Completion of Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course by KCC/KISA/AIBD

The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in partnership with AIBD organised the “Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course” from 9 May to 17 May 2012.

The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in partnership with AIBD organised the “Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course” from 9 May to 17 May 2012.

The course was the first collaboration course with AIBD this year, and 20 participants from 16 AIBD member countries were invited by KISA. The countries invited include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia,  Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Trainees attended lectures regarding digital switchover techniques and policies by Korean ICT experts and professors. The trainees attended the lectures and field trip with great interest, and were proactive and enthusiastic by asking many questions. In addition, attendees introduced the broadcasting and communication industry status of their home country during the country report presentation session. A cultural experience was held on the weekends and participants also visited Namsan N Seoul Tower and the Digital Pavilion on field tours.

On 15-16 May 2012, participants attended the 8th annual Korea Communications Conference at the Coex center. The theme of this year’s conference was “Smart communications: Revolution and Evolution” with a speaker lineup of  Korean industry key players including the CEOs of KT, Korea’s largest telecommunications company, Nokia Siemens Networks as well as the president of Bell Labs Korea.

Mr. Saqib Sheikh, AIBD Programme Manager, represented the Institute at the course.