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PART 1

CLASS OF CONTRIBUTION

Submitted by the following Member States:

Afghanistan, Australia, China (People’s Republic of), Korea (Republic of), India (Republic of), Indonesia (Republic of), Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Malaysia, Maldives (Republic of), Marshall Islands (Republic of the), Myanmar (Union of),

Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of), Papua New Guinea, Philippines (Republic of the), Samoa (Independent State of), Singapore (Republic of), Tonga (Kingdom

of), Viet Nam (Socialist Republic of)

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Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-10)Guadalajara, 4-22 October 2010

PLENARY MEETING Document 12-E

18 January 2010

Original: English

Asia-Pacific Common Proposals

PROPOSALS FOR THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE

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Introduction

Concerns have risen among ITU members with regard to stagnated or decreasing contribution income of the Union despite ever-growing demands and, furthermore, the Union’s financial stability.

On the other hand, No. 468 of the Convention states that:

468 PP-98 PP-06

1 1) The scale from which each Member State, subject to the provisions of No. 468A below, and Sector Member, subject to the provisions of No. 468B below, shall choose its class of contribution, in conformity with the relevant provisions of Article 28 of the Constitution, shall be as follows:

40 unit class 8 unit class35 unit class 6 unit class30 unit class 5 unit class28 unit class 4 unit class25 unit class 3 unit class23 unit class 2 unit class20 unit class 1 1/2 unit class18 unit class 1 unit class15 unit class 1/2 unit class13 unit class 1/4 unit class11 unit class 1/8 unit class10 unit class 1/16 unit class

And No. 165 of the Constitution states that:

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5 When choosing its class of contribution, a Member State shall not reduce it by more than two classes of contribution and the Council shall indicate to it the manner in which the reduction shall be gradually implemented over the period between plenipotentiary conferences. However, under exceptional circumstances such as natural disasters necessitating international aid programmes, the Plenipotentiary Conference may authorize a greater reduction in the number of contributory units when so requested by a Member State which has established that it can no longer maintain its contribution at the class originally chosen.

In this regard, the Russian Federation has proposed during the 2009 session of Council to put to PP-10 the question of introducing an even scale of Member State contributions to ITU, in steps of one unit for contributions of one or more units and in steps of 0.1 units for contributions of less than one unit; and to consider the possibility of limiting any reduction in the number of

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contributory units to not more than 15% of the number of units chosen by the State, rounding down to the nearest lower number of units in the scale in order to make the budget process and the ITU budget itself more stable (C09/76).

Given the contribution income accounts for the lion’s share of the total income, the financial hardship could be eased by narrowing down the current range of each class of contribution which could provide wider options for members when it comes to deciding the contributory units, and encourage them to raise it. This will also help the ITU budget to be more stabilized by preventing members from making a sudden drop in their total amount of contributory units at one time, but make them reduce it gradually which can be more predictable for ITU budgeting.

Proposals

APT Member States whose names are listed above propose to maintain the current voluntary nature of the contribution system of the Union, to review feasible alternatives including the expansion of options for Member States by amending No. 468 of the Convention to introduce a narrowed down range of each class, and by amending No. 165 of the Constitution to limit any reduction in the number of contributory units to not more than 15% of the number of units chosen by the State, rounding down to the nearest lower number of units in the scale.

ACP/12/1MOD 468 PP-98 PP-06PP-10

1 1) The scale from which each Member State, subject to the provisions of No. 468A below, and Sector Member, subject to the provisions of No. 468B below, shall choose its class of contribution, in conformity with the relevant provisions of Article 28 of the Constitution, shall be as follows:

40 unit class down to 8 unit class35 unit class 6 unit class30 unit class 5 unit class28 unit class 4 unit class25 unit class 3 unit class23 unit class 2 unit class20 unit class 1 1/2 unit class18 unit class 1 unit class15 unit class 1/2 unit class13 unit class 1/4 unit class11 unit class 1/8 unit class10 unit class 1/16 unit class

ACP/12/2MOD 165

5 When choosing its class of contribution, a Member State whose class is between 40 units to [7] units shall not reduce it by more than [15%], and a


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Member State whose class is less than [7] units* shall not reduce it by more than two classes of contribution and the Council shall indicate to it the manner in which the reduction shall be gradually implemented over the period between plenipotentiary conferences. However, under exceptional circumstances such as natural disasters necessitating international aid programmes, the Plenipotentiary Conference may authorize a greater reduction in the number of contributory units when so requested by a Member State which has established that it can no longer maintain its contribution at the class originally chosen.

[*Editorial note: the level of unit and level of reduction needs to be determined.]


