About ITU
As a UN specialized agency on ICTs(information and communications technology), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) leads the development and global diffusion of ICT and networks by managing international radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits and by developing technological standards in telecommunications.
History
The world's oldest international organization, which started as the International Telegraph Union established in 1865 to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of wire telegraph and became a UN specialized agency for telecommunications in 1947.
Duties
- Improvement of the quality of communication services, technological standardization, allocation of radio-frequency and satellite orbits
- Distribution and allocation of radio frequency spectrum to prevent harmful interference between radio stations of different countries
- Registration of radio-frequency assistance of any associated orbital position in the geostationary satellite orbit or of any associated characteristics of satellites in other orbits
- Facilitation of global standardization of telecommunications, with a satisfactory quality of service
- Promotion and offer technical assistance to developing countries in the field of telecommunications
- Foster collaboration among Member States and Sector Members with a view to the establishment of rates at levels as low as possible consistent with an efficient service.
- Promotion of the adoption of measures for ensuring the safety of life through cooperation of telecommunication services
- Studies, development of regulations, adoption of resolutions, formulation of recommendations and opinions, and collect and publish concerning telecommunication matters
- Extending of telecommunication services with international financial and development organizations for the most isolated areas in countries
- Facilitation of cooperation with regional and other organizations for the fulfilment of the purpose of the Union
Organization and Major Meetings
Organization
The General Secretariat and the three bureaus of Radiocommunication, Telecommunication Standardization, and Telecommunication Development