1. International Telecommunication Union
Committed To Connect The World
Syed Bilal Raza Tirmizi
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2. Introduction
ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues
ITU is committed to connecting the world
ITU is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and its membership includes 191 Member States and more than 700 Sector Members and Associates

3. ITU’s History
Founded in Paris in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union
ITU took its present name — the International Telecommunication Union — in 1934
In 1947, became a specialized agency of the United Nations
Nominated by leading international consultant Booz Allen Hamilton in 2002 as one of the world’s topmost enduring institutions

4. A New Industry Evolves
1903 Radio conference- to study the question of international regulations for radiotelegraph communications
The first International Radiotelegraph Conference held in 1906 in Berlin signed the first International Radiotelegraph Convention
International Telephone Consultative Committee (CCIF, set up in 1924)
the International Telegraph Consultative Committee (CCIT, set up in 1925 )

5. A New Industry Evolves(2)
In 1927, the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR) was established at a conference held in Washington D.C
At the 1932 Madrid Conference, the Union decided to combine the International Telegraph Convention of 1865 and the International Radiotelegraph Convention of 1906 to form the International Telecommunication Convention

6. A Modern Approach
In 1947, after the Second World War, ITU held a conference in Atlantic City with the aim of developing and modernizing the organization. Under an agreement with the newly created United Nations
1948-the International Frequency Registration Board (IFRB) was established to coordinate the increasingly complicated task of managing the radio-frequency spectrum
1948-the Table of Frequency Allocations, introduced in 1912, was declared mandatory.

7. A Modern Approach(2)
In 1956, the CCIT and the CCIF were merged to form the International Telephone and Telegraph Consultative Committee (CCITT)
1959, CCIR set up a study group responsible for studying space radio communication
Extraordinary Administrative Conference for space communications was held in 1963 in Geneva to allocate frequencies to the various space services

8. A Modern Approach(3)
In 1992, allocations were made for the first time to serve the needs of a new kind of space service using non-geostationary satellites, known as Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS)
The same year, spectrum was identified for IMT-2000, the ITU-developed next-generation global standard for digital mobile telephony

9. ITU Mission
Bringing the benefits of ICT to all the world’s inhabitants
ITU’s mission is to enable the growth and sustained development of telecommunications and information networks
ITU assists in mobilizing the technical, financial and human resources needed to make this vision a reality
A key priority lies in bridging the so called Digital Divide by building information and communication infrastructure
ITU also concentrates on strengthening emergency communications for disaster prevention and mitigation.

10. Role In Global Communication
ITU successfully regulated worldwide use of the radio-frequency spectrum, ensuring all international wireless communications remain interference-free to ensure the relay of vital information and economic data around the world.
ITU also fosters the deployment of telecommunications in developing countries by advising on development policies, regulatory frameworks and strategies

11. Role In Global Communication(2)
The Union’s consensus-based approach gives a voice to all its members and its work helps deploy infrastructure, achieve connectivity, and provide efficient telecommunication services worldwide
ITU's biggest achievement is undoubtedly the pivotal role it has played in the creation of the international telecommunications network

12. ITU Regional Presence
ITU currently manages a network of eleven field offices. These include regional offices in Addis Ababa (for Africa), Brasilia (for Americas), Cairo (for the Arab States), Bangkok (for Asia and Pacific) and Moscow (for Europe and CIS countries) and a number of area offices in each of these regions
ITU field offices provide support for all Union activities, helping implement its strategic and policy objectives through direct, sustained contact with national authorities, regional telecommunication organizations and other relevant bodies

13. ITU Regional Presence(2)
They also assist developing and least developed countries to meet their development goals
In addition to providing technical and logistical support to development activities, field offices fulfill the basic functions of the development sector as a specialized and executing agency, resource mobilizer and information centre

14. ITU Regional Presence(3)
ITU's regional presence serves also to assist the ITU General Secretariat, the ITU-R and the ITU-T in fulfilling their missions by:
promoting their work, representing them at regional and national events
representing ITU's elected officials at regional events
expressing the visions and the needs of the countries in the different domains of activities and proposing actions for responding to their needs

15. ITU’s Membership
Membership of ITU is open to governments, which may join the Union as Member States as well as to private organizations
Membership of ITU gives governments and private organizations the opportunity to play an active role in the organization, which can boast more than 140 years’ experience in building the world’s communications networks.

