International Telecommunication Union

The International Telecommunication Union is a specialized United Nations agency which was established to promote telegraphic networks between countries. The ITU was founded in 1865, thus being one of the oldest committees playing a vital role in global cooperation in telecommunication, preceding the establishment of the UN by decades. Its objectives are achieved through addressing global challenges and cooperatively working to reach the common goals. In the committee of ITU, there are three main focus sectors present: Radiocommunication (ITU-R) which is responsible for global satellite orbits, Standardization (ITU-T) which is responsible for development of technical standards globally, and finally, the Development (ITU-D) which focuses on cyber security, artificial intelligence and new technologies such as the 5G network. The ITU welcomes 193 member states, with many private sector companies included which allows the existence of a common platform where private and public cooperation can be attained.

The first ITU session at a KarMUN conference will be held in 2025, providing a platform for students for discussion of a series of issues related to artificial intelligence, cyber security, social media and digitalisation. The existence of the committee provides a perfect platform for Delegates who are interested in international collaboration and discussions on the matters of future pathways for telecommunication policies and innovations.

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