Annual Report 2010 CITEL March, 2011

CITEL IN BRIEF Inter-governmental agency dealing with a variety of key public policy issues such as radio spectrum allocation, Internet-related public policy issues, cyber security and telecommunication/information and communication technologies (ICT) development, working in partnership with the private sector. Unique regional forum in the Americas for generating common perspectives and views among Member States in preparation for International Telecommunication Union (ITU) global conferences of a treaty-binding nature. Focus on scientific and technological development, building of national capacities, and strengthening the role of States in the promotion and regulation of the sector. The Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) is an entity of the Organization of American States established by the General Assembly in its resolution AG/RES. 1224 (XXIII-O/93), in keeping with Article 52 of the Charter of the Organization. CITEL has technical autonomy in the performance of its functions, within the limits of the Charter of the Organization, the Statute of CITEL, and such mandates as the General Assembly of the Organization may assign to it. “TREATY-BINDING CONFERENCES” – CONFERENCIAS DE NATUREZA JURIDICAMENTE VINCULANTE. GERAM DIREITOS E OBRIGACOES PARA OS ESTADOS.

CITEL Structure Assembly of CITEL COM/CITEL P: Mexico VP: Dominican Republic Members: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela COM/CITEL Steering Committee Secretariat PCC.II Radiocommunications including Broadcasting PCC.I Telecommunications / ICT P: Argentina VP: Peru, El Salvador P: Colombia VP: Uruguay WG for the Preparations of CITEL for Regional and World Radiocommunication Conferences WG on Policy and Regulation WG on Development WG on Terrestrial Fixed and Mobile Radiocommunication Services WG on Deployment of Technologies and Services WG Relative to Satellite Systems to Provide Fixed and Mobile Services WG on Broadcasting Rapporteur Group on the Technical and Regulatory Aspects Related to the Effects of Electromagnetic Non-Ionizing

Quantifiable results for 2010 ITEM QUANTITY Meetings 17 Meeting participants (Member States, Associate Members & Observers) 1,293 Documents processed 2,302 RESOLUTIONS 50 RECOMMENDATIONS 3 DECISIONS 36 INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS presented to ITU WTDC-10 and PP-10 47 Seminars and Workshops 5 Distance education courses delivered 12 Attendance-based courses delivered 8 Scholarships granted by the OAS 137 Associate Members as of December 31, 2010 114 Accredited Regional Training Centers as of December 31, 2010 20 Cooperation Agreements in force as of December 31, 2010

Key Topics (2011-2014) Deployment of Technology and Services Connecting rural, isolated and underserved areas Enhancement of International Internet Connectivity Stimulus to Broadband Transition from Analog to Digital Television Broadcasting Policy and Regulatory Aspects Impact of technology evolution on the existing Legal and Regulatory Framework Efficient use of Frequency Spectrum and Satellite Orbit Resources in the Americas International Roaming issues Children Helpline Number for the Americas Discussion on protection of users’ rights Safety in the use of ICT Cybersecurity and Vulnerability Assessment Critical Infrastructure Protection ICT and climate change Use of ICT to counteract the effects of climate change e-waste treatment Emergency Telecommunications ICT for disaster prevention, mitigation, rescue and relief

Sources of financing of CITEL Distribution of costs of CITEL 2010 Budget Sources of financing of CITEL Distribution of costs of CITEL 2010 (US$) Regular Fund Staff salaries Administrative costs Statutory Specific Funds Regular Fund: Staff salaries Regular Fund: Administrative costs Statutory Specific Funds Staff salaries Meeting costs

Secretary General, Senior Executives and Professionals CITEL Staff Evolution 2001-2011 SG ASG D02 D01 P05 P04 P03 P02 P01 Subtotal G07 G06 G05 G04 G03 G02 Subtotal Total Secretary General, Senior Executives and Professionals General Services 2001-2002 2003 2004-2010 2011 orig. 2011 rev.1 1 5 4 3 2 7 6 Positions funded by CITEL Statutory Specifics Funds Restored positions (funded by OAS Regular Fund)

Resolution to be sent to the OAS General Assembly Draft Resolution “Increasing Access to Telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies through Strengthening of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission”

Executive Secretary of CITEL THANK YOU Clovis Baptista Executive Secretary of CITEL Phone: (202) 458-3004 cbaptista@oas.org http://www.citel.oas.org