F for French, e for English, s for Spanish, r for Russian, c for Chinese and A

Asia Telecom 93

General theme

Telecommunity: The Next Era of Growth

Technical

Technical Challenge – Interfacing Regional Needs Price: 150.– Sw. fr.

Policy

Strategy for Expanding Telecommunications Infra-

structure Price: 150.– Sw. fr.

Regulatory

Efective Transition through Regulation Price: 150.– Sw. fr.

Economic

Telecommunications: The Platform for Economic

Growth and Development Price: 150.– Sw. fr.

V.6 PUBLICATIONS IN PREPARATION

· Application of computers and microprocessors to the construction, installation and protection of telecommunication cables

Separate editions in F, E, S. Price: 023.– Sw. fr.

92-61-05012-3 92-61-05011-5 92-61-05013-1

V.7 MICROFICHES AND MICROFILMS OF ITU
DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

The ITU set up a microfilm laboratory in 1976, and since then the Archives of the Union have been microfilming the documents and publications issued by the Union since its establishment in 1865. This programme is intended for the production of microfiches and microfilms in rolls to meet requests for documents and publications which are out of stock. It comprises the long-term production of back-up microfilms of complete collections of documents and publications, as well as the bulk of the so-called manuscript archives.

These microfiches and microfilms have often been prepared in response to requests and relate only to documents and publications which are no longer in stock, since for the time being this is the policy followed by the Union. It is proposed gradually to fill the existing gap in these series of microfiches and microfilms.

Orders for microfiches and microfilms and their prices

All requests for the list of existing microfiches and microfilms as well as all orders should be addressed to:

“International Telecommunication Union, Archives Service,

Place des Nations, CH-1211 Genève 20, Switzerland”.

The price of a microfiche is 10 Swiss francs (Cosati standards, 60 pictures, 16 mm 10,5 × 4,8 cm). For rolls of microfilms (16 and 35 mm), a proposed price will be sent on receipt of a request sent to the Union’s Archives.

V.8 ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS

An increasing number of ITU publications are available in computer-readable form: on CD-ROM, on diskette, or as an on-line service. The general characteristics of each of these media are described briefly in the introduction.

Important note

In ordering publication in computer-readable form, the purchaser undertakes to abide by a licence agreement which accompanies each product. Information retrieved from the publication on CD-ROM may be used for internal purposes only. It may not be sold, rented, or otherwise provided to any third party.

Network or time-sharing licence

Users may wish to incorporate publications in computer readable form into a network, or provide on-line time-sharing services. Please contact the Electronic Publishing service for information on obtaining a network or time-sharing licence.

For further information, please contact:

“International Telecommunication Union, Electronic Publishing,

Place des Nations, CH-1211 Genève 20, Switzerland”
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
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VI. GENERAL INFORMATION

What is the ITU?

The International Telecommunication Union is an intergovernmental organization, within which the public and private sectors cooperate for the development of telecommunications and the harmonization of national telecommunication policies. The ITU adopts international regulations and treaties governing all terrestrial and space uses of the frequency spectrum as well as the use of the geostationary-satellite orbit, within which countries adopt their national legislation; it develops standards to ensure the interconnection of telecommunication systems on a worldwide scale regardless of the type of technology used; it also fosters the development of telecommunications in developing countries. It is, since 1947, the United Nations specialized agency for telecommunications.

What does the ITU consist of?

The Union comprises:

– a plenipotentiary conference which is the supreme authority of the Union and meets every four years;

– the Council which acts on behalf of the Plenipotentiary Conference and meets annually;

– world conferences on international telecommunications;

– a General Secretariat;

– a Radiocommunication Sector;

– a Telecommunication Standardization Sector;

– a Telecommunications Development Sector.

Each sector operates through a Bureau located at ITU Headquarters in addition to the General Secretariat.

Radiocommunication

The role of the Radiocommunication Sector is to ensure the rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radiocom­munication services, including those using the geostationary-satellite orbit and carry out studies without limit of frequency range on the basis of which recommendations are adopted. Subjects covered include:

– Spectrum utilization and monitoring

– Inter-service sharing and compatibility

– Science services

– Radio wave propagation

– Fixed-Satellite service

– Fixed service

– Mobile services

– Sound broadcasting

– Television broadcasting.

