Annex 1
Model for drafting recommendations
ITU-D (general terminology applicable to all recommendations),
The World Telecommunication Development Conference (terminology only
applicable to recommendations approved at a WTDC),
considering
This section should contain various general background references giving the
reasons for the study. The references should normally refer to ITU documents
and/or resolutions.
recognizing
This section should contain specific factual background statements such as
"the sovereign right of each Member State" or studies which have formed a basis
for the work.
taking into account
This section should detail other factors that have to be considered, such as
national laws and regulations, regional policy decisions and other applicable
global issues.
noting
This section should indicate generally accepted items or information that
support the recommendation.
convinced
This section should contain details of factors that form the basis of the
recommendation. These could include objectives of government regulatory policy,
choice of financing sources, ensuring fair competition, etc.
recommends
This section should contain a general sentence, leading into detailed action
points:
specific action point
specific action point
specific action point
etc.
Note that the above list of action verbs is not exhaustive. Other
action verbs may be used when appropriate. Existing recommendations provide
examples.
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