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Next Generation Universal Service Obligations (USO 2.0) Programs in ASEAN FOR MORE INFORMATION Desy Fatimah, USAID/ASEAN [email protected] Tim Buehrer, ASEAN-USAID IGNITE [email protected] 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 2019 Inception Exploration Definition Drafting Discussion Finalization Endorsement 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 million Total Population 45:55 Urban : Rural Global Online Snapshot 220 million Internet Users 36% Internet Penetration Implication for SEA 53:47 Urban : Rural 42% Internet Penetration 211 million Social 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
