| Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG): Contribution Clinic, (Contribution Clinic for SG2RG-AFR, SG3RG-ARB, SG3RG-AFR, SG5RG-AFR, SG5RG-LATAM, SG20, SG20RG-AFR and SG20RG-LATAM | As part of the BSG programme. The session covered:
– Introductions and expectations for this session.
– Overview of the meeting / key dates.
– Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG) and newcomer training.
– ITU/ITU-T overview.
– Contributions: preparing, submitting, presenting, responding.
– Decision-making in ITU.
– “Contributions clinic" / Q&A – ask me anything (AMA). | 2 March 2026 | Recording | SG5RG-AFR TD17 |
| Workshop 1: Overview of SG5 work programme and African priority topics | This workshop provided an introduction to the work of ITU-T Study Group 5, including its structure, Questions, ongoing work items and key deliverables. It presented the priority topics identified by the SG5 Regional Group for Africa (SG5RG-AFR) and highlighted areas where contributions from African Member States, Sector Members, Associates and academia are encouraged. The session aimed to support participants from the African region in understanding how to engage in SG5 activities and how regional priorities can be reflected in SG5 work. | 24 March 2026 | Recording | Programme and Presentations |
| Workshop 2: Guidance on preparing contributions for SG5RG-AFR and subsequent SG5 meetings | This practical workshop provided step-by-step guidance on the preparation of contributions, including the structure and format of ITU-T documents, types of contributions, submission procedures and deadlines. It is aimed to support delegates from the African region in developing draft inputs aligned with SG5 Questions and SG5RG-AFR priorities, with a view to their consideration at the SG5RG-AFR meeting and, where appropriate, subsequent submission to SG5. | 14 April 2026 | Recording | Not available |
SG5 Contribution Clinic & BSG session
| An online training session was held for ITU-T SG5 newcomers on 11 May 2026 as part of the BSG programme. The session covered:
– Overview of the meeting / key dates.
– Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG) and newcomer training resources.
– ITU-T overview.
– Documents and working methods.
– Contributions: Preparing, submitting, presenting, responding.
– Decision-making in ITU.
– “Contributions clinic" / Q&A – ask me anything (AMA).
| 11 May 2026
| Recording
| SG5-TD1030
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| SG5 Contribution Clinic & BSG session | An online training session was held for ITU-T SG5 newcomers on 15 September 2026 as part of the BSG programme. The session covered:
– Overview of the meeting / key dates.
– Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)
– ITU-T overview.
– Documents and working methods.
– Contributions: Preparing, submitting, presenting, responding.
– New Contribution platform DDP 2.0.
– “Contributions clinic” / Q&A – ask me anything (AMA).
| 15 September 2026 | Recording
| SG5-TD1367
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