Washington DC, 10 October 2024 – Today, representatives from 94 Member States of the International Telecommunication Satellite Organization (ITSO) concluded their deliberations at the 41st Assembly of Parties. The meeting was held in Washington, D.C. at American University’s Washington College of Law and was chaired by Mr. Alexandru Cozma, Head of Delegation, the Party of Romania.
The Assembly, which meets once every two years, took important decisions on a number of key issues including the approval of the ITSO Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2026, Goals and Objectives through the year 2026, the Financial Budget for the Organization, the reports of two Working Groups focusing on the future resilience and sustainability of ITSO, and the selection of 11 members of the Panel of Legal Experts.
The Assembly of Parties elected Dr. Renata Brazil-David as the new Director General and CEO of ITSO for four years, effective 18 July 2025 through July 2029. Dr. Brazil-David, a citizen of Brazil, will replace Mr. Patrick Masambu, the current Director General and CEO, whose mandate will end on 17th July 2025. In addition, the Assembly of Parties decided to designate Dr. Renata Brazil-David as acting Director General/Deputy Director General in accordance with Article X (l) of the ITSO Agreement. In recognition of his exceptional leadership of ITSO during his term of office, the Assembly decided to honor Mr. Masambu with the title of Director General Emeritus to be effective from July 2025.
Dr. Renata Brazil-David
The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) is an intergovernmental Organization based in Washington, DC, with 149 Member Nations. ITSO’s role is to ensure that Intelsat S.A. provides public telecommunications services, including voice, data and video, on a global and non-discriminatory basis. Previously known as “INTELSAT”, the Organization was established in 1973 and restructured in 2001, resulting in the creation of a private entity, Intelsat, Ltd. (now called Intelsat S.A.) and the international intergovernmental organization, referred to as ITSO. For more information, visit www.itso.int.
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/in News /by PaulWashington DC, 10 October 2024 – Today, representatives from 94 Member States of the International Telecommunication Satellite Organization (ITSO) concluded their deliberations at the 41st Assembly of Parties. The meeting was held in Washington, D.C. at American University’s Washington College of Law and was chaired by Mr. Alexandru Cozma, Head of Delegation, the Party of Romania.
The Assembly, which meets once every two years, took important decisions on a number of key issues including the approval of the ITSO Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2026, Goals and Objectives through the year 2026, the Financial Budget for the Organization, the reports of two Working Groups focusing on the future resilience and sustainability of ITSO, and the selection of 11 members of the Panel of Legal Experts.
The Assembly of Parties elected Dr. Renata Brazil-David as the new Director General and CEO of ITSO for four years, effective 18 July 2025 through July 2029. Dr. Brazil-David, a citizen of Brazil, will replace Mr. Patrick Masambu, the current Director General and CEO, whose mandate will end on 17th July 2025. In addition, the Assembly of Parties decided to designate Dr. Renata Brazil-David as acting Director General/Deputy Director General in accordance with Article X (l) of the ITSO Agreement. In recognition of his exceptional leadership of ITSO during his term of office, the Assembly decided to honor Mr. Masambu with the title of Director General Emeritus to be effective from July 2025.
Dr. Renata Brazil-David
The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) is an intergovernmental Organization based in Washington, DC, with 149 Member Nations. ITSO’s role is to ensure that Intelsat S.A. provides public telecommunications services, including voice, data and video, on a global and non-discriminatory basis. Previously known as “INTELSAT”, the Organization was established in 1973 and restructured in 2001, resulting in the creation of a private entity, Intelsat, Ltd. (now called Intelsat S.A.) and the international intergovernmental organization, referred to as ITSO. For more information, visit www.itso.int.
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A new convening letter and agenda was sent to ALL Parties on January 31st.
AP is a paperless meeting. No printed documents is distributed to the participants during the meeting.
The Director General encourages the participants to bring their own laptop computer or tablet to access the AP documents.
In order to have access to ITSO’s restricted documents you will need a username and password to ITSO’s restricted website.
Convening Letter
AP-41 Documents
Program – Tentative Agenda
Practical Information
AP Rules and Procedures
The ITSO Agreement
ACCREDITATION
Each participating Party shall designate one individual to act as its Representative (Head of delegation) and may also designate such Alternate Representative(s) and Advisors as it deems necessary. The Party must communicate the name and title of each member of the delegation, together with the capacities in which they will attend the meeting, by fax or e-mail, to the Director General as soon as possible. In addition, an official letter of accreditation signed by a duly empowered representative, as specified under rule V of the AP Rules of Procedure, must be mailed to the Director General or hand-carried to the meeting.
Sample Accreditation Letter AP-41
Sample Proxy Letter AP-4
ACCREDITATION FAQ’s
What is an Accreditation?
A credential issued on official stationery by a Party representative duly empowered to sign on behalf of an ITSO member country.
Who may sign the Accreditation?
The Head of State, the Head of Government, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the official in charge of the sector of telecommunications, a representative of one of these entities duly empowered to sign on behalf of an ITSO member country.
What should be stated in the Accreditation?
The Accreditation must include the name and title of each representative of the delegation, together with the capacity in which they will attend the meeting (i.e. Representative, Alternate Representative(s) and Advisor(s)). There may be only one representative, but as many Alternate Representatives and Advisors as the Party deems necessary. The Accreditation must state that the members of this delegation are authorized to speak and vote on behalf of the Party.
When should I send the Accreditation letter?
As soon as the delegation is confirmed by your Administration and after pre-registration. Please email the accreditation letter to itsomail@itso.int.
Cannot attend AP-41?
You may accredit a representative from your diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C. to attend. Alternatively, another ITSO Party, with whom your Party shares similar views, may represent you at the meeting, to speak and vote in the name of your Party via Proxy.
A Proxy letter addressed to the Director General is required. Sample of Proxy letter can be found on this page above.
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