Asia-Pacific Telecommunity facts for kids
Logo of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity
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| Abbreviation | APT |
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| Formation | 1 July 1979 |
| Type | International organization |
| Purpose | Telecommunications |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
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Area served
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Asia-Pacific |
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Membership
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Secretary General
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Masanori Kondo |
The Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) is an important group that helps countries in Asia and the Pacific connect better. It was started by two big organizations: the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
APT was officially created by an international agreement, also called a treaty, in 1976. It began its work on July 1, 1979. APT is a group of governments that works with companies providing phone and internet services. It also partners with companies that make communication devices and groups that research new technology.
APT is the main organization for information and communications technology (ICT) in its region. This includes everything from phones and internet to radio and TV signals. APT helps 38 member countries, 4 associate states, and 143 other groups work together.
Over the years, APT has helped its members get ready for big global meetings. These meetings discuss important topics like how radio waves are used and how to set up communication rules. APT also helps countries in the region work together on their own technology plans.
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Who Can Join APT?
There are currently 38 full member countries, 4 associate members, and 143 affiliate members in APT. A country can become a full member if it is part of the ESCAP and is located in the Asia-Pacific region.
A territory can become an associate member if it is an associate member of ESCAP and is in the region. Associate members are shown in green in the table below. To become a full member, a country must agree to the founding treaty of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity.
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What Does APT Do?
The main goal of APT is to help develop communication services and internet networks across the Asia-Pacific region. It especially focuses on helping less developed areas get better access.
To achieve this, APT does several things:
- It helps expand communication services and internet networks. This makes sure people in the region get the most benefits from new technology.
- It encourages countries to work together on common interests. This includes how radio waves are used and setting up technology standards.
- It studies new developments in communication technology. It also looks at policies and rules, working with other international groups.
- It promotes sharing technology and developing people's skills. This helps all countries in the region grow their communication services evenly.
- It helps countries in the region work together on big communication issues. This makes the region stronger on the world stage.
How APT is Organized
APT has three main parts that help it run: the General Assembly, the Management Committee, and the General Secretariat.
- The General Assembly includes the President and Vice Presidents.
- The Management Committee has a Chairman and Vice Chairmen.
- The General Secretariat includes the Secretary General, the Deputy Secretary General, and other staff.
APT is also divided into five main areas, called sectors. Each sector manages different parts of the work APT does. These sectors are:
- Policy and Regulations (PRF)
- Radiocommunication (RF)
- Standardization
- Human Resource Development (HRD)
- ICT Development (APTICT)
APT Leadership
APT is led by a Secretary General. This person is chosen by the member countries at the General Assembly and serves for three years.
Past Leaders of APT
Loqman Husain T.Q.A, Leg d’Hon
Boonchoo Phienpanji- Chao Thongma
Hiroyasu Sonoki
Jong Soon Lee
Amarendra Narayan- Toshiyuki Yamada
- Areewan Haorangsi
- Masanori Kondo
See also
- African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
- Caribbean Postal Union (CPU)
- Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)
- European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT)
- Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)
- Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal
- List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
