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Status of preparations for PP-18

Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)

Permanent Executive Committee (Com/CITEL)

Working Group for PP-18 Established within COM/CITEL

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Chairperson: Santiago Reyes-Borda, CANADA ([email protected]) Vice-Chairperson: Miguel Muñoz, MEXICO ([email protected])

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INTER–AMERICAN PROPOSALS: DEFINITIONS

CONTRIBUTION: a proposal that a CITEL Member State presents to the Working Group for further discussion and approval as an Inter-American Proposal. DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSAL (DIAP): A contribution that receives the support of at least one other CITEL Member States. INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSAL (IAP): a DIAP that has been supported by at least six CITEL Member States and is not opposed by more than 50% of the number of supports obtained.

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CITEL PP-18 Preparatory Meetings

• March 15, 2018 – Buenos Aires, Argentina; CITEL Assembly o Organizational meeting o PP-18 half day

• May 22–25, 2018 – Lima, Peru; 32nd Meeting of CITEL’s Permanent Consultative Committee I (PCC.I)

• August 20–24, 2018 – Washington, DC; 33rd Meeting of PCC.I

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KEY GENERAL ISSUES FOR CITEL • Effective and efficient governance of the ITU

• Enhanced transparency and financial accountability

• Increased participation of developing and least developed countries in the work of the ITU

• Increased participation of stakeholders from the Americas region, i.e. SMEs and Academia in the work of the ITU

• Implementation of the Americas Regional Initiatives with increased focus on capacity building

• Cooperation with all ITU Regions

• Enhanced coordination among the three ITU Sectors

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POTENTIAL SPECIFIC ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION AT ITU PP-18

• No proposals to modify ITU CS/CV

• 53 IAPs

• Focus is on the following areas:

• Governance, Administration / Finance

• Internet / Cybersecurity

• Telecommunications

• Radiocommunications

• Development

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As of 24 August 2018

IAPs related to Governance, Administration / Finance (part 1 of 5)

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MOD RESOLUTION 2, World telecommunication / information and communication technology policy forum

MOD RESOLUTION 25, Strengthening the regional presence

MOD RESOLUTION 48, Human resources management and development MOD RESOLUTION 66, Documents and publications of the Union

MOD ANNEX 1 to Resolution 71: ITU Strategic Plan 2020-2023

MOD ANNEX 2 to Resolution 71: Situational Analysis

MOD RESOLUTION 72, Linking strategic, financial and operational planning in ITU

MOD RESOLUTION 77, On scheduling and duration of conferences, forums, assemblies and council sessions of the Union (2015-2019)


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SUP RESOLUTION 111, Considering major religious periods in the scheduling of ITU conferences, assemblies and council sessions

MOD RESOLUTION 146, Periodic review and revision of the international telecommunication regulations

MOD RESOLUTION 151, Results-based management in ITU

NOC RESOLUTION 152, Improvement of management and follow-up of the defrayal of ITU expenses by Sector Members and Associates

MOD RESOLUTION 154, Use of the six languages of the Union on an equal footing

MOD RESOLUTION 157, Strengthening of the project execution function in ITU


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MOD RESOLUTION 165, Deadlines for the submission of proposals and procedures for the registration of participants for conferences and assemblies of the Union

MOD RESOLUTION 166, Number of vice-chairmen of sector advisory groups, study groups and other groups

MOD RESOLUTION 175, Telecommunication / information and communication technology accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs

SUP RESOLUTION 187, Review of the current methodologies and development of a future vision for the participation of Sector Members, Associates and academia in the activities of the ITU


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ADD RESOLUTION, Admission of SMEs in the work of the ITU

ADD RESOLUTION, ITU Journal – ICT discoveries

ADD RESOLUTION, Measures to improve, promote, and strengthen ITU fellowships

ADD RESOLUTION, Streamlining ITU resolutions

MOD DECISION 5, Revenue and expenses for the Union

MOD DECISION 11, Creation and management of council working groups

SUP DECISION 13, Monitoring mechanism on ITU programmes and projects


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ADD DECISION, Creation of council working group on administration and management ADD DECISION, Hearings for candidates to elected official posts and implementation of ITU’s ethics guidelines

ADD DECISION, Sixth world telecommunication / information and communication technology policy forum

IAPs related to Internet / Cybersecurity

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MOD RESOLUTION 101, Internet protocol-based networks MOD RESOLUTION 102, ITU’s role with regard to international public policy issues pertaining to the internet and the management of internet resources, including domain names and addresses MOD RESOLUTION 130, Strengthening the role of ITU in building confidence and security in the use of information and comunication technologies MOD RESOLUTION 133, Role of administrations of Member States in the management of internationalized (multilingual) domain names MOD RESOLUTION 180, Facilitating the transition from IPv4 to IPv6

IAPs related to telecommunications

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SUP RESOLUTION 89, Coping with the decreased use of international telex service MOD RESOLUTION 177, Conformance and interoperability MOD RESOLUTION 188, Combating counterfeit telecommunication/information and communication technology devices MOD RESOLUTION 189, Assisting Member States to combat and deter mobile device theft MOD RESOLUTION 197, Facilitating the internet-of-things to prepare for a globally connected world MOD RESOLUTION 203, Connectivity to broadband networks ADD DECISION, Creation of regional groups of ITU-T study groups

IAPs related to radiocommunications

NOC RESOLUTION 119, Methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Radio Regulations Board SUP RESOLUTION 185, Global flight tracking for civil aviation ADD DECISION, ITU decline the role of supervisory authority of the international registry system for space assets under the space protocol

IAPs related to development (part 1 of 2)

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MOD RESOLUTION 70, Mainstreaming a gender perspective in ITU and promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women through information and communication technologies MOD RESOLUTION 131, Measuring information and communication technologies to build an integrating and inclusive information society SUP RESOLUTION 135, ITU's role in the development of telecommunications / information and communication technologies in providing technical assistance and advice to developing countries and in implementing relevant national, regional and interregional projects MOD RESOLUTION 136, The use of telecommunications / information and communication technologies for monitoring and management in emergency and disaster situations for early warning, prevention, mitigation and relief

IAPs related to development (part 2 of 2)

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MOD RESOLUTION 139, Use of telecommunications / information and communication technologies to bridge the digital divide and build an inclusive information society MOD RESOLUTION 179, Child online protection MOD RESOLUTION 196, Protecting telecommunication service users / consumers MOD RESOLUTION 198, Empowerment of youth through telecommunications / information and communication technology MOD RESOLUTION 201, Creating an enabling environment for the deployment and use of information and communication technology applications ADD RESOLUTION, Participation of new actors in bridging the digital divide

BDT Director: Doreen Bogdan, USA

BR Director: Mario Maniewicz, Uruguay

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ITU Candidates from the Americas Region for PP-18–Elected Officials

Americas Region ITU Candidates for RRB (2 Seats)

Chantal Beaumier – Canada

Fernando Borjón Figueroa – Mexico

Oscar Martín González – Argentina

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Region 2 Council Candidates (9 Seats)

Candidacies submitted as of 24 August 2018:

• Argentina • Bahamas • Brazil • Canada • Cuba • El Salvador • Mexico • Paraguay • United States of America

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Additional Information:

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