Testimonials

ITU-D Study Group 2 Chairman, 2010-2014

World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) Chairman, 2014

I believe ITU-D is, and will continue to be, an excellent neutral facilitator between governments, private sectors and civil society in implementing programs, projects and initiatives related to ICT development. I call on all stakeholders to strengthen their support to the ITU-D Sector to help facilitate the promotion of affordable and accessible broadband infrastructure. Only appropriate policy and strategy will enable and foster innovation. They will also drive the development of national and global economies as well as of the information society.

Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Executive Secretary, 2000-2017

Asia-Pacific Regional Director, 1993-1995

I served as the ITU Regional Director for Asia-Pacific between 1993 and 1995. Prior to that I was the ITU Area Representative for South East Asia for nearly 9 years. This was an exciting period for the telecommunication sector for the entire Asia-Pacific region with countries rapidly expanding their telecommunication infrastructure and liberalization, paving the way for private sector players. These changes required major regulatory and policy changes. Today the Asia Pacific region is undoubtedly a global technology hub. BDT is proud to be associated with this remarkable achievement. The future of the ICT sector is here and now and I am confident ITU-D will continue to guide its members on the integration of ICTs in all aspects of development.

First BDT Director

Chairman, ITU Council Working Group on a Stable Constitution, 2010-2013

Deputy to the BDT Director, 1992, 1998-1999

Second BDT Director

Chairman, ITU-D Study Group 1 (2010-2017)

World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) Chairman, 2002

Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) Chairman, 2004-2005

Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) Chairman, 2007-2017

Deputy to the BDT Director, 1999-2004

I served as Deputy to the BDT Director and Chief of Field Operation Department (FOP) from August 1999 to February 2004. Our greatest responsibility was to assist developing countries expand their telecommunication network. Huge amounts of resources were needed to undertake projects aimed at expanding telecommunication infrastructure and services, but thanks to our resource mobilization team, we were able to secure funding to support projects in developing countries worldwide. Looking ahead, technologies are impacting on our lives in a way that would not have been imagined 25 years ago. ITU-D is indeed at the heart of the global digital transformation and will continue to play a crucial role in guiding Member States on how to deploy these new technologies for socio-economic development.

Institute of Electronics & Telecommunications Kyrgyz Republic

My involvement with the ITU’s Telecommunication development sector dates back to 1995. The work of the Sector is at the heart of the rapidly evolving digital economy. Over the past 25 years, ITU-D established itself as a platform where countries, regardless of their economic status, can acquire necessary skills to promote the development of the telecommunication/ICT sector. As ITU-D celebrates 25 years, I can look back with pride at the achievements made this far and look forward to an even more innovative future.

ITU-D Study Group 2 Chairman, 2014-2017

ITU Secretary-General Policy Advisor

Third BDT Director and ITU Secretary General, 2007-2014

Rector, A.S. Popov Odessa National Academy of Telecomms