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PART 2

DEFINITION OF ICT


Afghanistan, Australia, Korea (Republic of), India (Republic of), Indonesia (Republic of), Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Malaysia, Maldives (Republic of), Marshall

Islands (Republic of the), Myanmar (Union of), Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines (Republic of the), Samoa

(Independent State of), Singapore (Republic of), Thailand, Tonga (Kingdom of), Viet Nam (Socialist Republic of)

Introduction

The Council Working Group on Terminology: Use in the Constitution and Convention, in its report to the 2009 session of Council (Document C09/09), proposed two options:

a) to include a possible definition of ICT in either the CS or CV; or

b) to retain flexibility reflecting the changing impact of ICT and ICT applications in the ITU.

In contribution 36 to PP-06 (Proposal ACP/36/3), APT Member States indicated that “telecommunication” remains the most appropriate and useful descriptor of the ITU’s mandate. It was also noted that the word “telecommunication” is in fact a very broad and inclusive term that covers all the network-related aspects of information and communications technology.

APT Members wish to indicate their appreciation for the work undertaken by the Council Working Group on Terminology: Use in the Constitution and Convention.

Proposal

ACP/12/3

APT Member States whose names are listed above propose no change to the CS or CV to include a possible definition of ICT in order to retain flexibility reflecting the changing impact of ICT and ICT


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applications in the ITU.


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PART 3

TIMING OF PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE ELECTIONS AND THE REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE



Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of), Papua New Guinea, Philippines (Republic of the), Samoa (Independent State of), Singapore (Republic of), Thailand, Tonga

(Kingdom of), Viet Nam (Socialist Republic of)

Introduction

The current arrangements with respect to the timing of the report of the Credentials Committee and the election process were adopted to allow the Plenipotentiary to begin the election on the 4th calendar day of the conference. In order to observe the early election process, the only possibility is not to require that the elections should only begin after the Credentials Committee, pursuant to CV 334, provides its report and continue the current practice. In addition, the report of the consultations on Resolution 147 (Document C09/44) indicated that all Member States, which expressed their views, were in favour of maintaining the current election procedures.

Proposal

ACP/12/4

APT Member States whose names are listed above support the timing of the current election procedures and the current timing of the Credentials Committee with no change to the CV.


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PART 4

ADMISSION OF SECTOR MEMBERS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN THE WORK OF ITU-T



Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines (Republic of the), Samoa (Independent State of), Singapore (Republic

of), Thailand, Tonga (Kingdom of), Viet Nam (Socialist Republic of)

Introduction

The relevant entities or organizations from developing countries are interested in the work of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) and ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), and would be willing to join if more favourable financial conditions existed for their participation in the work of ITU-T and ITU-R.

The aforementioned entities or organizations could have a relevant role in research and development of new technologies, in that the participation of entities from developing countries in the work of ITU-T and ITU-R would help to bridge the standardization gap.

Therefore, APT Member countries indicated above are of the view that it is necessary to offer a reduced minimum membership fee of 1/16 unit (CHF 3 975) for ITU-T and ITU-R Sector Members from developing countries, based on an appropriate level of financial contribution equal to that applied to developing countries for admission to take part in the work of the study groups in ITU-D.

Proposal

The provisions No. 468B of the Convention need to be modified as follows:


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ACP/12/5MOD 468B PP-98PP-10

1 ter) Sector Members may not select a class of contribution lower than 1/2 unit, with the exception of Sector Members of the Telecommunication Development Sector, which may select the 1/4, 1/8. Sector Members of developing countries as determined by the list established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to be reviewed by the ITU Council may select a class of contribution of 1/16 unit and 1/16 unit classes. However, the 1/16 unit class is reserved for Sector Members of developing countries as determined by the list established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to be reviewed by the ITU Council.


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Note: Where appropriate, the proposed text is subject to change in order to reflect the outcomes of the ITU Council Working Group on Financial Regulations (FINREG) which will be held in January 2010. In such case, this APT Common Proposal is subject to be circulated to APT Member States for their approval.

PART 5

DEFINITION OF CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND THE CONVENTION

No. 1002 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE ANNEX TO THE CS


Afghanistan, Korea (Republic of), India (Republic of), Indonesia (Republic of), Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Malaysia, Maldives (Republic of), Marshall Islands (Republic of the), Myanmar (Union of), Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of), Papua New Guinea, Philippines (Republic of the), Samoa (Independent State of),

Singapore (Republic of), Thailand, Tonga (Kingdom of), Viet Nam (Socialist Republic of)

Introduction

During various Union meetings, the delegation of some Member States stated that the term, “Administration” (with capital/upper case “A”) signifies/refers to a Member State and the term “administration” (with small/lower case “a”) signifies/refers to a Sector Member.

Having carefully considered the matter, such interpretation / understanding does not seem to be appropriate due to the fact that the term “Administration” or “administration” irrespective of whether it is written with a capital/upper case “A” or with small/lower case “a” only refers to any governmental department or service responsible for discharging the obligations undertaken in the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union, in the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union and in the Administrative Regulations.

