The ITU allocates global spectrum and develops technical standards which enable everyday technologies such as mobile phones, television, vehicle GPS navigation, weather information and online maps to function.
“We are delighted to be launching our manifesto today as part of our bid for a seat at the International Telecommunication Union’s governing council,” says Philp, “ITU’s mission to connect the world has never been more important and we share its ambition to tackle the sector’s biggest challenges, such as closing the digital divide.
Being a member of the ITU’s governing council would bolster the UK’s efforts to tackle the growing demand for radio spectrum caused by the growth of new wireless technologies and closing the global digital divide by widening access to information and communication technologies.
The minister will launch the UK’s election manifesto at events in Geneva on Wednesday attended by ambassadors and other stakeholders.
The election will take place in the first week of the ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference at the end of September 2022.