Arose from the need for governments and the private sector to work together to coordinate the operation of telecoms networks and services and to advance the development of communications technology
ITU’s work is ever-present in what is one of today’s most important systems – that of global communications
telephones (fixed and mobile)
email and fax
radio and TV
navigation (including distress and safety aspects)
scientific research
Classed as an Intergovernmental organisation (but one in which private sector plays an increasing role) and is a specialised agency of the UN