The Radiocommunication Sector operates through:

– World and Regional Radiocommunication Conferences and Radiocom­munication Assemblies supported by study groups (legislative functions);

– a Radio Regulations Board the members of which serve as custodians of an international public trust;

– a Bureau headed by a Director who receives strategic advice from an advisory group.

Standardization

The duties of the Telecommunication Standardization Sector are to study technical, operating, and tariff questions and to issue recommendations on them with a view to standardizing telecommunications on a world-wide basis, including recommendations on interconnection of radio systems in public telecommunication networks and on the performance required for these interconnections. Technical or operating questions specifically related to radiocommunication come within the purview of the Radiocommunication Sector.

The Telecommunication Standardization Sector operates through:

– World Telecommunication Standardization Conferences supported by study groups (legislative);

– a Standardization Bureau headed by a Director and assisted by an advisory group which provides him/her with strategic advice.

Telecommunications Standardization Study Groups are groups of experts in which administrations and public/private sector entities participate. Their focus of work is on standardization of telecommunication services, operation, performance and maintenance of equipment, systems, networks and services, tariffs principles and accounting methods. Although they are not binding, ITU Recommendations are generally complied with because they guarantee the interconnectivity of networks and technically enable services to be provided on a world-wide scale.

Activities of the Telecommunication Standardization Sector cover:

– telecommunication services and network operation;

– telecommunication tariffs and accounting principles;

– maintenance;

– protection of outside plant;

– data communication;

– terminal for telematic services;

– switching, signalling and man-machine language;

– transmission performance, systems and equipment;

– ISDN.

Development

The role of the Telecommunication Development Sector is to discharge the Union’s dual responsibility as a United Nations specialized agency and executing agency for implementing projects under the United Nations development system or other funding arrangements. The aim is to facilitate and enhance telecommunications development by offering, organizing and coordinating technical cooperation and assistance activities.

The objectives of the Telecommunication Development Sector are to:

– raise the level of awareness of decision-makers concerning the important role of telecommunications in the national economic and social development programme, and provide information and advice on possible policy and structural options;

– promote the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication networks and services, particularly in developing countries;

– enhance the growth of telecommunications through cooperation with regional telecommunications organizations and with global and regional development financing institutions;

– activate the mobilization of resources to provide assistance in the field of telecommunications to developing countries by promoting the establishment of preferential and favourable lines of credit, and cooperating with international and regional financial and development institutions;

– promote and coordinate programmes to accelerate the transfer of appropriate technologies to the developing countries in the light of changes and develop­ments in the networks of the developed countries;

– encourage participation by industry in telecommunication development in developing countries, and offer advice on the choice and transfer of appropriate technology;

– offer advice, carry out or sponsor studies, as necessary, on technical, economic, financial, managerial, regulatory and policy issues, including studies of specific projects in the field of telecommunications.

The Telecommunication Development Sector operates through:

– World and Regional Telecommunication Development Conferences supported by study groups;

– a Development Bureau headed by a Director and assisted by an advisory board.

General Secretariat

In addition to handling all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union’s activities, including provision of computer services, the work of the General Secretariat essentially covers:

– the publication and distribution of information on telecommunication matters;

– the organization and provision of logistic support to the Union’s conferences;

– the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations and other international organizations;

– public relations;

– relations with Members, industry and users;

– organization of the World and Regional TELECOM Exhibitions and Forums;

– actions connected with the dissemination of information to the press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications, academic circles and the general public;

– electronic information exchange and access to ITU documents, publications and databases.

Acronyms + Fax

BR Radiocommunication Bureau

Fax direct: + 41 22 730 5785

TSB Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Fax direct: + 41 22 730 5853

BDT Telecommunication Development Bureau

Fax direct: + 41 22 730 5484

SG General Secretariat

Fax direct: + 41 22 733 7256

Registered telegraphic addresses:

BURINTERNA, BDTEL, COMRADIO, COMTEL, IFRBCOM
GENEVE

are replaced by a single telegraphic address on 1 March1993:

ITU GENEVE