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The ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB) is celebrating its 100th meeting and 30-year anniversary. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The RRB is responsible for the application and interpretation of the Radio Regulations – the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The RRB ensures that these regulations are consistently and fairly applied to all ITU member states.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

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Celebrating the 100th Meeting<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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By helping to ensure the fair and equal use of spectrum, the RRB promotes innovation, safeguards critical services, and supports sustainable digital transformation for all.<\/em><\/p>

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Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/strong>
Secretary-General<\/div>
ITU<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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The 100th meeting of the RRB reflects decades of global cooperation and technical excellence\u2014building a stable regulatory environment that empowers innovation and connects billions.<\/em><\/p>

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Mario Maniewicz<\/strong>
Director, Radiocommunication Bureau<\/div>
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The ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB<\/a>)<\/strong> is a panel of elected 12 radiocommunication experts who ensure fair and interference-free access to the radio-frequency spectrum\u2014a vital resource for everything from satellites and mobile networks to emergency broadcasts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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RRB Secretariat<\/p>\n

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Reflections from the Chairpersons<\/p>\n

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Chair and Vice-Chair<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
\"Agostinho<\/div>

Agostinho Linhares De Souza<\/h3>

Brazil<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2022
\nChair<\/strong>: 2025
\nVice-Chair<\/strong>: 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Sahiba<\/div>

Sahiba Hasanova<\/h3>

Azerbaijan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018, 2022
\nVice-Chair<\/strong>: 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Members<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
\"Edmund<\/div>

Edmund Y. Fianko<\/h3>

Ghana<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Elsayed<\/div>

Elsayed Azzouz<\/h3>

Egypt<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018, 2022
\r\nChair<\/strong>: 2023
\r\nVice-Chair:\u00a0<\/strong>2021, 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bHassan<\/div>

\u200bHassan Talib<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018,\u00a0\u200b2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Jianjun<\/div>

Jianjun Cheng<\/h3>

China<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Majed<\/div>

Majed Alkahtani<\/h3>

Saudi Arabia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:\u00a0<\/strong>2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Mauro<\/div>

Mauro Di Crescenzo<\/h3>

Italy<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>:\u00a02022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Revathi<\/div>

Revathi Mannepalli<\/h3>

India<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bRizat<\/div>

\u200bRizat Nurshabekov<\/h3>

Kazakhstan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Yvon<\/div>

Yvon Henri<\/h3>

France<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>:\u00a02018, 2022
\r\nChair<\/strong>: 2024
\r\nVice-Chair<\/strong>: 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Chantal<\/div>

Chantal Beaumier<\/h3>

Canada<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:\u00a0<\/strong>2018, 2022
\r\nChair:\u00a0<\/strong>2020
\r\nVice-Chair:\u00a0<\/strong>2019<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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RRB Secretariat<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Mario<\/div>

Mario Maniewicz<\/h3>

Executive Secretary
\r\n<\/strong>from 2019 to today\u00a0
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\"Karlis<\/div>

Karlis Bogens<\/h3>

Meeting Secretary
\r\n<\/strong>from 2025 to today<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"\u200bKarine<\/div>

\u200bKarine Gozal<\/h3>

Administrative Assistant
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Former Executive Secreta<\/strong>ries<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Robert<\/div>

Robert W. Jones<\/h3>

Executive Secretary
\n1995 – 2002<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Valery<\/div>

Valery Timofeev<\/h3>

Executive Secretary
\n2003 – 2010<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Fran\u00e7ois<\/div>

Fran\u00e7ois Rancy<\/h3>

Executive Secretary
\r\n2011 – 2018<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Former Meeting Secretaries<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Nangapuram Venkatesh<\/h3>

Meeting Secretary
\r\n2010 – 2013
\r\n<\/strong>2003 – 2008
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Nelson Malaguti<\/h3>

Meeting Secretary
\n2009<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

David Botha<\/h3>

Meeting Secretary
\r\n2014 – 2024<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Former Administrative Assistants<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Carmen Revenga<\/h3>

Administrative Assistant
\r\n1999 – 2000<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dolores Gavard<\/h3>

Administrative Assistant
\r\n1998<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Merle McMahon<\/h3>

Administrative Assistant
\r\n1995 – 1997<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pamela Type<\/h3>

Administrative Assistant
\r\n2001 – 2010<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Radio Regulations Board 2018-2022<\/h1>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
\"T.<\/div>

T. Alamri<\/h3>

Saudi Arabia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Elsayed<\/div>

Elsayed Azzouz<\/h3>

Egypt<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018, 2022
\r\nChair<\/strong>: 2023
\r\nVice-Chair:\u00a0<\/strong>2021, 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Chantal<\/div>

