PP-10: Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
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- How do I register for the Conference
- Where can I find information about hotel accommodation, visas and travel arrangements?
- What time does the conference start on Monday, 4 October?
- Where can I find the agenda and timetable for the conference?
- Can Sector Members participate in PP-10?
- How many persons can represent my organization?
- Do Sector Members have to pay a fee to participate in the Conference?
- Can a Sector Member
submit a proposal for consideration by the Plenipotentiary Conference?
- Can Sector Members access PP-10 documents online?
- Do Sector Members have the right to speak?
- What are the seating arrangements for Sector Members?
- Can I get a fellowship to attend the conference?
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Online
registration for the Plenipotentiary Conference started on 1 July 2010.
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You can find information about hotels, visas and other practical details on the
practical
information section.
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Please, see the
general schedule (draft time management plan) of the Conference.
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Sector Members who are recognized operating agencies, scientific or
industrial organizations and financial or development institutions (CV229), as
well as regional and other international telecommunication,
standardization, financial or development organizations (CV231) may attend PP-10
as observers .
See invitation (DM-09/1024).
The relevant provisions concerning the admission of Sector Members to
PP-10 are contained in
Article 23 of the ITU Convention and in Resolution 145 (Antalya,
2006). Sector
Members falling under the terms of
No. 230 of the ITU Convention, namely, other entities dealing with
telecommunication matters are not admitted to PP-10, pursuant to
Article 23 of the ITU Convention.
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Sector Members entitled to participate (see question
5) are free to send the number of observers of their choice;
however, there may be some seating limitations in the Conference Centre.
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Yes. Non-exempted
international organizations and Sector Members shall contribute towards
defraying the expenses of the Conference in accordance with provisions
No. 476 of the ITU Convention and Article
7, paragraphs 1b) and 5b) of the
ITU
Financial Regulations
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as well as to Resolution 145 (Antalya, 2006), in particular its Annex 3.
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In accordance with Resolution 145 (Antalya, 2006) related to the
participation of observers in conferences, assemblies and meetings of the Union,
in particular its Annex 3, Sector Members invited to attend the ITU
Plenipotentiary Conference by virtue of Article 23, No. 269E (letter DM-09/1024
refers) may not submit proposals nor information documents to the conference. However, during
the conference, such Sector Members may be asked by the chairman during the
course of a meeting to provide relevant information to assist the proceedings.
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Yes. PP-10 documents can be accessed online via TIES.
Access is also provided to registered participants through a dedicated PP-10
username and password.
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No. However,
Sector Members may, during the course of a meeting, be asked by the Chairman to provide relevant information to assist the proceedings.
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Sector Members will be seated behind ITU Member States, Palestine and observers
from Intergovernmental Organizations in French alphabetical order of the name of
their organization.
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No.
In accordance with ITU policy, fellowships are not granted for treaty-making
conferences (Service
Order No. 07/05 refers).
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