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APT Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Memorable Event and Launch of New Website
On 1 July 2024, the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) celebrated its 45th Anniversary with a memorable event that highlighted the organization’s remarkable journey and its future aspirations.
The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries who delivered remarks during the opening ceremony, Mr. Masanori Kondo, Secretary General of the APT, and Ms. Kalaya Chinatiworn, Principal Advisor for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand, and Vice President of the General Assembly of the APT, followed by video messages by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and a congratulatory message by dignitary guest, Ms. Areewan Haorangsi, Former Secretary General of the APT.
The key highlight of the event was the official launch of the new APT website. It is designed to provide a more user-friendly experience, the revamped website offers enhanced features including improved navigation and a wealth of resources to keep our Telecommunity informed and connected. This launch symbolizes our commitment to continuous improvement and our vision for the future.
The APT 45th Anniversary Event was a resounding success, celebrating past achievements while looking forward to a future of continued growth and collaboration. The APT extends its heartfelt gratitude to all members, partners, and stakeholders for their support throughout this incredible journey. Click here for photo gallery |
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Recent Events:
· The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-4)
Upcoming Events:
· The 24th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-24) · The 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-1) · The 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the APT Ministerial Meeting (CGMM-1) · APT Symposium on Spectrum Management · The 21st APT Telecommunication/ICT Development Forum (ADF-21) · The 5th Meeting of APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-5) · The 17th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific (PRFP-17) · The 33rd Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-33)
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Recent Events |
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The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-4): 25 - 28 June 2024, Adelaide, Australia
The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-4) was held from 25 to 28 June 2024 in Adelaide, Australia with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting. The Meeting was hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, Australian Government.
The objective of APT WTSA24-4 was to assist the APT members to prepare for the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 15 to 24 October 2024. APT WTSA24-4 discussed the issues to be identified for WTSA-24 and developed Draft Preliminary APT Common Proposals and approved 1 PACP.
In total 45 contributions were submitted from the membership and 13 contributions were carried forward from the previous meeting. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Inter‑American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) and Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC) shared their preparatory processes. The Meeting also discussed the work plan for the APT WTSA-24 and coordination arrangement for WTSA-24.
In addition, APT Training Workshop on Preparing for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) was organized on 24th June 2024 in Adelaide, Australia to provide an opportunity to experience and participate in discussions about standardization activity and related policymaking, APT WTSA preparation works, and WTSA-24 preparation as well as ITU-T standard activities.
The 5th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-5) will be held from 19 to 23 August 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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APT Web Dialogue on A Best Practice on Balancing Risks and Opportunities to Protect Children in Thailand: 2 July 2024, Online
The APT organized the APT Web Dialogue on A Best Practice on Balancing Risks and Opportunities to Protect Children in Thailand on 2 July 2024 in collaboration with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Thailand. It was attended by 74 attendees including APT members and non-members.
The speakers, Ms. Suchana Sinthavathavorn, Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), Mr. Santi Siritheerajesd, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF, Dr. Srida Tanta-atipanit, General Manager, Internet Foundation for the Development of Thailand, and Mr. Khemachart Prakaihongmanee, Director, Bureau of Technology and Cyber Crime, DSI, shared their data and insights about the opportunities and risks that children face online in Thailand, highlighted the urgent need for collaboration among stakeholders to safeguard children's rights in the digital space, and advocated for the adoption of comprehensive strategies, prevention, and interventions to enhance child online protection in Thailand. The presentations were followed by interactive discussion/Q&A.
Click here for the full recording of the event |
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Upcoming Events |
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The 24th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-24) 16 - 18 July 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 24th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-24) from 16 to 18 July 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting).
PRF-24 will focus its work in line with the five Strategic Pillars of the Strategic Plan of the APT which serves as the guideline for APT’s activities for 2024-2026. This PRF-24 will consist of special features which are as follows:
1) High-Level Dialogue: A session among Ministers, Vice Ministers and high-level officials to share strategies, insights, experiences, policies being implemented in their countries with regard smart governance which are in line with the objective of the Singapore Statement adopted by the ICT Ministers of APT.
2) Regulators’ Roundtable: A roundtable among the Heads of the Regulators to share their experiences and practices on regulatory issues and identify the challenges, opportunities and possible way forward regarding inclusive and universal digital landscape.
3) Business Dialogues: Sessions to provide platform for industry representatives to express their views on technology foresight and 6G/IMT-2030.
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The 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-1) 19 July 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory
Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-1) on 19 July 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand,
with physical attendance and remote participation using online platform (i.e
hybrid meeting). The objective of the APT WTDC25-1 is to launch the preparatory process of the APT for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). The APT WTDC25-1 is expected to:
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The 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the APT Ministerial Meeting (CGMM-1) 19 July 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the APT Ministerial Meeting for (CGMM-1) on 19 July 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with physical attendance and remote participation using online platform (i.e. hybrid meeting).
