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2018-10-29

PP-18, ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018, Dubai, UAE

PP-18, ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 | Dubai, UAE 29 Oct - 16 Nov 2-18
The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference consists of the representatives of the Member States of the Union. The Plenipotentiary Conference is the highest policy-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).


UPDATE Nov 1, 2018: Doreen Bogdan Martin (USA) elected!--first woman ever to hold an elective leadership position in the history of the ITU--congrats to Doreen and the ITU, as well as NTIA Administrator David Redl and staff, and Trump administration, for supporting her candidacy:
David Redl's article above, March, 2018-- NTIA worked hard in support of the election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Held every four years, the Plenipotentiary is the key event at which ITU Member States decide on the future role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), thereby determining the organization’s ability to influence and affect the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) worldwide. The 'Plenipot' sets the ITU's general policies; adopts four-year strategic and financial plans; and elects the senior management team of the organization, the Member States of the Council, and the members of the Radio Regulations Board.
ITU News Magazine (pdf) excerpt:

Internet Related Resolutions:
Excerpt from Internet Society Background Paper on ITU Plenipotentiary 2018 (pdf)
In 2018, the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference will meet for the 20th time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Monday, 29 October to Friday, 16 November 2018.

Date and Time in Dubai:


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Remarks of Assistant Secretary Redl at the Media Institute Communications Forum Luncheon | ntia.doc.gov May 17, 2018 excerpt:


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2017-03-30

Amazon.com $AMZN Acquires Middle East Online Retailer Souq.com

Amazon Bets on Middle East With Souq.com Acquisition

March 28, 2017: Amazon.com Inc., has agreed to buy Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com, betting that e-commerce in the Middle East is poised to take off. Bloomberg's Selina Wang reports on "Bloomberg Technology."

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