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International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), founded in 1865, as International Telegraph Union, is a UN specialized agency responsible for global coordination of information and communication technologies (ICT). It plays a key role in managing the radio-frequency spectrum, satellite orbits, setting global telecom standards, and supporting ICT infrastructure—especially in developing countries.

The ITU supports a wide range of technologies including broadband, mobile and fixed telephony, satellite communication, maritime and aeronautical navigation, and AI. Its core mission is to promote global connectivity and digital inclusion.

The organization includes 193 member states and over 900 non-state members (companies, universities, organizations). Its top governing body, the Plenipotentiary Conference, elects key officials and the ITU Council (48 members). Greece served on the Council in 2015 and 2018, but was not re-elected in 2022.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin became Secretary-General in 2023, as the first woman to lead ITU. Her vision focuses on bridging the digital divide and enhancing international cooperation for a more inclusive and secure digital future.

Key upcoming events include the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) and the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). 

Greece is represented by the Permanent Mission in Geneva and the Ministry of Digital Governance.