The objectives of the CGMM-1 are to discuss the initial draft of the Ministerial Statement of the APT Ministerial Meeting for 2025, including the structure, theme, priority areas, inputs from the Members, and develop the first draft of the Ministerial Statement of the APT Ministerial Meeting for 2025.
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APT Symposium on Spectrum Management 29 - 31 July 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the APT Symposium on Spectrum Management from 29 to 31 July 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting platform (i.e. hybrid meeting). The event will be hosted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
The Symposium will encourage dialogue among high level policy makers, regulators and industry in the region on the issues above mentioned.
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The 21st APT Telecommunication/ICT Development Forum (ADF-21) 6 - 8 August 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 21st APT Telecommunication/ICT Development Forum (ADF-21) on 6-8 August 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia in hybrid format (both physical and virtual/online attendance through APT Zoom meeting) hosted by the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Republic of Indonesia.
This ADF-21 will consist of the following contents.
1. Thematic Sessions: The recent development of communication technology, computing, and data engineering is causing rapid changes in human life and society. This ADF will look at the efforts to narrow the digital gap and expand universal connectivity, as well as the best practices for AI applications, digital transformation, disaster management, and promoting digital inclusivity. 2. Sessions for EBCs: A platform to share the current status, outcomes, and achievements of the ICT Pilot Projects implemented by APT Members based on the Extra-Budgetary Contributions (EBCs) from People’s Republic of China, Japan, and Republic of Korea will be held. This ADF-21 includes a poster-style exhibition presenting the contents of these projects.
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The 5th Meeting of APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-5) 19 - 23 August 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The 5th Meeting of APT Preparatory Group for WTSA-24 (APT WTSA24-5) will be held from 19 to 23 August 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting (i.e. hybrid meeting). The Meeting will be organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) of Thailand.
The objective of APT WTSA24-5 is to assist the APT members to prepare for the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 15 to 24 October 2024. APT WTSA24-5 will review the ITU Preparation and outcomes of TSAG meeting, review the outcomes of the preparatory process of other regional organizations, finalize the development of Preliminary APT Common Proposals (PACPs), review the proposals to WTSA-24 by other regions and develop possible APT Positions, as appropriate, and develop necessary procedures and APT coordination arrangements during WTSA-24.
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The 17th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific (PRFP-17) 3 - 5 September 2024, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 17th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific (PRFP-17) from 3 to 5 September 2024 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting platform (i.e. hybrid meeting). The forum will be hosted by the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change, Communications and CERT, Tonga and supported by the generous contributions from Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, Australia and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan.
Since 2009, the PRFP has become one of the premium forums for regulators and policymakers in the Pacific region and is a key sub-regional activity of the APT, attracting high-level participants from the Ministries and Regulatory authorities from the Pacific each year. It continues to cover a wide range of topics in line with the common concerns and issues of the Pacific region, such as connectivity, innovation, trust and safety, capacity building and disaster management.
PRFP-17 will organize its session based on the priority areas of the “Lagatoi Declaration” adopted at the 4th Pacific Ministerial Dialogue (28-29 August 2023, Papua New Guinea) as in previous year. These priority areas include Digital Transformation, Digital Innovation, Digital Infrastructure, Security and Trust, Digital Capacity Building and Skills and Disaster Management, which are also strategic pillars of the APT’s Strategic Plan for 2024-2026. Through this forum, we aim to support the development of telecommunications and ICT policies in Pacific countries, share policy and regulatory trends, and enhance the capacity to address emerging opportunities and challenges. It is also hoped that it will contribute to the successful implementation of the Action Plan on the “Lagatoi Declaration”
PRFP-17 will also host a Roundtable for Ministers and Heads of Regulators to share their recent policy and regulatory issues and experiences. Additionally, there will be a Business Dialogue, providing a platform for the ICT industry to share their insights and experiences, while ICT policymakers and regulators discuss new challenges and opportunities to drive Digital Transformation.
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The 33rd Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-33) 9 - 13 September 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 33rd Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-33) from 9 to 13 September 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Plenary will be conducted in the hybrid mode (remote participants can join via Zoom meeting while physical participants will have desk microphones) and the breakout meetings will be conducted in entirely virtual mode (all participants join the meeting via Zoom meeting from their own PCs).
AWG covers various aspects of emerging wireless systems to meet the emerging digital convergence era in the Asia-Pacific region. It also assists in providing effective radiocommunication solutions and to facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge. In its 33rd meeting, the AWG will continue to study on the existing work items, report on the progress of studies and discuss the proposal of new work items as well as other relevant issues.
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