APT Preparatory Group for ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014

WG3: ITU SECTORIAL ISSUES

WG3 will consider the issues related to three sectors of the ITU. Those are Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) and Telecommunication Development sector (ITU-D).

Chairman: Mr. Masanori Kondo (Japan)

WG3 will consider the following issues relating to each sector of ITU in three sub-WGs:

Sub-WG on ITU-R Issues:

  • Consider changes to the Constitution and Convention of the Union that have an impact on or may be required to improve the effectiveness of the ITU-R
  • Consider issues associated with cost recovery and satellite filings
  • Consider issues associated with the elected Officials, Members of the Radio Regulations Board
  • Review PP Resolutions/Recommendations relevant to the ITU-R
  • Review and contribute to improve the Strategic Plan for the Radiocommunication Sector
  • Review contributions and proposals to PP-14 from other regions and countries on radiocommunication issues
  • Consider any other issues determined by the Group in its work for the preparation to PP-14 or referred to the Group by WG3 or Plenary

Chairman: Mr. Ali Reza Darvishi, Director, Communication Regulatory Authority, MICT, Islamic Rep. of Iran (Email: [email protected])
Vice-Chairman: Mr. Norifumi Yamaguchi, Director, International Frequency Policy, MIC, Japan (Email: [email protected])

Sub-WG on ITU-T Issues:

  • Consider proposals to improve the efficiency of the sector to meet the needs of industry
  • Consider issues that could strengthen the relationship between ITU and industry forums and consortia, including adoption of outputs of forums and consortia as ITU outputs
  • Consider Council decisions on the ITU-T sector issues
  • Review the proposed Strategic Plan for the Standardization Sector
  • Review PP Resolutions/Recommendations relevant to the ITU-T
  • Review contributions and proposals to PP-14 from other regions and countries on telecommunication standardization issues
  • Consider changes to the Constitution and Convention (General Provisions and Rules) of the Union that have an impact on or may be required to improve the effectiveness of the ITU-T
  • Consider proposals to improve the efficiency of the sector to meet the needs of industry
  • Consider issues that could strengthen the relationship between ITU and industry forums and consortia, including adoption of outputs of forums and consortia as ITU outputs
  • Review the decision taken by WTSA-12 in relation with the activities of Review Committee as established by WTSA-12 with a view to propose any required action if necessary
  • Consider any other issues determined by the Group in its work for the preparation to PP-14 or referred to the Group by WG3 or Plenary

Chairman: Mr. Si Xianxiu, China Academy of Telecommunication Research, MIIT, P. R. of China (Email: [email protected])

Sub-WG on ITU-D Issues:

  • Consider further initiatives proposed by the WTDC-14 towards the development of ICT and bridging the digital divide
  • Consider the results of WTDC 2014. Including any declarations, resolutions and recommendations to the PP-14
  • Review the proposed Strategic Plan for the Development Sector
  • Review PP Resolutions/Recommendations relevant to the ITU-D
  • Review contributions and proposals to PP-14 from other regions and countries on ITU Development Sector issues
  • Review, in consultation and Liaison with WG2, the WSIS+10 Review Process
  • Consider any other issues determined by the Group in its work for the preparation to PP-14 or referred to the Group by WG3 or Plenary

Chairman: Dr. Tran Tuan Anh, Vietnam Telecommunications Authority, MIC, S.R. of Vietnam (Email: [email protected])

Related Documents to WG3: