Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) Objectives

• ​​Following the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15), the updated version of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2016) was published in December 2016 and made freely available to the public. The Conference approved various resolutions relating to the preparation of WRC-19 and WRC-23. The preparatory studies requested by these resolutions are being conducted within ITU-R, with the support of the regional groups and other international organizations.
  
• On 12 December 2016 in Geneva, the ITU celebrated the 110th anniversary of the Radio Regulations. This gave the opportunity to showcase 110 years of successful development and implementation of this major treaty, which enables the radiocommunication ecosystem to exist in a sustainable manner. Celebrations included two panel discussions about the ITU Radio Regulations' impact on the ICT industry, and the challenges, opportunities, and future of the ITU Radio Regulations. The event was attended by over 540 participants from 106 countries. Present and former officials of the Union, present and former members of the Radio Regulations Board (RRB), and ITU-R and former CCIR Study Group Chairmen were also present.
  
• Throughout the year, ITU-R continued to process space and terrestrial notices and other related activities. ITU-R software was improved and new applications were delivered.
  
• The Radio Regulations Board met three times and approved new or modified Rules of Procedures related to WRC-15 decisions. Significant progress was registered in the reduction of interference cases from Italy into television services of its neighbors.
  
• New and revised Recommendations were approved; numerous reports were published. Assistance was provided to members, especially in developing countries, and capacity building activities were carried out including a World Radiocommunication Seminar (WRS-16), two Regional Radiocommunication Seminars and a Small Satellite Symposium, among others.​
  

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