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The APT’s 45th Anniversary Web Page
The web page of the APT’s 45th Anniversary has been launched and posted on the APT website to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the APT throughout the year in 2024. The web page highlights the occasion and showcases the APT's history, milestone, success, and congratulatory messages from members and partner organizations. Please feel free to visit the anniversary web page at https://apt45thanniversary.com/.
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Recent Events:
· The 3rd Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-3) · Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum
Upcoming Events:
· Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services · APT Web Dialogue on Addressing the Mobile Gender Gap in the APAC region · The 36th APT Standardization Program Forum (ASTAP-36) · Virtual Interim Meeting of Working Group 3 of the APT WTSA-24 · The 1st Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-27 (APG27-1) · The 4th Meeting of APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-4) · The 24th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-24) · The 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-1) · The 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the APT Ministerial Meeting (CGMM-1) · APT Symposium on Spectrum Management
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The 3rd Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-3): 30 April – 2 May 2024, Siem Reap, Cambodia
APT WTSA24-3 was held from 30 April to 2 May 2024 in Siem Reap, Cambodia in hybrid format. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC). The meeting was attended by 260 delegates representing 22 Members, 20 Affiliate Members, and 5 international organizations. The objective of APT WTSA24-3 was to assist the APT members to prepare for the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 15 to 24 October 2024. APT WTSA24-3 also discussed the issues to be identified for WTSA-24 and developed candidate draft Preliminary APT Common Proposals (PACPs) on those issues based on the input contributions from the APT members.
The meeting was inaugurated by H.E. Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia. For this meeting, more than 100 input contributions were received, including those carried over from the previous meeting. The meeting discussed and developed 37 candidate draft PACPs. An APT Position for WTSA-24 was approved, which outlines nine proposed principles based on the Asia-Pacific’s priorities for ITU-T. These principles will guide the development of ACPs in preparation for WTSA-24. Additionally, the meeting approved the Terms of Reference of Virtual Interim Meetings.
The meeting agreed that Working Group 3 (Regulatory/Policy and Standardization Related Issues) of the APT WTSA-24 would have a virtual interim meeting from 27 to 29 May 2024. The interim meeting will continue to review and discuss the candidate draft PACPs allocated to Working Group 3 at the APT WTSA24-3. APT WTSA24-4 meeting will be held from 25 to 28 June 2024 in Adelaide, Australia.
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Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum: 7 – 9 May 2024, Lalitpur, Nepal
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) organized the meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Working Group on Spectrum (WG SPEC) from 7 to 9 May 2024 in Lalitpur, Nepal with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting). The meeting was hosted by Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). It was attended by 50 delegates including the enlisted experts of this Working Group from 9 SATRC Members and 6 Affiliate Members of APT.
The meeting of SATRC Working Group on Spectrum was organized as a part of the activities of SATRC Action Plan Phase IX (SAP-IX) which was adopted at the 24th meeting of SATRC (SATRC-24) held in 2023. It was the first meeting of this Working Group under SAP-IX and discussed the Work Items assigned to the Working Group by the Council.
SATRC WG SPEC has been assigned the following work items for SAP-IX:
The meeting discussed the assigned Work Items in detail. The delegates from SATRC Members and the Affiliate Members also presented on the Work Items for better understanding.
The key outcomes of the meeting are as follows: - Appointment of the Lead/Co-Lead Experts of the assigned Work Items. - Development of Work Plan of the SATRC WG SPEC for SAP-IX. - Development of Questionnaires on Work Items to obtain the necessary information from the SATRC member countries.
Upon obtaining the necessary information from the SATRC Members, WG SPEC will conduct monthly/bi-monthly e-Meetings to develop the draft Reports on the Work Items.
The next face-to-face meeting of the WG SPEC is scheduled to be held on Q3, 2025 in Maldives.
