Mandate:

The Working Group on Policy and Regulatory Considerations (WGPRC) will provide a forum where CITEL Member States and Associate Members can discuss and exchange information on emerging telecommunications policy and regulatory matters arising from the existing and the evolving telecommunications environment.  This WG will prepare reports, proposals, and guidelines for consideration by CITEL members, and where appropriate, will coordinate common proposals to be presented at international fora.

Terms of Reference:

1. To study security aspects of communication networks, governmental and non-governmental, their role in supporting other critical infrastructures, and domestic and regional approaches required in the Americas Region on this matter.
2. To perform studies on government policies, including those associated with the management of ccTLD, as well as to elaborate comparative analysis on the experiences that identify the best practices in the countries of the Region.
3. To continue the implementation of the Inter-American Mutual Recognition Agreement for conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment (MRA).
4. To study the requirements for conformity assessment procedures for telecommunication equipment in the different CITEL countries, including analyses for the possible harmonization of such processes in the region.
5. To develop studies on the economic aspects and tariff principles of the telecommunications systems and to examine the need for new or adapted charging and accounting mechanisms for the provision of such services in the region.
6. To effect coordination of regional preparations for specific ITU events, as appropriate, such as the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly, including the preparation of Inter-American proposals (IAP).
7. To raise awareness among the Member States of the status of regulations of new telecommunication networks and services in order to promote discussion of the topic and provide recommendations on how to implement an efficient, fair, functional, and forward-looking regulatory framework that serves the countries of the Region and can be adapted to the constantly evolving technological conditions

Authorities: