In addition to the on-demand training modules, a range of online & face-to-face trainings is offered to newcomers and delegates, focusing on the needs of developing countries. These events include:

Contribution Clinics:
Held online one or two weeks before the Contribution deadline for a meeting, focussing on preparing and submitting Member inputs to study group or regional group meetings.

Newcomer sessions:
Run during the first days of a meeting and led by the study group Chair or Counsellor, these events provide an opportunity for newcomers, including fellowship holders, to “meet and greet” the leadership team, share perspectives and priorities, and learn about current standardization work.

BSG sessions:
Normally held during study group meetings, these sessions focus on a wide range of topics of interest to newcomers and experienced experts, including working methods, technical issues, etc. They include interactive elements and opportunities to ask questions and discuss standards-related matters.

Ad-hoc BSG training:
Special sessions or events can be arranged at the request of Members to address specific training requirements.

Please contact the BSG Secretariat (tsbbsg@itu.int) or the study group secretariat for more information.

ITU-T regional groups are established at the request of study group experts to encourage engagement and  participation, particularly among developing countries, and focusing on regional issues (see WTSA Resolution 54). Regional group meetings present an opportunity to develop proposals and build consensus, which form the basis of high-quality Member Contributions to the parent study group.

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Delegates from developing and least-developed countries are eligible to apply to ITU for funding to facilitate their participation in ITU-T meetings and encourage continuity of engagement in the work of ITU-T. Partial fellowships are available to cover either travel or daily subsistence allowance. Note that demand for fellowships is high and applicants are encouraged to prepare strong applications aligned with the criteria for award.

1) Member State must have satisfied their obligations for participation, e.g., fulfil their financial commitments to ITU.

2) Registration and Fellowship requests must be approved by Member State focal point(s).

3) Applicants should communicate their suitability for selection, including: professional background and position; long-term commitment to ITU’s work; academic and language proficiency; leadership potential; Contributions submitted.

4) Selection is based on the criteria above and equitable allocation, including: country, region, gender, delegates with specific needs.

Details, including deadlines, can be found in the meeting announcement.

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TSB provides human and AI-assisted language support as set out in WTSA Resolution 67 (treating all six languages of the Union on an equal footing).

Human interpretation (spoken word), on demand and within budget restrictions. Interpretation is normally provided only for closing plenary sessions, where most study group decisions are made.

Translation (written word): Human translation is provided for selected meeting documents and publications. Machine translation: formal meeting documents are available in all six languages automatically, while ITU Translate provides translation on demand between selected pairs of languages.

Captioning: Human captioning is provided on demand and within budget restrictions. Machine captioning is activated whenever possible depending on the remote meeting facilities in use.

TSB is committed to delivering tools and services that support the engagement of all experts, particularly those from developing countries. The BSG programme works closely TSB system developers on initiatives that support WTSA Resolution 44 (BSG) and WTSA Resolution 32 (Electronic working methods). MyWorkspace is a gateway for accessing electronic resources such as E-meetings, meeting documents, machine translation, mailing lists, standards (published and under development), and much more.

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Under Programme 2, ITU-T experts work on a range of initiatives that promote the implementation of ITU-T Recommendations, including:

E-waste: ITU develops e-waste standards, monitors global e-waste data, supports countries with e-waste management, and helps build capacity with regard to the circular economy.

Digital Financial Services Security Lab: The DFS Security Lab supports regulators in emerging economies to build confidence and trust in the use of digital financial services through collaboration with regulators, security testing, technical guidance and assessments, knowledge sharing and security clinics.

U4SSC: U4SSC serves as an international platform for exchanging knowledge and fostering partnerships to empower cities and communities in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Conformity and Interoperability (C&I): Enhances the Conformity and Interoperability of ICT products based on ITU Recommendations, gathers feedback for further improvement, and assists developing countries to build capacity.

Safe listening: ITU is working with the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and address the global risk of irreversible noise-induced hearing loss from recreational loud sound exposure.

Members are invited to propose implementation projects (tsbbsg@itu.int).

Member States are encouraged to coordinate their engagement at ITU-T Meetings through the establishment of a National Standardization Secretariat (NSS). TSB can provide country-specific advice with regard to requirements, procedures and best practices.

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