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WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE

WRC-23 Preparations: Finding Common Ground on

Spectrum Allocation and Regulation

world remains connected and people can
communicate seamlessly, anywhere and
at any time, in the years to come.”

The review of selected WRC-23 agenda
items spanned technology and associated
regulatory challenges and questions – from
International Mobile Telecommunications
(IMT) and mobile broadband to crucial
frequency allocations for broadcasting,
aeronautical, maritime, satellite, science,
and amateur radio services.
The International Telecommunication digital transformation for sustainable
Union (ITU) has completed its final review development,” said ITU Secretary- Global representation and engagement
of key topics for the upcoming World General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “As we More than 800 participants attended the
Radiocommunication Conference (WRC- enter the final stretch towards WRC-23, workshop, either in person or remotely.
23). collaboration and coordination among
different regions and countries is more The discussions included leaders
Radiocommunication experts from crucial than ever to reach consensus on and experts from the main regional
national administrations,regional and vital aspects of spectrum management.” telecommunication organizations
international organizations, and other reflecting six ITU regions that span the
United Nations agencies, as well as service Insights to shape spectrum management globe:
operators and equipment manufacturers, The inter-regional workshop allowed
met in Geneva, Switzerland, to complete participants to exchange views, clarify Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT)
the four-year preparatory cycle. their respective positions and proposals, Arab Spectrum Management Group
and initiate preliminary negotiations to (ASMG) African Telecommunications
This third and final inter-regional workshop facilitate decision-making at WRC-23. Union (ATU) European Conference
on WRC-23 preparations provided Representatives from different world of Postal and Telecommunications
updates on topics to be addressed at regions each brought unique insights and Administrations (CEPT) Inter-American
WRC-23, as well as at the preceding priorities. Telecommunication Commission
Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-23), (CITEL) Regional Commonwealth in the
both taking place in Dubai, United Arab “This diversity of perspectives is essential Field of Communications (RCC) World
Emirates, in November and December. for finding common ground and addressing Radiocommunication Conferences, held
the specific needs of different regions and every three to four years, review and
Experts from regional groups presented countries,” said Mario Maniewicz, Director revise the ITU Radio Regulations, the
views, positions, and proposed solutions of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. international treaty governing the use of
based on the WRC-23 agenda, reflecting the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite
the latest results of preparatory “I am delighted that despite the meeting orbits.
studies conducted through the ITU restrictions related to the COVID-19
Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R). pandemic, we have been able to make WRC-23 takes place between 20 November
significant progress in preparations and 15 December. It is preceded by RA-23
“In today’s interconnected world, finding for WRC-23 and pave the way towards from 13-17 November, responsible for
common ground on radio spectrum effective spectrum management,” he establishing the structure, leadership, and
allocation and regulation is at the added. “The resulting insights and programme for ITU radiocommunication
heart of global efforts to accelerate collaborations will shape our discussions studies over the next four years.
universal connectivity and sustainable and decisions at WRC-23, ensuring the

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