CRA Strengthens Staff Capacity for Global Telecommunication Governance Using ITU Methodologies

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held a specialised workshop for its staff on ‘Instruction and Knowledge Building towards the Work of ITU’.

The workshop aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the ITU’s operating mechanisms and foster a practical knowledge of international governance in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.

The workshop reviewed ITU’s structure, rules, procedures, and operations, with a particular focus on the upcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) and the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). Sessions covered how to prepare for related global conferences, handle study groups and committees, and draft impactful contributions and resolutions to influence decision-making.

The workshop helped CRA staff gain practical experience in formulating national positions and engaging in strategic dialogues. 

This enhances their representation of Qatar in the ITU study groups and council meetings. These efforts align with the state’s broader ambition, under the Qatar National Vision 2030, to establish itself as a hub for research, innovation, and digital transformation.

The initiative reflects CRA’s commitment to enhancing the institutional capacity of its staff to actively engage in international telecommunication governance.

 By equipping its staff with the knowledge, skills, and tools to participate effectively, CRA aimed to strengthen Qatar’s role within the ITU and contribute substantively to key global conferences.

By building this expertise, CRA enhanced its institutional capacity to play a pivotal role in shaping global telecommunications policies, while amplifying Qatar’s influence in advancing digital development priorities. In the long run, the outcome will enable the country to make informed and proactive contributions to ITU discussions on sustainable connectivity, emerging technologies, and ICT for development.

The WTDC-25 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 17 to 28, 2025, and will set strategies and objectives for global ICT development.

 The PP-26 will take place in Doha from November 9-27, 2026, as ITU’s highest decision-making body, and will define the union’s general policies, elect leadership, and establish strategic plans.