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ITU Workshop on Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)

Quito, Ecuador, 14 August 2013

Contact: tsbworkshops@itu.int

Introduction

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organized a workshop on "Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) in Latin America" on 14 August 2013 in Quito, Ecuador.

This workshop was preceded by a workshop on "Environmentally Sound Management of E-Waste in Latin America” on 13 August 2013 also hosted by Telefónica at the same venue.

Objectives

The objectives of this workshop were to respond to WTSA-12 Resolution 72 “Measurement concerns related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields”, to provide an overview of EMF issues to policy makers and other stakeholders with a special focus on Latin America and to identify a few actions for consideration of Working Party 2 of the ITU-T Study Group 5.

Target Audience

The workshop brought together leading specialists in the field, from top policy-makers to engineers, designers, planners, government officials, regulators, standards experts and others.

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General Information

Organized by: ITU
Hosted by: Telefónica
Date: 14 August 2013
Venue: Swiss Hotel Quito
Phone: +593 2 256 7600
Address: Av.12 de Octubre 1820 y Luis Cordero
P.O. Box, 1721565
Quito, Ecuador
General Information (including transportation, visa and health requirements): [ ENG | SPA ]
Hotel Accommodation:

Swiss Hotel Quito
Phone: +593 2 256 7600
Web page: http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/quito/
Address: Av.12 de Octubre 1820 y Luis Cordero
P.O. Box, 1721565
Quito
Ecuador

[Note: In order to benefit from special room rates, delegates are requested to mention that they will be attendingTelefónica’s (OTECEL) event ]
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