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Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services 14 - 16 May 2024, Islamabad, Pakistan, Hybrid Meeting
The APT is organizing the Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services from 14 to 16 May 2024 in Islamabad, Pakistan with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting). The Meeting will be hosted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
The Meeting of SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services is a part of the activities of SATRC Action Plan Phase IX (SAP-IX) which was adopted by the 24th Meeting of SATRC (SATRC-24) held in 2023. It will be the first meeting of the Working Group under SATRC Action Plan Phase IX and it is expected to discuss the Work Items assigned to the Working Group by the SATRC Council.
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APT Web Dialogue on Addressing the Mobile Gender Gap in the APAC region 16 May 2024, Virtual/Online
Join the APT’s 45-minute online dialogue to hear GSMA’s latest data and insights on the size and drivers of the mobile gender gap in low- and middle-income countries across Asia Pacific (APAC) and opportunities to address it.
GSMA’s presentation will be followed by an interactive discussion on what policies are needed to accelerate progress to address the digital gender divide at scale. Targeted action is needed to tackle the mobile internet gender gap and ensure that everyone in the APAC region is able to benefit from connectivity.
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The 36th APT Standardization Program Forum (ASTAP-36) 20 - 24 May 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 36th APT Standardization Program Forum (ASTAP-36) from 20 to 24 May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting).
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Virtual Interim Meeting of Working Group 3 of the APT WTSA-24 27 - 29 May 2024, Virtual Meeting
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The 1st Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-27 (APG27-1) 3 - 6 June 2024, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 1st Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (APG27-1) from 3 to 6 June 2024 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting). The meeting will be hosted by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), People’s Republic of China.
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The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-4) 25 - 28 June 2024, Adelaide, Australia, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-4) from 25 to 28 June 2024 in Adelaide, Australia with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting). The Meeting will be co-hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, Australian Government.
The objective of APT WTSA24-4 is to assist the APT members to prepare for the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 15 to 24 October 2024. APT WTSA24-4 will discuss the issues to be identified for WTSA-24 and develop Preliminary APT Common Proposal (PACP) on those issues based on the input contributions from the APT members.
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The 24th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-24) 16 - 18 July 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 24th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-24) from 16 to 18 July 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting).
PRF-24 will focus its work in line with the five Strategic Pillars of the Strategic Plan of the APT which serves as the guideline for APT’s activities for 2024-2026. This PRF-24 will consist of special features which are as follows:
1) High-Level Dialogue: A session among Ministers, Vice Ministers and high-level officials to share strategies, insights, experiences, policies being implemented in their countries with regard smart governance which are in line with the objective of the Singapore Statement adopted by the ICT Ministers of APT.
2) Regulators’ Roundtable: A roundtable among the Heads of the Regulators to share their experiences and practices on regulatory issues and identify the challenges, opportunities and possible way forward regarding inclusive and universal digital landscape.
3) Business Dialogues: Sessions to provide platform for industry representatives to express their views on technology foresight and 6G/IMT-2030.
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The 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-1) 19 July 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory
Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-1) on 19 July 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand,
with physical attendance and remote participation using online platform (i.e
hybrid meeting). The objective of the APT WTDC25-1 is to launch the preparatory process of the APT for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). The APT WTDC25-1 is expected to:
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The 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the APT Ministerial Meeting (CGMM-1) 19 July 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the APT Ministerial Meeting for (CGMM-1) on 19 July 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with physical attendance and remote participation using online platform (i.e. hybrid meeting).
The objectives of the CGMM-1 are to discuss the initial draft of the Ministerial Statement of the APT Ministerial Meeting for 2025, including the structure, theme, priority areas, inputs from the Members, and develop the first draft of the Ministerial Statement of the APT Ministerial Meeting for 2025.
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APT Symposium on Spectrum Management 29 - 31 July 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the APT Symposium on Spectrum Management from 29 to 31 July 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting platform (i.e. hybrid meeting). The event will be hosted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
The Symposium will encourage dialogue among high level policy makers, regulators and industry in the region on the issues above mentioned.
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