 Achievement 2010-11

Provide ICT labs in secondary schools country wide

Have 546 Operational school laboratories, and ICT information centres country wide

566 School ICT Laboratories completed

Telemedicine in selected hospitals

113 Telemedicine Projects

All 113 telemedicine projects in place

Broadband services, communication information centres, charging facilities to underserved areas.

Broadband Connectivity project in 200 location

Connectivity in 120 locations completed

21 Regional ICT training centre

4 regional ICT training centres completed

ICT Support to selected Local Govt institutions

All RDC offices equipped with computers MP procurement underway.

Call Centres Budget support to NITA




Targeted Output 2010-11 Achievement 2010-11

Agric, Educ. & Health content devt

ToRs completed and the procurement process shall commence in 2011

Implementation of the UCC R&D Strategy

Appropriate interventions undertaken as a result of research information

Research projects completed include1. ICTs in SMEs2. ICTs by PWDs in the Education

Sector3. Basic Survey on Mobile Money

Services and UsageCollaborations with Academia/ Sector Research Support activities


BC Performance 2010/11



Achievement 2010-11

Digital Migration Smooth Transitions • Draft License prepared for a signal distributor • Development of human resource skills necessary for the digital transition •Benchmark visits •Digital Rights Management and digital content guideline

Content Regulation • Contents management guidelines • Video and cinema sector

Draft Policy, Laws and Regulation

Provide input to •Broadcasting policy•Merger law and review of regulations


Business Plan Activities 2011/12

The Merger- Cabinet Decision of 25th April 2007 Presidential Directive on 18th Dec 2009 to merge the

BC and UCC. A Ministerial Directive of 6th Dec 2010 which

operationalized the merger which set up a transitional body to oversee the discharge the functions of the BC and the UCC


Review of Business Case/ SWOT


Our Resources

• Accumulated experiences and

regulatory tools developed

• Explicit revenues sources and broad

asset base

• Enabling institutional operating

systems and procedures

Future Trends

• Relative regional economic stability

• Vibrant and dynamic sector with

continuous innovation propelling

growth

• Regional integration

• Upcoming challenges of

convergence of technology

• The effects of global socio-

economic challenges

Review of Business Case/ SWOT


Our Concerns

• Delayed policy and legal framework to the merger

• Harmonising current regulatory frameworks

• Sustaining effective regulatory framework

• Establishing measuring and monitoring of performance tools for institutions and players

• Enforcing compliance of licensing obligations.

Sector Challenges

• Balancing the attractiveness and competitiveness of the sector.

• Ensuring equity in infrastructure investment.

• The impact of increasing uniqueness of cyber crime

Transitional Strategic Objectives for 2011/12

Objective Statement Actions

SO 1: Foster an enabling environment for engagement of all stakeholders in the growth and development of the sector

a) Mainstream PPP for effective regulationb) Design a consultative framework for

stakeholders engagement in policy and regulatory development process

c) Continue with to bridge the gap in service delivery and promote social welfare and inclusion of social groups

d) Strengthen R & D contribute to the engagement process to contribute to the growth of the sector

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UCC/BC Strategic Objectives for 2011/12

Objective Statement ActionsSO2: Maintain an efficient and effective regulatory framework that promotes sustainable development of the sector

a) Design and manage communications resources utilization plan to effectively regulate

b) Draft long term roadmap to develop and enforce codes and standards to enforce compliance to license obligations.

c) Review regulatory frameworks to integrate regulatory frameworks of merged entities

d) Develop monitoring instruments to enforce compliance to licenses obligations

e) Mainstream environmental aspects in all regulatory activities

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Strategic Objective for 2011/12

Objective Statement Actions

SO3: Maintain a competitive framework that fosters equitable access to reliable, quality and innovative services by consumers and citizens

a) Develop strategies to empower consumers to influence the market and protect their rights

b) Review and Initiate new regulatory frameworks and instruments to enhance competition

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UCC/BC Strategic Objective for 2011/12

Objective Statement ActionsSO4: Enhance efficiency of the organization for effective regulation

a) Formulate strategy, governance and organizational systems, structures when the new Converged Legislation is enacted

b) Review and Introduce organizational performance management tools

c) Embed risk management in organizational operations

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Priorities 2011/12

1. Merger UCC-BC- a) Laws and regulations

b) Administrative structure.

2. Enhancing monitoring and enforcement capabilities a) Technical- Spectrum, QoS, Emission etc

b) Financial- Internal efficiencies, external performance monitoring

c) Project performance management – RCDF


Priorities 2011/121. Designing and strengthening business models and

frameworks a) Continue with digital migration

b) The Post codes,

c) Quality of Service

d) Baseline research in the Video and film industry

e) Interconnection costing - new regime in place

f) infrastructure sharing- Implementation of guidelines

g) Number portability- Consultation and NP study


Priorities 2011/121. Consumer awareness

2. Carrying out market analysis and research-“ Evidence based regulation”

3. Support Research and Innovation Innovation and Incubation support fund

4. Institutional growth and Capacity Development

Performance Measurement Tools (Score card)


RCDF Projects 2011/12

Project Quantity Budget (USD)

ICT Labs for tertiary Institutions 34 694,416

Laptops for Members of Parliament 380 500,080

School ICT Labs (10/11) n-computing 45 919,080

School ICT Labs (solar) (10/11) 130 2,655,120

Web Portal developments in districts 32 102,120

School ICT Labs (11/12) solar 10 120,000

School ICT Labs n- computing 30 204,240

Connectivity 500 sites 125,000


Finances 10/11

2010-11 Budget Extracts from Draft

Account 2010/11

TOTAL REVENUE & GRANT

60,368,478,196

62,559,527,723

TOTAL EXPENDITURE &GRANTS

49,207,701,482

37,848,274,487

CAPITAL EXPENIDTURE

8,414,834,524

2,218,327,748

LOAN REPAYMENT

1,863,150,000

10,500,458,941

SURPLUS/DEFICIT AFTER CAPEX

882,792,190

11,992,466,547

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Revenue and Recurrent Expenditure Uganda Shillings

Total revenue from operations 47,793,874,796

IDA grant 8,638,500,000

Deferred income 17,910,600,000

Total revenue & grant 74,342,974,796

Recurrent expenditure 58,333,651,968

Ida grants disbursements 8,638,500,000

Total expenditure & grants 66,972,151,968

Operating surplus before tax & CAPEX 7,370,822,828

Capital expenditure 7,315,756,000

Surplus/deficit after CAPEX 55,066,828


Finances 11/12

THANK YOU


Fact Sheet

December 2010

March 2011 June 2011

Number of Providers (PIP) 26 24 24

Number of Providers (PSP) 37 37 37

Number of Subscribers Fixed 327,114 234,447 216,163

Number of subscribers Mobile 12,828,264 13,955,014 14,615,641 Tele-density 42 44 47

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Mar-June 11 27

Broadcasting

Status Mar 11 June 11

Radio Operational 229 229

Not Operational 48 48

Total Licensed 277 277

TV Operational 54 54

Not Operational 14 14

Number of TV stations

68 68

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