Next Generation Universal Service Obligations (USO 2.0) Programs in

ASEAN

FOR MORE INFORMATIONDesy Fatimah, USAID/ASEANdfatimah@usaid.gov

Tim Buehrer, ASEAN-USAID IGNITEtbuehrer@nathaninc.com

Expand the focus of universal service obligation policies to also include affordability, literacy, and applicability through the development of a next generation USO framework.

The Policy Continuum: 5/7

IGNITE's support

Problem Statement

Jan 2019

Oct 2019Inception

ExplorationDefinition

Drafting

Discussion

FinalizationEndorsement

Ratification ASEAN level implementation

Member State Implementation

2018

2019

July

Aug

Workshop on USO frameworks and broadband policies in the region

Approach to Next Generation Universal Service Obligation (USO 2.0) Programs in ASEAN

2020

SEA Online Snapshot

630 millionTotal Population

45:55 Urban : Rural

Global Online Snapshot

220 millionInternet Users

36% Internet Penetration

Implication for SEA

53:47Urban : Rural

42% Internet Penetration

211 millionSocial Network Users

34% Social Network Penetration

29% Social Network Penetration

119%Mobile Penetration

98%Mobile Penetration

Effective reach to upcountry population

Relatively low internet penetration

Crazy about social media

Everyone has at least 1 cell phone

Traditional universal access policies have focused on access only; studies show that affordability, literacy, and applicability are equally important.

White paper on USO framework submitted and accepted.

International Telecommunications Union (ITU) drafts USO 2.0 Framework.

Workshop on best practices on telecenters (internet cafes).

Implement next generation universal obligation programs at then national level

Organize a consultative workshop for policy makers and industry on broadband policy and USO with ITU and Indonesia.

Oct

Documents endorsed Implementation grant approach approved

Source: ASEAN Up, Oct 2019

Promoting USO as an integral component of national broadband strategies

ASEAN Solutions US-ACTI Support

IGNITE's Support

November 2019