Chantal Beaumier<\/h3>

Canada<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:\u00a0<\/strong>2018, 2022
\r\nChair:\u00a0<\/strong>2020
\r\nVice-Chair:\u00a0<\/strong>2019<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Yvon<\/div>

Yvon Henri<\/h3>

France<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>:\u00a02018, 2022
\r\nChair<\/strong>: 2024
\r\nVice-Chair<\/strong>: 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bHassan<\/div>

\u200bHassan Talib<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018,\u00a0\u200b2022<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Mchunu<\/h3>

South Africa<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bA.<\/div>

\u200bA. Hashimoto<\/h3>

Japan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bD.<\/div>

\u200bD. Q. Hoan<\/h3>

Vietnam<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bL.<\/div>

\u200bL. F. Borj\u00f3n<\/h3>

Mexico<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bL.<\/div>

\u200bL. Jeanty<\/h3>

The Netherlands<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2014, 2018
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2016, 2019
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2015<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bN.<\/div>

\u200bN. Varlamov<\/h3>

Russia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2021
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2020<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Radio Regulations Board 2014-2018<\/h1>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
\"A.<\/div>

A. Magenta<\/h3>

Italy<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010; 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"I.<\/div>

I. Khairov<\/h3>

Ukraine<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2014
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2017
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2016<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"J.<\/div>

J. Wilson<\/h3>

United States<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2014
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Bessi<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010\u200b, 2014
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2018
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2017<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"N.<\/div>

N. A. Al Hammadi<\/h3>

United Arab Emirates<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.L.<\/div>

R.L. Ter\u00e1n<\/h3>

Argentina<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010\u200b, 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Kibe<\/h3>

Kenya<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2010, 2014
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2014
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2013<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Koffi<\/h3>

C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2010\u200b, 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"V.<\/div>

V. Strelets\u200b<\/h3>

Russia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010, 2014
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2012
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2011<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Y.<\/div>

Y. Ito<\/h3>

Japan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2010, 2014
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2015<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bD.<\/div>

\u200bD. Q. Hoan<\/h3>

Vietnam<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"\u200bL.<\/div>

\u200bL. Jeanty<\/h3>

The Netherlands<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2014, 2018
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2016, 2019
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2015<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Radio Regulations Board 2010-2014<\/h1>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
\"A.<\/div>

A. Magenta<\/h3>

Italy<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010; 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"A.<\/div>

A. R. Ebadi<\/h3>

Malaysia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nVice-Chairman:\u200b<\/strong> 2008<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"B.<\/div>

B. Nurmatov<\/h3>

Kyrgyz Republic<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"J.N.<\/div>

J.N. Zoller<\/h3>

United States<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2008, 2011
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2007<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Bessi<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010\u200b, 2014
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2018
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2017<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Zilinskas<\/h3>

Lithuania<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2010
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2009<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"P.K.<\/div>

P.K. Garg<\/h3>

India<\/p>

Elected\u200b to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2013
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2012<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.L.<\/div>

R.L. Ter\u00e1n<\/h3>

Argentina<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010\u200b, 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Kibe<\/h3>

Kenya<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2010, 2014
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2014
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2013<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Koffi<\/h3>

C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2010\u200b, 2014<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"V.<\/div>

V. Strelets\u200b<\/h3>

Russia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2010, 2014
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2012
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2011<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Y.<\/div>

Y. Ito<\/h3>

Japan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2010, 2014
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2015<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"A.<\/div>

A. R. Ebadi<\/h3>

Malaysia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nVice-Chairman:\u200b<\/strong> 2008<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"A.<\/div>

A. Zourmba<\/h3>

Cameroon<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2007<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"B.<\/div>

B. Nurmatov<\/h3>

Kyrgyz Republic<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"H.<\/div>

H. Lebbadi<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002, 2006
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2010<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"J.N.<\/div>

J.N. Zoller<\/h3>

United States<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2008, 2011
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2007<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Limodin<\/h3>

France<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Zilinskas<\/h3>

Lithuania<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2010
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2009<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"P.K.<\/div>

P.K. Garg<\/h3>

India<\/p>

Elected\u200b to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2013
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2012<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.W.<\/div>

R.W. Jones<\/h3>

Malaysia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006, 2010
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong>\u200b 2008<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Taylor<\/h3>

Nigeria<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2002, 2006
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2005
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2004<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.A.<\/div>

