Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) 23rd Meeting, Geneva, 9-11 2018 Document TDAG-18/13-E 31 January 2018 Original: English Chairman, ITU-D Study Group 2 ITU-D 2 2018-2021 Summary: This report provides the scope of work of ITU-D Study Group 2 for the 2018-2021 study period as agreed by the 2017 World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-17). It also contains information on WTDC-17 decisions with impact on ITU-D study groups and the work plan for Study Group 2 to implement the mandate. The first meeting of ITU-D Study Group 2 for the new study period will take place from 7 to 11 May 2018. Action required: TDAG is invited to take note of this document and provide any guidance as deemed appropriate. References: WTDC-17 final report WTDC-17 decisions with impact on ITU-D study groups The ITU-D study groups follow the process and working methods set out in Resolution 1 (Rev. Buenos Aires, 2017) of procedure of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector” “Rules and work in accordance with the work plans adopted by WTDC-17. WTDC-17 reinforced the role of the ITU-D study groups to provide membership with a platform to share experiences, present ideas, exchange views, and achieve consensus on strategies to address telecommunication/ICT priorities. In so doing, the role of the ITU-D study groups to assist Member States in achieving their SDG targets and specific development goals was strengthened. With regards to the scope of the ITU-D study groups, ITU-D Study Group 1 will continue to focus on environment for the development of telecommunications/ICTs”. ITU-D Study Group 2 “Enabling has a renewed focus on services and applications for the promotion of sustainable “ICT development”. The creation of possible working parties is up to each study group, as per their requirements. The new management team appointed by WTDC-17 to lead the work of the two
Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) 23rd Meeting, Geneva, 9-11 2018 Document TDAG-18/13-E 31 January 2018 Original: English Chairman, ITU-D Study Group 2 ITU-D 2 2018-2021 Summary: This report provides the scope of work of ITU-D Study Group 2 for the 2018-2021 study period as agreed by the 2017 World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-17). It also contains information on WTDC-17 decisions with impact on ITU-D study groups and the work plan for Study Group 2 to implement the mandate. The first meeting of ITU-D Study Group 2 for the new study period will take place from 7 to 11 May 2018. Action required: TDAG is invited to take note of this document and provide any guidance as deemed appropriate. References: WTDC-17 final report WTDC-17 decisions with impact on ITU-D study groups The ITU-D study groups follow the process and working methods set out in Resolution 1 (Rev. Buenos Aires, 2017) “Rules of procedure of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector” and work in accordance with the work plans adopted by WTDC-17. WTDC-17 reinforced the role of the ITU-D study groups to provide membership with a platform to share experiences, present ideas, exchange views, and achieve consensus on strategies to address telecommunication/ICT priorities. In so doing, the role of the ITU-D study groups to assist Member States in achieving their SDG targets and specific development goals was strengthened. With regards to the scope of the ITU-D study groups, ITU-D Study Group 1 will continue to focus on “Enabling environment for the development of telecommunications/ICTs”. ITU-D Study Group 2 has a renewed focus on “ICT services and applications for the promotion of sustainable development”. The creation of possible working parties is up to each study group, as per their requirements. The new management team appointed by WTDC-17 to lead the work of the two
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