The ITU Secretariat established two expert groups on telecommunication/ICT indicators in the 2000s to support the production of internationally comparable statistics.
The Expert Group on Telecommunication/ICT Indicators (EGTI) and the Expert Group on ICT Household Indicators (EGH) develop and update indicators and statistical standards - defining not only
what to measure, but also
how to measure it - to ensure consistency, international comparability and relevance of ICT statistics. They are coordinated by the
ICT Data and Analytics Division of the ITU
Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), under the auspices of the BDT Director.
Each year, during their annual meetings, EGTI and EGH establish thematic subgroups, including joint EGTI and EGH subgroups, to review and update existing indicators and standards and to develop new ones. The recommendations of these subgroups are presented to the subsequent annual meetings for consideration and adoption.
The work of EGTI and EGH forms the foundation of the data lifecycle, enabling the next phases: collection, analysis, dissemination, and use. It is the basis for producing essential data that allows policy makers to identify priorities and track progress towards universal and meaningful connectivity and targets such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
The collaborative efforts of experts from ITU, national statistical offices, regulators, ministries, government agencies, academia, ITU, other international organizations, and industry stakeholders have been fundamental to the groups’ success.
Both groups have kept up with rapidly evolving digital technologies and changing user behaviours. Over the years, they have developed, reviewed and refined hundreds of indicators, including those related to ICT skills, barriers to Internet use, mobile broadband, affordability of ICT services, spectrum, emerging technologies such as 5G and IoT, and e-waste. In parallel, they have retired outdated indicators, helping countries focus their limited resources on collecting data that reflects current realities and policy needs.
For more information on EGTI and EGH, including participation, contact
indicators@itu.int.
How to participate
Experts interested in joining the work of EGTI, EGH, or both are invited to contact the ITU Secretariat by email at
indicators@itu.int, providing their full name, organizational affiliation, and a brief description of their relevant expertise.
Following a verification of the information provided, the Secretariat will add the expert to the corresponding mailing list(s) and provide instructions to access the online discussion forum(s), where they can contribute to ongoing discussions and subgroup activities.
Please note that ITU is currently working to revamp EGTI and EGH registration process and upgrade the discussion forums to facilitate participation and improve interaction across both expert groups.