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Membership Benefits

ITU-D provides

A neutral multi-stakeholder platform

for sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate ICT-centric innovation.

A unique membership ecosystem

connecting governments, industry,
academia, regional & international organizations, and UN agencies.

Global platforms for engagement

for a connected, inclusive and sustainable digital society.

Interested in joining ITU-D?

Companies, organizations and academia can participate in and contribute to ITU-D’s work in a multitude of ways. Targeted membership types for specific institutions enable the best way for commonly working to achieve the highest impact possible.

Sector Members

Access all ITU-D events and meetings, contributing to development initiatives and more.

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Benefits

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Networking and exploring partnerships

with governments, regulators and other entities on digital policies, strategies and technologies.

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Joining and sharing expertise

in members-only global, regional and national events to contribute to digital development.

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Advocating

for the future of digital development at the Industry Advisory Group on development and regulatory issues.

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Contributing

to all ITU-D study groups by sharing knowledge, experiences and innovative ideas.

Associates

Benefits

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Contributing

to one single ITU-D study groups by sharing knowledge, experiences and innovative ideas.

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Networking

with public and private Sector Members within the study group community on ICT policies and strategies.

Academia

Benefits

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Contributing

to products and services in the Radiocommunication, Standardization and Development Sectors.

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Publishing

in the ITU’s open access scientific journal focusing on future-driven academic research.

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Participating

in ITU’s capacity building activities within the ITU Academy, working parties and seminars.

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Shaping

recommendations and the work of ITU’s study groups in all ITU Sectors.

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Participation in the work of the ITU as a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME)
SMEs can participate either as Sector Members or Associates in any of ITU’s three Sectors. ITU has reduced fees for SMEs that wish to participate as an Associate. To be eligible for these reduced fees, companies must be approved by their respective Member State as meeting national criteria for an SME. In addition, companies must also have fewer than 250 employees as well as annual revenues below a maximum of CHF 15 million.

Learn more about SMEs at ITU