Newly appointed diplomats

The information below is designed to support newly appointed diplomats in their first contact with the ITU Secretariat, providing an overview of the organization, its mandate, structure and governance process.

Orientation Guide

If you are responsible for the ITU portfolio or simply interested in learning more about the various categories of Member States and the roles of Focal Points, this guide is for you! The Orientation Guide provides an overview of focal point coordination, the ITU User Account Management Platform, as well as practical information and links.

Download the Orientation Guide (November 2024)

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Briefing for Newly Appointed ITU Focal Points, 14 November 2024

Opened by Sulyna Abdullah, Chief of the Strategic Planning and Membership Department, this briefing provided an overview of the activities of the three Sectors of the Union, an introduction to ITU governance, and a brief presentation on the Orientation Guide for newly appointed diplomats.

Presentations:
ITU-R | ITU-T | ITU-D | ITU Governing Bodies 

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Welcome toolkit

If you’re in charge of the ITU portfolio or simply interested in knowing more about cooperating with ITU, this is the guide for you! The toolkit includes an overview of focal point coordination, ITU membership and governance, a “who’s who at ITU”, practical information and tools.

Download the Welcome toolkit (March 2023)

Welcome Kit

Briefing for newly appointed ITU Focal points, 4 May 2023

Opened by ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas, this briefing provided a presentation of the welcome toolkit for newly appointed diplomats, an introduction to ITU structure and governance, and an overview of the activities of the three Sectors of the Union.

Presentations:
ITU Governing Bodies | ITU-R | ITU-T | ITU-D

Contact us

Looking for more information or wishing to share suggestions for improving your onboarding experience? Please contact the Member State Relations Service at memberstates@itu.int 

We would also be delighted to arrange a visit to ITU for you or a delegation from your capital and facilitate connections with ITU departments aligned with your priorities.

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