Join us for a comprehensive training on Enhanced Awareness of Spectrum Sharing and its Relevance in Africa and EMC Compliance, taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, from March 11 to 16, 2024.
Spectrum Sharing
As demand for wireless data grows exponentially, spectrum scarcity becomes a pressing challenge for African countries. Spectrum sharing, the utilization of a single spectrum band by multiple users simultaneously, emerges as a promising solution to address this issue.
This session delves into the fundamentals of spectrum sharing and its unique relevance in the African context. Participants will gain insights into various spectrum sharing models, exploring their advantages and challenges. They will also discover real-world applications of spectrum sharing in Africa and best practices for implementing effective spectrum sharing strategies.
EMC Compliance
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are ubiquitous in our modern world, emanating from various electronic devices and infrastructure. While EMFs are essential for enabling wireless communications, it's crucial to ensure their safe and controlled use to protect human health and the environment.
This session provides an in-depth introduction to EMC compliance, emphasizing its significance in safeguarding public well-being and environmental sustainability. Participants will learn to evaluate EMF exposure levels, identify potential emission sources, and implement appropriate mitigation measures to comply with relevant regulations.
DAY ONE: MONDAY 11TH MARCH 2024
08:00-09:00 Registration of Participants & Documentation
09:00-10:00 OPENING CEREMONY (PRIDA Project and Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, BOCRA)
SESSION 1: ENHANCED AWARENESS OF SPECTRUM SHARING
10:30 -11:30 Introduction to spectrum sharing
11:30 – 12:30 Technical aspects of frequency band sharing
12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:30 Frequency sharing by services
15:30 -16:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
16:00 – 17:00 Frequency sharing by services
Presentation of session 1 : Principles, techniques and regulatory tools of spectrum sharing
DAY TWO: TUESDAY 12th MARCH 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Registration of participants
09:00 – 10:30 Band sharing evaluation
10:30-11:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 12:30 Introduction to spectrum sharing regulatory mechanisms
12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:30 Regulatory methods for enhanced spectrum management
15:30 - 16:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
16:00 - 17:00 Regulatory methods for enhanced spectrum management
DAY THREE – WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Registration of participants
09:00 - 10:30 National experiences on spectrum sharing
10:30-11:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 12:30 National experiences on spectrum sharing
12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:30 National experiences on spectrum sharing
15:30 - 16:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
16:00 - 17:00 Wrap-up of the session on spectrum sharing
SESSION 2: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (EMF) EXPOSURE LEVELS COMPLIANCE
DAY FOUR – THURSDAY 14th MARCH 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Registration of participants
09:00 - 10:30 Introduction to EMF and source of radiation
10:30-11:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 12:30 Wireless Devices and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:30 EMF policies, guidelines and standards
15:30 - 16:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
16:00 - 17:00 Recent development in 5G EMF policies, guidelines, radiation measurement and monitoring
DAY FIVE – FRIDAY 15th MARCH 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Registration of participants
09:00 - 10:30 Public education strategy on EMF exposure and public health concerns
10:30-11:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 12:30 Electromagnetic intensity measurement and monitoring system
13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:30 Measurement of RF-EMF exposure
15:30 - 16:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
16:00 - 17:00 National experiences on EMF exposure levels compliance
DAY SIX – SATURDAY 16th MARCH 2024
08:30 - 09:00 Registration of participants
09:00 - 10:30 National experiences on EMF exposure levels compliance
10:30-11:00 TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 12:30 Training assessment
Closing Ceremony
12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
A joint initiative of the AU, EU and ITU
