European influence in ITU‐R: the end of an era of dominance?. Issue 4 (2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohamed Ali El‐Moghazi; Jason Whalley; James Irvine
• Is Part Of: Info. Volume 16:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 17
• Publication Date: 2014
• Subjects: Telecommunication -- Periodicals; Mass media -- Periodicals; Information policy -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Periodicals; 384.04105
• DOI: 10.1108/info-01-2014-0003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-6697

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve"> Abstract </x> </title> <p> <bold>Purpose</bold> – The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of the European countries in Region 1 of the Radio Sector of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU‐R). More specifically, the focus is on the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 meeting to explore whether European influence is in decline. <bold>Design/methodology/approach</bold> – This article adopts in‐depth case study of the 700‐MHz issue. Qualitative data are drawn from semi‐structured interviews with key stakeholders who participated at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 meeting. <bold>Findings</bold> – This article concludes that the influence of European countries in the ITU‐R in Region 1 has changed. The influence of Arab and African countries has increased, with that of European countries declining. However, European countries remain more influential than their African and Arab counterparts. <bold>Research limitations/implications</bold> – This article sheds light on an often overlooked but pivotal element of the international spectrum allocation mechanism. <bold>Originality/value</bold> – This article sheds light on important developments in the international spectrum policy that are largely overlooked in the current debate.</p> </abstract>