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BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AUTHORITY
Impact 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: [email protected]
Website: www.bta.org.bw
ITU Seminar, Kampala, Septemeber 4th, 2003
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.
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) .
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
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
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
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 nonionizing radiation (NIR) specialties will present
lectures on the Subject.
BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
THANK YOU !!!
ITU Seminar, Kampala, September 4th, 2003