Qatar, ITU Host Workshop to Boost Global ICT Governance
▼ Summary
– The CRA and ITU held a workshop from September 28-30, 2025, to educate staff on ITU operations and international ICT governance.
– Participants learned about ITU’s structure and procedures, focusing on preparing for the WTDC-25 and PP-26 conferences.
– Staff gained skills in formulating national positions and strategic dialogue to enhance Qatar’s representation in ITU meetings.
– The initiative supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by building capacity to influence global telecommunications policies and digital transformation.
– The WTDC-25 will occur in Baku from November 17-28, 2025, and the PP-26 will be in Doha from November 9-27, 2026, setting key ICT strategies and policies.
From September 28th to 30th, 2025, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to conduct a specialized workshop focused on building knowledge and skills for effective participation in ITU activities. This intensive program was designed to give CRA personnel a thorough grasp of the ITU’s internal workings and to cultivate practical expertise in the realm of international ICT governance.
The sessions provided an in-depth review of the ITU’s organizational framework, governing rules, and operational procedures. A significant portion of the workshop concentrated on preparing for two major forthcoming events: the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) and the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). Attendees learned strategic approaches for global conference preparation, effective management of study groups and committees, and the art of drafting persuasive contributions and resolutions to sway international policy decisions.
Through hands-on exercises, CRA staff developed practical skills in formulating coherent national positions and engaging in high-level strategic dialogues. This enhanced capability directly strengthens Qatar’s representation within various ITU study groups and council meetings. These capacity-building initiatives are a key component of the nation’s overarching strategy, as outlined in the Qatar National Vision 2030, to position itself as a leading global center for research, innovation, and comprehensive digital transformation.
This workshop underscores the CRA’s dedication to boosting the institutional proficiency of its workforce, enabling them to participate more dynamically in shaping global telecommunication policies. By arming its team with the necessary knowledge and tools for impactful involvement, the CRA aims to solidify Qatar’s standing within the ITU and make meaningful, substantive contributions to critical international forums.
Cultivating this specialized expertise empowers the CRA to assume a more influential role in the development of worldwide telecommunications frameworks. This, in turn, magnifies Qatar’s voice in promoting key digital development priorities on the international stage. Over the long term, these efforts will allow the nation to provide well-informed and proactive input into ITU discussions covering sustainable connectivity, the integration of emerging technologies, and leveraging ICT for broader developmental goals.
The WTDC-25 is scheduled for Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 17 to 28, 2025, where it will establish strategic directions and objectives for global ICT advancement. Following that, the PP-26 will be hosted in Doha from November 9 to 27, 2026. As the supreme decision-making assembly of the ITU, this conference will define the Union’s general policies, elect its senior leadership, and set its strategic plan for the coming years.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
