Working Groups & Committees
EACO Working Groups
EACO Working Groups bring together technical experts from Member States to develop harmonised policies, standards, and best practices across the communications, ICT, postal, and broadcasting sectors in the East African region.
7 Working Groups
WG 1EACO Communications Sector Indicators HarmonisationWG 2ICT Infrastructure Development, Connectivity, Sharing and Digital InclusionWG4Postal and Courier Service Development and RegulationsWG 5Broadcasting Development, Spectrum Management & Media Services RegulationsWG 6Communications Numbering Plans, IP Addressing, Service Pricing & Industry AnalysisWG 7E-Waste Management and Green ICTsWG3Consumer Protection, Quality of Service & Cybersecurity
Technical Clusters
All Working Groups
WG 1
Leadership
Burundi
Uganda
Chairperson
Agence de Regulation et de Controle des Telecommunications (ARCT)
Vice Chairperson
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Terms of Reference
- 1To identify and promote the use of common communications sector indicators and data collection methods across member states, to improve the comparability and consistency of communications sector statistics.
- 2To support capacity building efforts in member states related to the collection and analysis of communications sector statistics.
- 3To produce reports and publications on communications sector statistics and trends in the region, including through the development of a common communications sector statistical framework and data dissemination platform.
- 4To collaborate with other regional and international organizations working on communication statistics, in order to share best practices, coordinate activities, and leverage resources.
- 5To provide technical advice and support to member states and other stakeholders on issues related to communications sector statistics, including the use of these statistics for evidence- based policy and decision-making. WG02: ICT Infrastructure Development, Connectivity, Sharing and Digital Inclusion.
WG 2
LeadershipUganda
Tanzania
Chairperson
Uganda Communications Commission - UCC
Vice Chairperson
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority - TCRA
Terms of Reference
- 1To develop the Regional Broadband Strategy.
- 2To develop the regional digital economy strategy.
- 3To review existing interconnect agreements and Legal frameworks.
- 4To develop a concept note for the establishment of a regional clearing house
- 5To prepare project proposal for establishment of a regional clearing house
- 6To carry out a situation analysis on existence of type approval labs (TAL) in partner states
- 7To develop concept note on the establishment of regional TAL
- 8To prepare project proposal for establishment of a regional TAL
- 9To Identify and implement mechanisms to enable access and usage of ICTs by Youth, women and PWDs
WG4
LeadershipTanzania
Kenya
Chairperson
anzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
Vice Chairperson
Communication Authority of Kenya (CA)
Terms of Reference
- 1To develop a Harmonized Model Postal and Courier Policy and Regulatory Framework.
- 2To develop a model guideline for harmonization of postal and courier security.
- 3To develop a Universal Postal Service & Access model Framework.
- 4To develop a Framework for financial inclusion in a modernized post set up.
- 5To develop a harmonised strategy for Addressing and Post code.
- 6To develop a postal e-commerce strategy including the cross border facilitation framework
- 7To develop a blueprint to transform post offices into ICT hubs for provision of e-Government services.
WG 5
Leadership
South SudanBurundi
Chairperson
National Communications Authority (NCA)
Vice Chairperson
Agence de Régulation et de Contrôle des télecommunications (ARCT )
Terms of Reference
- 1To develop a Telecommunication policy and regulatory frameworks in EAC member States.
- 2To develop a Harmonized Model Digital Broadcasting Policy and Regulatory Framework.
- 3Development of harmonized framework on the Authorization and Use of Maritime Frequencies, Maritime
- 4Mobile Service Identities (MMSI) and call signs within the region.
- 5To develop of guidelines on the authorization and use of Meteorological frequencies in the region.
- 6To develop of guideline on the authorization and use of Aeronautical frequencies in the region.
- 7Review existing EACO cross-border frequency coordination framework.
- 8To develop of a regulatory framework for Local Content Development and Management.
- 9To conduct studies on the impact of emerging technologies on regulation (including spectrum management and broadcasting).
- 10To coordinate the implementation of mobile cross-border frequency framework.
- 11To coordinate preparations for WRC within the region and follow up implementation of its Resolutions.
- 12To coordinate and follow up the work of the relevant ITU Study Group(s) and facilitate the development of regional recommendations or contributions relating to the work of this ITU Study Group(s) or other relevant international and regional organization
WG 6
LeadershipKenya
Rwanda
Chairperson
Communication Authority of Kenya (CA)
Vice Chairperson
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)
Terms of Reference
- 1To develop guidelines for M2M and IoT Identification.
- 2Identify best practices for management of numbering resources in the region.
- 3Identification of numbering resources for additional emergency and common user services
- 4To undertake a study on the impact of e-sims on the future of numbering
- 5To undertake a study on competition and consumer concerns related to collection, processing, usage, sharing and monetization of consumer digital information within the EAC region
- 6Carry out a study on co-regulation of cross border digital financial services
- 7Develop a regional tariff tracker for communication services in the region
- 8Undertake a study on data/internet pricing in region
- 9To coordinate and follow up the work of the relevant ITU Study Group(s) and facilitate the development of regional recommendations or contributions relating to the work of this ITU Study Group(s) or other relevant international and regional organization.
WG 7
LeadershipRwandaTanzania
Chairperson
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)
Vice Chairperson
TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (TCRA)
Terms of Reference
- 1To analyze the level of e-waste in the region and its impact on humans and the environment.
- 2To harmonize policies, strategies and regulations on e-waste management in the region.
- 3To recommend adoption of green ICT best practices by stakeholders in the communications sector.
- 4To recommend national and regional environmentally sound e- waste management systems for the EAC region.
- 5To develop strategies for public awareness on issues relating to e-waste.
- 6To recommend strategies for collaboration/cooperation between National ICT Regulators, National Environmental Management Authorities and other environmental management Agencies with a view to establishing and strengthening the e- waste management systems within the region.
- 7To coordinate and follow up the work of the relevant ITU Study Group(s) and facilitate the development of regional recommendations or contributions relating to the work of this ITU Study Group(s) or other relevant international and regional organization.
WG3
LeadershipRwandaSouth Sudan
Chairperson
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority – RURA
Vice Chairperson
National Communications Authority - NCA
Terms of Reference
- 1To develop a harmonised child online protection and safety framework.
- 2To develop a model guideline for Quality of Service for data.
- 3To develop a model guideline for consumer protection for digital financial services.
- 4To develop a framework for assessment of member countries Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity (CCM).
- 5To develop a regional strategy for coordination and management of Cybersecurity.
- 6To establish a framework for collaboration among the national CERTs in the region
- 7To develop operational procedures for the regional CERT
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EACO Working Groups welcome technical experts, regulators, operators, and stakeholders from Member States. Participation helps shape harmonised policies and standards across the East African communications sector.