AGENDA WTDC-02
as contained in ITU Council Resolution 1184

1. Assessment of implementation of WTDC-98 Resolutions and Recommendations: consideration of the main activities undertaken in the context of the Valletta Action Plan (VAP)

1. Programmes of the Valletta Action Plan (VAP)
2. Report of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group
3. Special programme for LDCs
4. Direct assistance and implementation of technical cooperation projects within the framework of agreements with UNDP and other financing sources
5. Report of Study Group 1
6. Report of Study Group 2

2. General policy and strategy issues

1. Report on the state of telecommunication development in the world
2. Consideration of proposals for reform of the Telecommunication Development Sector
3. Contributions by the regional preparatory meetings to WTDC-02
4. Consideration of the results of the symposia for regulators
5. Consideration of the results of the Third World Telecommunication Policy Forum (Geneva, 2001)
6. Strategic plan for the Telecommunication Development Sector

3. Operational and technical issues

1. Universal access and information and communication technologies
2. Policies, regulations and economic aspects of telecommunication development
3. Human resources development and strengthening of capacities
4. Infrastructure development and the introduction of new technologies and new services
5. Special Programme for LDCs

4. Implementation mechanisms

1. Framework (programmes, draft declaration, study groups, etc…)
2. Mobilization of resources
3. Strategic partnerships
4. International cooperation
5. Specific actions for LDCs

5. Internal functioning mechanisms

1. Ways and means for the rapid and efficient provision of BDT products and services

6. Special session on bridging the digital divide

1. Current situation in developing countries
2. Short term action plan to bridge the digital divide
3. Long term action plan to bridge the digital divide