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An organization based on public-private partnership since its inception, ITU currently has a membership of 193 countries and over 700 private-sector entities and academic institutions. ITU is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has twelve regional and area offices around the world.
ITU membership represents a cross-section of the global ICT sector, from the world's largest manufacturers and carriers to small, innovative players working with new and emerging technologies, along with leading R&D institutions and academia.
Founded on the principle of international cooperation between governments (Member States) and the private sector (Sector Members, Associates and Academia), ITU is the premier global forum through which parties work towards consensus on a wide range of issues affecting the future direction of the ICT industry.
Cost of membershipITU Member States and Sector Members pay in contributory units and, above a minimum amount, may freely choose their annual contribution.
Organizations that have a specific focus can choose to participate in the work of a single study group as an Associate.
Academia, universities and their associated research establishments benefit from preferential rates, as do Sector Members from some developing countries.
| MINIMUM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORY AMOUNTS * |
| Standardization / Radiocommunication Sectors |
| |
Sector Members |
31,800 |
| |
Sector Members from developing countries
(per capita income not exceeding USD 2,000) |
3,975** |
| |
Associates |
10,600 |
| |
Academia and research establishments |
3,975 |
| |
Academia and research establishments from
developing countries |
1,987.50 |
| Development Sector |
| |
Sector Members |
7,950 |
| |
Sector Members from developing countries |
3,975 |
| |
Associates |
3,975 |
| |
Associates from developing countries |
1,987.50 |
|
Academia and research establishments |
3,975 |
| |
Academia and research establishments from
developing countries |
1,987.50 |
* all amounts in CHF
** not yet a Sector Member and not a subsidiary of a multinational corporation with headquarters in a developed country