Background documents
a) Resolution 191 (Rev. Bucharest, 2022) of the Plenipotentiary Conference, on strategy for the coordination of efforts among the three Sectors the Union;
b) Resolution ITU-R 6-3 (Rev. Sharm El-Sheikh, 2019) of the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA), on liaison and collaboration with the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), and Resolution ITU-R 7-4 (Rev. Sharm El-Sheikh, 2019) of RA, on telecommunication development including liaison and collaboration with the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D);
c) Resolution 18 (Rev. Geneva, 2022) of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), on principles and procedures for the allocation of work to, and coordination among the ITU Radiocommunication, ITU Telecommunication Standardization, and ITU Telecommunication Development Sectors;
d) Resolution 59 (Rev. Kigali, 2022) of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), on strengthening coordination and cooperation among the three ITU Sectors on matters of mutual interest.
The inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) on issues of mutual interest was set up under decisions of the Sector advisory groups, in order to eliminate duplication of effort and optimize the use of resources. While carrying out its functions ISCG will:
- identify subjects common to the three Sectors and the General Secretariat, or, bilaterally, and consider an updated list (prepared by the secretariat) containing the areas of mutual interest to the three Sectors and the General Secretariat pursuant to the mandates assigned by each ITU assembly or conference, and in accordance with the objectives of the ITU Strategic Plan;
- identify the necessary mechanisms to strengthen cooperation and joint activity among the three Sectors and the General Secretariat, or with each Sector, on issues of mutual interest, paying particular attention to the interests of the developing countries, and taking into account th eactivities of the regional offices, including their role in the organization of events (workshops, serminars, symposia, etc.);
- report annually to the respective advisory groups on the progress of the work undertaken, highlighting key issues to be raised with the respective Bureau Directors, as well as the Inter-Sector Coordination Task Force.
Composition of the inter-Sector Coordination Group on issues of mutual interest
- The ISCG will consist of representatives from the three Advisory Groups, keeping in mind the need for regional balance;
- The ISCG is chaired by Mr Fabio Bigi (Italy);
- Radiocommunication Advisory Group (RAG) representatives: Mr Abdouramane El Hadjar (Cameroon) and Mr Victor Manuel Martinez Vanegas (Mexico);
- Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) representatives: Mr Dominique Wurges (France) and Mr Noah LUO (China);
- Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) representatives: Mr Ahmad R. Sharafat (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) and Ms Inga Rimkeviciene (Lithuania).
Secretariat support
The support of the group activity will be provided in accordance with Resolution 191 (Rev. Bucharest, 2022).
Working methods:
- The ISCG interactions may include e-mail exchange via the e-mail list or through electronic meetings.
- The ISCG will use the e-mail list int-sect-group@lists.itu.int;
- Possible physical meetings may be held, preferably in conjunction with advisory group meetings, and within available resources;
- A dedicated website is developed with links from Sector Advisory Groups.
1 These include the least developed countries, small island developing states, landlocked developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Last updated on 2 May 2023.