16. ITU’s Membership(2)
Direct involvement in the work of ITU gives all members a chance to influence, learn and play a part in forging a new world for a new millennium
ITU Sector Members also develop the technical standards which will underpin future telecommunication systems and shape tomorrow’s networks and services
Because of its unique role and track record in worldwide telecommunications, ITU provides the ideal forum for governments and the private sector to come together to set agendas and policy frameworks that will have tremendous impact on the future of global business.

17. Finances
The Union’s main source of financing is the contributions of its Member States, which account for 67.3% of the overall budget
income from cost recovery for services like the sale of publications, project execution, satellite notifications (15.1% )
other income, such as withdrawals from the Reserve Account and income from interest (5.3% of total funding)

18. Development Sector
The ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) was established to help spread equitable, sustainable and affordable access to information and communication technologies (ICT)
Acting as a promoter and catalyst for ICT development, ITU-D engages with government leaders and the international donor community to find the right balance between public and private investment
ITU-D assists Member States in elaborating targeted national e-strategies, including in the areas of e-government and e-learning

19. Development Sector(2)
ITU-D offers widely referenced, reliable statistics on trends and developments in the ICT field and organizes study groups on key questions facing governments and industry
ITU-D provides a unique one-stop service for governments and private sector companies interested in forging new development partnerships, by identifying “win-win” opportunities for collaboration, and linking external partners with experienced ITU project specialists to ensure successful project implementation

20. Development Sector(3)
ITU-D’s activities, policies and strategic direction are determined by governments and shaped by the industry its serves
The Development Sector’s diverse membership includes telecommunication policy-makers and regulators, network operators, equipment manufacturers, hardware and software developers, regional standards development organizations and financing institutions

21. Radio Communications Sector
Managing the international radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources is at the heart of the work of the ITU Radio communication Sector (ITU-R)
Major tasks of ITU-R also include developing standards for radio communication systems, ensuring the effective use of the radio-frequency spectrum and studies concerning the development of radio communication systems
ITU-R further carries out studies for the development of radio communication systems used in disaster mitigation and relief operations

22. Radio Communications Sector(2)
The ITU Radio Regulations, and particularly its Table of Frequency Allocations, have been revised and updated almost regularly in view of the enormous demand for spectrum utilization
Through its various activities covering the implementation of Radio Regulations to the establishment of recommendations and guidelines on the usage of radio systems and spectrum/orbit resources, ITU-R plays a vital role in the global management of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits

23. Standardization Sector
ITU-T standards (known as Recommendations) are the bedrock underpinning the modern information and communication networks that serve as the lifeblood of virtually every economic activity
For manufacturers, they facilitate access to global markets and allow for economies of scale in production and distribution
ITU-T has adopted a very proactive stance when it comes to working with other standards organizations, from large industry entities to smaller single-technology groups

24. Standardization Sector(2)
ITU-T plays a central and critical role in ushering in the new converged environment
ITU-T coordinates global efforts, promotes technical excellence and impartiality in standards development, and builds the consensus needed to ensure that new technologies and equipment are embraced worldwide 

25. ITU Telecom
ITU TELECOM began life in 1971 when the first event was held in Geneva, Switzerland
ITU TELECOM brings together the top names from across the ICT industry as well as ministers and regulators and many more for a major exhibition, a high-level forum and a host of other opportunities
ITU TELECOM offers a number of other services such as sponsorship and visibility packages to help companies maximize their event participation

26. ITU Telecom(2)
It also includes the Telecommunication Development Symposium, a special convention aimed at boosting ICT capacity in least-developed and low-income ITU Member States
ITU TELECOM also features an extensive presence of government ministers and regulators, as well as a significant number of global and regional media organizations

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