21-30 October 2008.ppt

6 July 2006 international telecommunication union 21-30 October 2008 Malcolm Johnson Director, TSB Objectives: Raise profile of Sector Attract high level participation and media interest Attract more countries to participate in work Identify new exciting and high profile areas of work Create an efficient study group structure, avoiding duplication and facilitating greater participation, especially from developing countries. Reduce the number of study groups - it leads to increased efficiency, less need to travel, less liaisons and duplication, all saving money for ITU and its membership. More co-located meetings, the establishment of more regional groups, more meetings in the regions, and the encouragement of greater use of remote participation. Make it an interesting and enjoyable event Statistics: Five regional WTSA-08 preparatory meetings (Brazil, Ghana, Uzbekistan, Syria, Viet Nam) in association with Regional Development Forums on Bridging the Standards Gap, in collaboration with BR, BDT and Regional Offices Resulted in regional common proposals from five regions Total of 350 contributions 99 participating countries Over 1000 attendees 13 ministers/vice-ministers VIPs spanning the world and the ICT industry sector WTSA-08 A first in many ways: 1st time chaired by a woman Lyndall Shope-Mafole, Director-General, South African Ministry of Communications 1st time in Africa 1st time preceded by a Global Standards Symposium 1st time academia invited – tutorial held 1st time side events held 1st time associated exhibition 1st time term limits on chairmanships applied: Virtually complete new team of chairmen and vice-chairmen (2 day tutorial being held today and tomorrow for them) Unprecedented media coverage local and international: including 3 TV interviews, 3 radio interviews, and numerous printed articles and web coverage First Global Standards Symposium Held 20?October 2008 500?participants Chaired by H.E. Mr Nguyen Thanh Hung, Vice-Minister, Minist