S.A. Malik<\/h3>

Pakistan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"W.<\/div>

W. Moron<\/h3>

Poland<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002, 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Radio Regulations Board 2002-2006<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
\"A.<\/div>

A. Zourmba<\/h3>

Cameroon<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 2007<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"A.A.<\/div>

A.A. Bajwa<\/h3>

Pakistan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2001<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"C.<\/div>

C. Merchan Escalante<\/h3>

Mexico<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"G.<\/div>

G. Kovacs<\/h3>

Hungary<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"H.<\/div>

H. Lebbadi<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002, 2006
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2010<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"J.R.<\/div>

J.R. Carroll<\/h3>

United States<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2002
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2001<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"K.S.<\/div>

K.S. Lee<\/h3>

Korea<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.R.<\/div>

M.R. Simic<\/h3>

Serbia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2004
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 2003<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"P.<\/div>

P. Aboudarham<\/h3>

France<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2001, 2006
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2000, 2005<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.<\/div>

R. Agarwal \u200b<\/h3>

India<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 1998, 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2000, 2003
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 1999<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Taylor<\/h3>

Nigeria<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 2002, 2006
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2005
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2004<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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W. Moron<\/h3>

Poland<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 2002, 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A. Toumi<\/h3>

Morocco<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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C. Merchan Escalante<\/h3>

Mexico<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2006<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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G. Kovacs<\/h3>

Hungary<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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H. Railton<\/h3>

New Zealand<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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J. Tandoh<\/h3>

Ghana<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"J.R.<\/div>

J.R. Carroll<\/h3>

United States<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2002
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2001<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"K.J.B.<\/div>

K.J.B. Yao<\/h3>

C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 1994, 1998
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 1999
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 1998<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Javed<\/h3>

Pakistan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 1998<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"P.<\/div>

P. Aboudarham<\/h3>

France<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1998, 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2001, 2006
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2000, 2005<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.<\/div>

R. Agarwal \u200b<\/h3>

India<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 1998, 2002
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 2000, 2003
\r\nVice-Chairman<\/strong>: 1999<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.G.<\/div>

R.G. Struzak<\/h3>

Poland<\/p>

Elected to the RRB: <\/strong>1994, 1998
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2002<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"V.<\/div>

V. Timofeev<\/h3>

Russia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994, 1998
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 1998
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 1997<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"G.L.<\/div>

G.L. Mutti<\/h3>

Zambia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"H.<\/div>

H. Kieffer\u200b<\/h3>

Switzerland<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 1996
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 1995<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"J.C.F.<\/div>

J.C.F. Albernaz\u200b<\/h3>

Brazil<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"K.J.B.<\/div>

K.J.B. Yao<\/h3>

C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 1994, 1998
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 1999
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 1998<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"M.<\/div>

M. Miura<\/h3>

Japan<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 1995<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"R.G.<\/div>

R.G. Struzak<\/h3>

Poland<\/p>

Elected to the RRB: <\/strong>1994, 1998
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 2002<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"S.<\/div>

S. Zhu<\/h3>

China<\/p>

Elected to the RRB<\/strong>: 1994
\r\nChairman<\/strong>: 1994<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"T.<\/div>

T. Boe<\/h3>

Norway<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"V.<\/div>

V. Timofeev<\/h3>

Russia<\/p>

Elected to the RRB:<\/strong> 1994, 1998
\r\nChairman:<\/strong> 1998
\r\nVice-Chairman:<\/strong> 1997<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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This week marks a milestone in our history and a celebration of global cooperation. The RRB remains committed to fairness, transparency, and technical excellence\u2014ensuring the radio spectrum serves all nations equitably and drives innovation.<\/p>

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Mr. Agostinho Linhares De Souza<\/strong>
Chair: 2025 – Vice-Chair: 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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After 40 years in telecom, I\u2019m proud of the work we\u2019ve done at the ITU RRB\u2014especially this past year as Chair. Tackling satellite harmful interference, including the alarming increase in interference cases affecting safety services receivers in the radionavigation-satellite service (RNSS), the delicate issue of unauthorized transmitting earth stations, supporting Member States to identify viable frequencies in the Appendix 30 and 30A Plans (Resolution 559 (WRC-19)), enhancing equitable access to the frequency bands subject to RR Appendix 30B (Resolution 170 (Rev.WRC-23)), drawing up rules for frequency assignments to stations situated on disputed territories and adapting rules to a fast-changing space industry. It\u2019s been a journey of grit, teamwork, and purpose.<\/p>

