By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Gabon has intensified
preparations for its candidacy for a seat on the Council of the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the Minister of Digital Economy,
Digitalization, Innovation and New Technologies, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, holding
a coordination meeting with teams mobilised around the country's campaign in
Doha, Qatar.
The meeting took place on
the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), a few days before
the vote for the Council seat.
The consultation focused on
reviewing actions undertaken so far, making the latest adjustments and
coordinating the efforts of the various teams to ensure that Gabon approaches
the election in the best possible conditions.
The Ministry emphasised the
importance of collective efforts in advancing the country's candidacy, noting
that each team has a role to play and every engagement contributes to the
campaign.
The meeting forms part of
Gabon's broader diplomatic efforts to secure representation on the ITU Council
and strengthen its participation in global telecommunications governance.
Through its candidacy, Gabon
is seeking a seat that would enable it to contribute to discussions and
decisions shaping the future of international telecommunications and digital
development.
The Ministry reaffirmed the
country's determination to advance its campaign through coordinated action,
underlining the message: “Gabon · A seat to contribute.”