Such misinterpretation / misunderstanding needs to be corrected.


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Proposal

ACP/12/6

The clarification should be included in the minutes of the plenary meeting of PP-10 dealing with No. 1002 of the Annex to the Constitution.


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PART 6


No. 1010 (BROADCASTING SERVICE) OF THE ANNEX TO THE CS





Introduction

The definition of the broadcasting service is contained in the Radio Regulations and in the Constitution and Convention respectively. Other definitions of radiocommunication services are only contained in the Radio Regulations.

There was a proposal to the Plenipotentiary Conference 2006 (PP-06) in Antalya to suppress the definitions of the broadcasting service and the mobile service from the CS and CV respectively. The aim with the proposal was to give the WRC a possibility to update the definitions when necessary taking into account the technical developments. This proposal was not accepted by PP-06.

Should the same proposal to suppress the definition come forward in a submission to the Plenipotentiary Conference it is proposed to retain CS1010 without any change.

It is worth noting that the issue of a possible revision or modification of certain definitions may be discussed at WRC-12. Should that Conference decide on such revision or modification of certain definitions including those of the broadcasting or mobile service, the matter could be reviewed by the Member States to examine the necessity or otherwise to revise or modify the identical definition as currently contained in Annex to the Constitution and the Convention, as appropriate.


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In view of the above, it seems premature to propose any changes or modifications to the definition of the broadcasting service as currently contained in No. 1010 of the Annex to the Constitution.

Proposal

It is proposed to retain CS1010 without any change.


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ANNEX (CS)

Definition of Certain Terms Used in this Constitution,the Convention and the Administrative Regulations

of the International Telecommunication Union

ACP/12/7NOC 1010 Broadcasting Service: A radiocommunication service in which the

transmissions are intended for direct reception by the general public. This service may include sound transmissions, television transmissions or other types of transmission.

PART 7


Nos. 1013 (TELEGRAM), 1015 (PRIVATE TELEGRAM) AND 1016 (TELEGRAPHY) OF THE ANNEX TO THE CS






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Introduction

During the work of the Council Working Group on the review of terminology used in the ITU Constitution and Convention, views were expressed, and even suggested that the above terms are obsolete and outdated and should be suppressed from the Annex to the Constitution.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned terms are of historical nature and are part and parcel of the creation and existence of the ITU which was referred to previously as the “International Telegraph Union”. Their retention in the Annex to the Constitution has not caused any difficulty to any Member.

Also these terms still have usage in the Radio Regulations and changing the definitions may have unforeseen consequences.

Proposal

It is strongly recommended to maintain these terms / definitions in the Annex to the Constitution.

ANNEX (CS)

Definition of Certain Terms Used in this Constitution,the Convention and the Administrative Regulations

of the International Telecommunication Union

ACP/12/8NOC 1013 Telegram: Written matter intended to be transmitted by telegraphy for

delivery to the addressee. This term also includes radiotelegrams unless otherwise specified.

ACP/12/9NOC 1015 Private Telegrams: Telegrams other than government or service

telegrams.

ACP/12/10NOC 1016 Telegraphy: A form of telecommunication in which the transmitted

information is intended to be recorded on arrival as a graphic document; the transmitted information may sometimes be presented in an alternative form or may be stored for subsequent use.

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printed matter or of a fixed image.


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PART 8


No. 1003 (MOBILE SERVICE) OF THE ANNEX TO THE CV





Introduction

The definition of the mobile service is contained both in the Radio Regulations and in the Constitution and Convention respectively. Other definitions of radiocommunication services are only contained in the Radio Regulations.

There was a proposal to the Plenipotentiary Conference 2006 (PP-06) in Antalya to suppress the definitions of the broadcasting service and the mobile service from the CS and CV respectively. The aim with the proposal was to give the WRC a possibility to update the definitions when necessary taking into account the technical developments. This proposal was not accepted by PP-06.

Should the same proposal to suppress the definition come forward in a submission to the Plenipotentiary Conference it is proposed to retain CV1003 without any change.

It is worth noting that the issue of possible revision or modification of certain definitions may be discussed at WRC-12. Should that Conference decide on such revision or modification of certain definitions including those of mobile service, the matter could be reviewed by the Member State to examine the necessity or otherwise to revise or modify identical definitions as currently contained in the Annex to the Constitution and the Convention, as appropriate.


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In view of the above, it seems premature to propose any changes or modifications to the definition of mobile service as currently contained in No. 1003 of the Annex to the Convention.

Proposal

It is proposed to retain No. 1003 of the Annex to the Convention without any change.


