The world's newest country, South Sudan, has joined the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), becoming its 193rd member state, effective from 3 October.
“We are delighted to be able to welcome South Sudan as an ITU member state so soon after attaining full nationhood. The government of South Sudan clearly recognises the importance of information and communication technology as an engine of social and economic development,” says ITU secretary-general Dr Hamadoun Tour'e.
We will work alongside the national authorities to leverage the power of technology, to help lift the country to new levels and fulfil the national motto of 'Justice, Liberty, Prosperity'.”
The accession of South Sudan as an ITU member state implies its adhesion to the Radio Regulations, the international treaty which governs the use of radio communications among the world's nations, giving it full access rights to the frequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources managed by the ITU.
A high-level ITU delegation led by Brahima Sanou, director of the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau, recently met with government ministers in South Sudan with the aim of acquiring first-hand information on the country's needs and challenges in the area of ICT development.
As the first such visit by the ITU, the mission paves the way for the delivery of focused assistance to the country as it embarks on its development path.
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