In the next ITU D study period 2014-2018, studies of various issues related to conformance and interoperability are to be reported, including a description of the technical, legislative and regulatory framework that would be needed to implement appropriate C&I programmes by developing countries. 

Specifically, the following outputs are envisaged:

a) Harmonized guidelines on technical, legal and regulatory aspects of a C&I regime

b) Feasibility studies regarding the establishment of laboratories in different C&I domains

c) Guidance on the framework and procedures to establish MRAs

d) Case studies on C&I regimes established at national, regional or global levels

e) Development of a methodology for assessing the status of C&I regimes in place in the regions (or subregions)

f) Experience-sharing and case study reports on C&I implementation of programmes.