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ANNEX (CV)

Definition of Certain Terms Used in this Convention andthe Administrative Regulations of the International

Telecommunication Union

ACP/12/11NOC 1003 Mobile Service: A radiocommunication service between mobile and land

stations, or between mobile stations.

PART 9

REVISION OF RESOLUTION 123

Bridging the standardization gap betweendeveloping and developed countries



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Introduction

Having consideration of press needs of developing countries in approaching and participating in ITU standardization activities and narrowing down the standardization gap, the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2008 revised and strengthened Resolution 44 with updating the action plan.

This proposal intends to update the Resolution 123 in line with the modification of Resolution 44 of WTSA-08 and current progress of work operation in ITU. It includes some editorial changes.


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Proposal

It is proposed to modify Resolution 123 as attached herewith.

ACP/12/12MOD

RESOLUTION 123 (Rev. Antalya, 2006Guadalajara, 2010)

Bridging the standardization gap between developing and developed countries

The Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (Antalya, 2006Rev. Guadalajara, 2010),

considering

a) that “the Union shall in particular facilitate the worldwide standardization of telecommunications, with a satisfactory quality of service” (Article 1 of the ITU Constitution);

b) that, in connection with the functions and structure of the Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), in Article 17, the Constitution indicates that those functions shall be “..., bearing in mind the particular concerns of the developing countries, to fulfill the purposes of the Union...”;

c) that, under the strategic plan for the Union for 2008-2011, ITU-T is to work to provide support and assistance to the membership, mainly to developing countries, in relation to standardization matters, information and communication network infrastructure and applications, and in particular with respect to (a) bridging the digital divide and (b) providing training and producing relevant training materials for capacity building,

considering further

a) that the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly adopted Resolutions 44 (Florianópolis, 2004Rev. Johannesburg, 2008), 53 (Florianópolis, 2004Rev. Johannesburg) and 54 (Florianópolis, 2004Rev. Johannesburg, 2008) as well as Resolution 17 (Rev. Florianópolis, 2004Johannesburg, 2008) to assist in bridging the standardization gap between developing and developed countries;

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recommendations of ITU-T and of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) in developing countries, and Resolution 37 (Rev. Doha, 2006), which recognizes the need to create digital opportunities in developing countries,

recalling

that the Geneva Plan of Action and Tunis Agenda for the Information Society of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) emphasize efforts to overcome the digital divide and development divides,

noting

the following goals in the strategic plan for the Union for 2008-20112012-2015, adopted in Resolution 71 (Rev. Antalya, 2006Guadalajara, 2010) of this conference:

• Goal 1: Maintaining and extending international cooperation among all Member States and with relevant regional organizations for the improvement and rational use of information and communication infrastructure of all kinds, taking the appropriate leading role in United Nations system initiatives on ICTs, as called for by the relevant WSIS outcomes;

• Goal 2: Assisting in bridging the national and international digital divides in ICTs, by facilitating interoperability, interconnection and global connectivity of networks and services, and by playing a leading role, within its mandate, in the multistakeholder process for the follow-up and implementation of the relevant WSIS goals and objectives;

• Goal 6: Disseminating information and know-how to provide the membership and the wider community, particularly developing countries, with capabilities to leverage the benefits of, inter alia, private-sector participation, competition, globalization, network security and efficiency and technological change in their ICT sector, and enhancing the capacity of ITU Member States, in particular developing countries, for innovation in ICTs,

recognizing

a) the continued shortage of human resources in the standardization field in developing countries, resulting in a low level of developing-country participation in ITU-T and ITU-R meetings and, consequently, in the standards-making process, leading to difficulties when interpreting ITU-T and ITU-R recommendations;

b) ongoing challenges relating to capacity building, in particular for developing countries, in the light of rapid technological innovation and increased convergence,

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b) that ITU-T and ITU-R activities and the telecommunication/information and communication technology (ICT) market could also benefit from better involvement of developing countries in standard-making and standards application;

c) that initiatives to assist in bridging the standardization gap are intrinsic to, and are a high priority task of, the Union,

resolves to instruct the Secretary-General and the Directors of the three Bureaux

1 to work closely with each other on the follow-up and implementation of this resolution, as well as the operative paragraphs of Resolutions 44 (Florianópolis, 2004Rev. Johannesburg, 2008), 54 (Florianópolis, 2004Rev. Johannesburg, 2008) and 17 (Rev. Florianópolis, 2004Johannesburg, 2008) and Resolution 47 (Doha, 2006) that assist in bridging the standardization gap between developing and developed countries;

2 to maintain, to the extent practicable, a close coordination mechanism among the three Sectors at the regional level through ITU regional offices;

3 to further collaborate with the relevant regional organizations and support their work in this area,

invites Member States and Sector Members

to make voluntary contributions to the fund for bridging the standardization gap, as well as to undertake concrete actions to support the actions and initiatives of ITU in this matter.

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