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Mr. Yvon Henri<\/strong>
Chair: 2024 – Vice-Chair: 2023<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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The RRB provided crucial inputs and rulings that directly influenced several key decisions and resolutions at WRC-23, particularly regarding satellite systems and the rational use of orbital and spectrum resources. WRC-2023 ratified the RRB recommendation that allowed 41 countries to acquire new and usable orbital resources for satellite broadcasting.<\/p>

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Mr. Elsayed Azzouz<\/strong>
Chair: 2023 – Vice-Chair: 2021, 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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As Chair of the RRB ahead of the 2022 @ITUPP,\u00a0 I was proud to see the Board uphold its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and international cooperation\u2014advancing ITU\u2019s mission in a rapidly evolving spectrum landscape. Today, the Board continues to play a vital role in ensuring fair, interference-free access to spectrum and satellite orbits, despite the growing complexity of regulatory challenges.<\/p>

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Mr. Tariq Alamri<\/strong>
Chair: 2022<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Since joining the RRB in 2019 and chairing in 2020, it\u2019s been a journey of resilience and teamwork. We adapted to the pandemic constraints, faced new and complex issues and made landmark decisions and recommendations that were endorsed by the Conference.\u00a0 Particularly proud we helped 45 administrations\u2014mostly in Africa\u2014restore access to BSS spectrum after WRC-19, paving the way for 41 to secure new assignments at #ITUWRC.<\/p>

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Ms. Chantal Beaumier<\/strong>
Chair: 2020 – Vice-Chair: 2019<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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The work in the RRB during and after a WRC is complex and the successful outcome is based on the excellent cooperation between the Board members. \u00a0
One of the main issues, in the year after a conference, is the update of the\u00a0Rules of Procedure to reflect decisions of the conference. The rules are important for both administrations and the Bureau in the application of the RR. In the year of the conference an important issue is the preparation of the report in which the Board raises issues it faced since the previous conference and provides recommendations regarding improvements to the Radio Regulations. This report is now a key reference for WRCs.\u00a0 Over the years, the RRB\u2019s role has grown. Cases are more complex, the technological changes faster and greater and decisions more impactful.\u00a0
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Ms. Lilian Jeanty<\/strong>
Chair: 2016, 2019 – Vice-Chair: 2015<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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It is a great pleasure to extend my congratulations on this milestone anniversary of the Radio Regulations Board. One hundred meetings over the years reflect the Board\u2019s vital role in shaping global access to radio frequencies and advancing equitable spectrum management. The RRB\u2019s mandate remains essential. Its potential to safeguard fair and peaceful use of frequency resources contributes meaningfully to global progress.<\/p>

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Mr. Ievgen Khairov<\/strong>
Chair: 2017 – Vice-Chair: 2016<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Since its first session in February 1995, the RRB has played a vital role in ensuring equitable and interference-free access to radio frequency (RF) spectrum\u2014a resource now central to modern telecommunications, strategic operations, and public services. RRB members have consistently acted with neutrality and professionalism, supporting developing countries and upholding the principles of the ITU Constitution and Convention.<\/p>

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Mr. Pawan K. Garg<\/strong>
Chair: 2013 – Vice-Chair: 2012<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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In 2012, I had the privilege of chairing the RRB during a pivotal year shaped by the outcomes of WRC-12. Serving on the Board is a profound responsibility\u2014requiring impartiality, technical expertise, and sound judgment. I extend my best wishes to all current and future RRB members as they continue this vital work.<\/p>

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Mr. Victor Strelets<\/strong>
Chair: 2012 – Vice-Chair: 2011<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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It was a true privilege to chair the Radio Regulations Board (RRB), working alongside a close-knit group of experts dedicated to managing the radio-frequency spectrum and geostationary orbit\u2014both limited natural resources vital to global communications. As emerging technologies drive even more demand for spectrum, managing this growth while preventing interference underscores the increasing complexity and importance of the RRB, BR, and ITU.<\/p>

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Mr. Momcilo Simic<\/strong>
Chair: 2004 – Vice-Chair: 2003<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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The RRB has long been a trusted guardian of global spectrum governance\u2014valued for its objectivity, neutrality, and integrity. Its decisions consistently earn international respect, with no challenges at World Radiocommunication Conferences\u2014a testament to the Board\u2019s professionalism and fairness.<\/p>

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Mr. R.N.Agarwal<\/strong>
Chair: 2003, 2000 – Vice-Chair: 1999<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Having served the Board in various capacities over the years, I am pleased to see the current RRB rising to meet both longstanding and emerging challenges. I wish the Board continued success in navigating the increasing demands of global spectrum management.<\/p>

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Mr. Valery Timofeev<\/strong>
Chair: 1998 – Vice-Chair: 1997<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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