BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Impact of EMF Emissions on Humans

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITYImpact of
EMF Emissions on Humans the Environment ,
September 3rd-5th , 2003

• OTSILE LETEBELE
• BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
• PRIVATE BAG 00495
• GABORONE, BOTSWANA
• Tel. No. 267 3957755
• Fax. No. 267 3957976
• E-MAIL letebele_at_bta.org.bw
• Website www.bta.org.bw
• ITU Seminar, Kampala, Septemeber 4th, 2003

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• The basic principle of wireless communication is
  the transmission of information using
  electromagnetic waves.
• The effect on humans of electromagnetic energy
  emissions is an issue of public concern.

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• Public concern about EMF radiation is, partly a
  result of the spread of mobile technology, as
  almost everybody is potentially affect .
• There is widespread concern about radiation from
  cell phones and from the cell phone towers (base
  stations) .

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• Experience of Botswana on the subject
• Concern raised from different forums of the
  society.
• BTA had in the past requested to make
  presentation on the subject

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• Mobile operator are required as a licence
  condition to carry out environment impact study.
• Mobile operators have to seek authorization from
  Department of Town and Regional Planning for any
  new sites in cities.
• The Department may impose in its authorization
  such conditions such as colors of the antennas
  etc

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• A government department called National
  Conservation strategy Agency is the responsible
  body for Environmental conservation.
• No studies / policy in the country on impact of
  EMF on humans.
• Policy framework and legislation

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• The International NIR Workshop Symposium will
  take place in Seville, Spain, from 20 to 22 May
  2004
• This is ICNIRP/WHO Workshop
• Internationally recognized experts in all
  non-ionizing radiation (NIR) specialties will
  present lectures on the Subject.

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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

• THANK YOU !!!
• ITU Seminar, Kampala, September 4th, 2003