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The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) Fourth CTO Meeting Dubai, UAE

The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) Fourth CTO Meeting Dubai, UAE 18 November 2012 Malcolm Johnson, Director Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU. World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12). Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE

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The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) Fourth CTO Meeting Dubai, UAE

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  1. The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly(WTSA-12) Fourth CTO Meeting Dubai, UAE 18 November 2012 Malcolm Johnson, Director Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU

  2. World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) • Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE • 20-29 November 2012

  3. What is WTSA? • Sets direction, policy, structurefor ITU-T • Meets every four years • Defines the general policy for the Sector • Establishes ITU-T study groups • Approves work program of study groups • Appoints chairs and vice-chairs of study groups • Reviews existing WTSA Resolutions (49)

  4. Main objectives • Underline ITU-T’s role as the most effective venue for international standardization • Pick up new work on emerging technologies • Increase efficiency in order to make best use of delegate time and resources • Avoid duplication and overlap of work • Increase participation and relevance

  5. Strongerpresencein certain areas • e-Health • Accessibility • ICTs and climate change • Internet of Things/M2M • Intelligent Transport Systems • Cybersecurity including Identity management • IPTV, cloud computing and smart grid • Conformity and interoperability

  6. Who can participate? • Member States, Sector Members andacademia • Observers: • Regional telecom organizations • Intergovernmental organizations operating satellite systems • Any other regional or international organizations dealing with matters of interest • UN and specialized agencies of UN and IAEA • ITU elected officials in advisory capacity

  7. WTSA Side Events and Exhibition • Three Side Events: • e-Health • ICT innovation and standards • Network resilience and disaster relief • Academia event • Showcasing • Featuring state of the art technology meeting ITU-T standards

  8. Candidatures • Term limit=two terms • Objectives: to maintain level of expertise and momentum • Expected results • Nomination of capable chairmen • Regional representation

  9. Global Standards Symposium • Monday, 19 Nov 2012 • Intersection of the ICT sector with other vertical sectors such as health care, utilities, and transport • Collaboration with other standards bodies • Chairman will present conclusions to WTSA

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