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ITU-D provides<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A neutral multi-stakeholder platform<\/p>\n

for sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate ICT-centric innovation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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A unique membership ecosystem<\/p>\n

connecting governments, industry,
academia, regional & international organizations, and UN agencies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Global platforms for engagement<\/p>\n

for a connected, inclusive and sustainable digital society.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Interested in joining ITU-D?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Companies, organizations and academia can participate in and contribute to ITU-D\u2019s work in a multitude of ways. Targeted membership types for specific institutions enable the best way for commonly working to achieve the highest impact possible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Sector Members<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n Access all ITU-D events and meetings, contributing to development initiatives and more. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Discover current Sector Members <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Minimum Annual Fees<\/h2>\n

\n \n CHF 7’950<\/strong>
for entities based in developed countries <\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \n CHF 3’975<\/strong>
for entities based in developing countries <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Networking and exploring partnerships<\/p>\n

with governments, regulators and other entities on digital policies, strategies and technologies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Joining and sharing expertise<\/p>\n

in members-only global, regional and national events to contribute to digital development.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Advocating<\/p>\n

for the future of digital development at the Industry Advisory Group on development and regulatory issues.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Contributing<\/p>\n

to all ITU-D study groups by sharing knowledge, experiences and innovative ideas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Associates<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n Participate in the work of one ITU-D study group<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Discover current Associates <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Minimum Annual Fees<\/h2>\n

\n \n CHF 3’975<\/strong>
for entities based in developed countries <\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \n CHF 1’978.50<\/strong>
for entities based in developing countries <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Contributing<\/p>\n

to one single ITU-D study groups by sharing knowledge, experiences and innovative ideas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Networking<\/p>\n

with public and private Sector Members within the study group community on ICT policies and strategies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Academia<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n Participate in the work of all ITU sectors in one membership. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n More on Academia in ITU-D <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Minimum Annual Fees<\/h2>\n

\n \n CHF 3’975<\/strong>
for entities based in developed countries <\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \n CHF 1’978.50<\/strong>
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Contributing<\/p>\n

to products and services in the Radiocommunication, Standardization and Development Sectors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Publishing<\/p>\n

in the ITU’s open access scientific journal focusing on future-driven academic research.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Participating<\/p>\n

in ITU’s capacity building activities within the ITU Academy, working parties and seminars.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Shaping<\/p>\n

recommendations and the work of ITU’s study groups in all ITU Sectors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Read more about ITU-D Membership benefits<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ITU-D Membership Kit<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Participation in the work of the ITU as a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME)<\/strong>
SMEs can participate either as Sector Members or Associates in any of ITU\u2019s three Sectors. ITU has reduced fees for SMEs that wish to participate as an Associate. To be eligible for these reduced fees, companies must be approved by their respective Member State as meeting national criteria for an SME. In addition, companies must also have fewer than 250 employees as well as annual revenues below a maximum of CHF 15 million.<\/p>\n\n

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