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Study Groups


Study Group 1
2025 editions
 Question 6/1: Consumer information, protection and rights
 Question 7/1: Telecommunication/ICT accessibility to enable inclusive communication, especially for persons with disabilities
 Question 1/1: Strategies and policies for the deployment of broadband in developing countries
 Question 2/1: Strategies, policies, regulations and methods of migration to and adoption of digital technologies for broadcasting, including to provide new services for various environments
 Question 3/1: The use of telecommunications/ICTs for disaster risk reduction and management
 Question 4/1: Economic aspects of national telecommunications/ICTs
 Question 5/1: Telecommunications/ICTs for rural and remote areas
 Revised edition ITU-D Question 4/1 Economic policies and methods of determining the costs of services related to national telecommunication/ICT networks
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Study Group 2
2025 editions
 Question 1/2: Smart sustainable cities and communities
 Question 2/2: Enabling technologies for e-services and applications, including e-health and e-education
 Question 3/2: Securing information and communication networks: Best practices for developing a culture of cybersecurity
 Question 4/2: Telecommunication/ICT equipment: Conformance and interoperability, combating counterfeiting and theft of mobile devices
 Question 5/2: Adoption of telecommunications/ICTs and improving digital skills
 Question 6/2: ICTs for the environment
 Question 7/2: Recent progress on strategies and policies concerning human exposure to electromagnetic fields
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Other Publications
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ITU-D Reports on Questions and Recommendations - Study Groups 1 and 2
2002 - (SG1 / SG2)  

The ITU-D Study Groups were set up in accordance with Resolutions 2 of World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1994). For the period 1998-2002, Study Group 1 is entrusted with the study of eleven Questions in the field of telecommunication development strategies and policies. Study Group 2 is entrusted with the study of seven Questions in the field of development and management of telecommunication services and networks. For this period, in order to respond as quickly as possible to the concerns of developing countries, instead of being approved during the WTDC, the output of each Question is published as and when it is ready.
Available inpaper  
Other editions:   1998 - (SG1 / SG2)  
 
Towards Universal Access: Strategic Approaches in Four Developing Countries
2002   Publication Notice with Order Form

This publication reports the results of the project "Advancement of National Policies for Universal Access". This project was undertaken in the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between CIDA and ITU. Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Nepal participated in the project.
Available inpaper   electronic file  
Other editions:   2001  
 
Second World Telemedicine Symposium for Developing Countries - Final Report
no image availableBuenos Aires (Argentina), 7-11 June 1999   Publication Notice with Order Form

Final Report. The report contains full information on the various telemedicine applications being implemented in the developing countries, as well as participants' conclusions and recommendations for the continuation and upgrading of health services, especially in rural and/or marginal areas, using information and telecommunication technologies.
Available inpaper   electronic file  
Other editions:   Cascais (Portugal), 30.06.97-04.07.97  
 
Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC)
2022   Publication Notice with Order Form

The Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC) provides various functionalities for spectrum management activities. Version 5.2 of the software was developed from the contribution of MSIT (Republic of Korea). It contains the revised Article 5 of the Radio Regulations (as per decisions made at WRC- 19), as well as further development on data transfer from other databases to the SMS4DC, such as BR Space IFIC Version 9, and calculations according to the HCM (European cross-border frequency coordination agreement). The SMS4DC also contains monitoring network planning for optimization of spectrum monitoring networks, an interface to the spectrum monitoring software of Rohde & Schwarz and of Thales and a general interface for any other monitoring software (TCI's for example). Self-learning training material can be provided upon request.

The SMS4DC Edition 5.2 on a USB key is currently available for purchase. Please be aware that this version is outdated. A new edition, featuring the latest updates from the WRC, is anticipated by Q3 2024. Current Edition 5.2 subscribers may be eligible for free online access to the new edition on a case-by-case basis.

Available inelectronic file   usb key
Other editions:   2017   2015   Edition 2006