| Bridging the Standardization Gap |
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What is the standardization gap? |
 The
standardization gap can be defined as disparities in the ability of
developing countries*, relative to developed ones, to access, implement,
contribute to and influence international ICT standards, specifically ITU
Recommendations.
Find more information about statistics, indicators and activities performed by ITU-T, see the Background Report on Bridging the
Standardization Gap (April 2009).
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| What actions are being taken? |
The Action Plan in Resolution 44 of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA 2008, Johannesburg)
outlines four major programmes for developing countries:
- Strengthening standard-making capabilities
- Assisting developing countries in enhancing efforts in respect of standards application
- Human resource building
- Flagship groups for bridging the standardization gap
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| Bridging the Standardization Gap Fund |
The Bridging the Standardization Gap Fund has been created to finance the four work programmes, i.e.
- To facilitate the participation of developing countries in the standards development process
- To allow them to profit from access to new technology development
- To ensure that their requirements are taken into account in the development of standards
Your contributions will be used for workshops and meetings in developing countries, fellowships, surveys and study programmes.
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* These include the least developed countries, small island developing states and countries with economies in transition.
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