Within the framework for the implementation of the BDT’s Doha Action Plan (DAP) specifically Programme 4, “Economics and Finance, including costs and tariffs”, and in coordination with ITU-T Study Group 3, the Regional Seminar on the economic and financial aspects of telecommunications and the regional meeting of the Study Group 3 Regional Group for Latin America and Caribbean (SG3RG-LAC) was held in Lima, Peru, from 23 to 26 June 2009.  The SG3RG-LAC meeting  preceded by a two-day seminar, focused on economic and financial aspects of telecommunications.   Both the seminar and meeting were organized in conjunction with OSIPTEL and took place at the Thunderbird Hotels Principal, Miraflores, Lima, Perú.

The objective of the seminar was to provide delegates and representatives of administrations, and recognized operating agencies of the region, with the opportunity to present and discuss matters on economics and finance for Latin America and Caribbean region.  Discussion sessions were conducted to promote dialogue and exchange experiences among participants. 

The agenda comprised subjects requested during the last TAL Group seminar as well as responding to requests from countries in the region.  Discussions focused on BDT activities, specifically Programme 4 on the basis of regional priorities. This seminar contributed to the work of the SG3RG-LAC especially on the subjects of cost and tariff issues, including interconnection, as well as subjects related to, and requested by, the region. 

The meeting was a success with objectives being met and recorded in the seminar report.