reg OSCE marks 20th Anniversary of Sub-Regional Arms Control Agreement, essential for building peace and stability in Western Balkans By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:57:41 +0000 VIENNA, 15 June 2016 – The twentieth anniversary of the Agreement on Sub-Regional Arms Control Agreement, which served as a framework for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia to engage with each other in order to promote peace and stability in the region, was marked today in Vienna. Almir Sahovic, Assistant Minister for Multilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stressed that today was a good opportunity to reflect on the path the region went through in the last 20 years. “Our region was a synonym for problems and a source of instability. Our friends from the OSCE family and international community used to send military and police forces to help us sustain peace and stability. Today, we are the ones contributing with military and diplomatic missions to peace and stability around the world.” The Agreement remains highly relevant for stability in the region as well as for the entire OSCE area and serves as a model for other OSCE regions. “We see that the four State parties show mutual understanding, professionalism and confidence in their joint treaty activities,” said Chairperson of the OSCE Permanent Council and Permanent Representative of Germany to the OSCE Eberhard Pohl. “The Agreement continues to play a useful role in maintaining military stability in South Eastern Europe by promoting co-operation, transparency and predictability. Key to this is upholding the common political will for good development in the future. The members of the contact group stand ready to further support these activities.” The Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre Marcel Pesko highlighted how the commitments from the Article IV of Dayton Peace Agreement became actions. “The four countries of the region proved they can establish a stable military balance, reducing the risk of a new escalation of the conflict. This would not be possible without courage and political will to move the process forward.” The ceremony included a photo-exhibition dedicated to the process of implementation of the Agreement. Distinguished individuals and organizations from the region received special recognition for their contribution to the process. Bosnia and Hercegovina is currently a Chair of Sub-Regional Consultative Commission in accordance with Article IV, Annex 1-B to the Dayton Agreement. Learn more about the transfer of ownership of regional stability and how targets of arms control were achieved even beyond the set limits. Related StoriesUrgent steps needed towards full respect for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, says OSCE Chairmanship Special Representative and Chief MonitorOSCE Chairperson-in-Office Steinmeier, in Moldova, calls for swift and full implementation of confidence-building measuresOSCE Chairperson-in-Office Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit Moldova on Tuesday Full Article Chairmanship Arms control South-Eastern Europe Press release
reg OSCE States explore role for the Organization regarding migration and refugee flows By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:17:29 +0000 VIENNA, 20 July 2016 – Possible roles for the OSCE in the context of the migration and refugee flows across the OSCE area were discussed today at a special meeting of the Permanent Council in Vienna. The meeting was a milestone in the process launched in March 2016 by Germany’s 2016 OSCE Chairmanship. In a series of seven meetings and following an inclusive approach, an Informal Working Group took stock of the migration-related activities of the OSCE and developed proposals for future engagement. The Working Groups was chaired by Swiss Ambassador to the OSCE Claude Wild and open to all participating States, Partners for-Cooperation and OSCE executive structures as well as a number of international organizations and NGOs. Presenting results of this ambitious preparatory process Wild said in today’s Permanent Council: “While the current situation is generally referred to as ‘the refugee and migration crisis’, it is in fact a crisis of international migration governance. Comprehensive governance is needed to deal responsibly with the phenomenon of migration and refugee flows. This includes addressing issues of protection, combating crime, border management, successful integration as well as solidarity and partnerships.” Wild highlighted that the OSCE is uniquely positioned and equipped to use its political convening power and technical expertise to create formal and informal networks. “In such networks national experts and decision makers can exchange best practices in all specific issues that have to be addressed to design and implement responsible national policies on migration and refugee flows,” he said. Chairperson of the Permanent Council and German Ambassador to the OSCE, Eberhard Pohl, thanked the Swiss OSCE Ambassador and his team for their committed work. “There was a clear common understanding among all OSCE States today that migration and refugee flows figure high on the OSCE agenda in line with its comprehensive approach to security,” Pohl said. “Given the scale and transnational character of this issue, it is clear that no single country can cope with the challenge of current migration and refugee flows alone. It has to be addressed in a co-operative manner, in a spirit of shared responsibility. We will continue to support OSCE activities in this field and work to further develop the contribution of the OSCE.” The OSCE Permanent Council is one of the main regular decision-making bodies of the Organization bringing together representatives of all 57 OSCE participating States and the 11 Partners for Co-operation.Related StoriesAzerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister addresses OSCE, calls for work toward peaceful settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to be advancedUrgent steps needed towards full respect for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, says OSCE Chairmanship Special Representative and Chief MonitorOSCE Chairperson-in-Office Steinmeier, in Moldova, calls for swift and full implementation of confidence-building measures Full Article Chairmanship Permanent Council Border management Combating human trafficking Economic activities Human rights Policing Tolerance and non-discrimination Press release
reg Call for Applications to the Youth Contact Groups from Donetsk and Luhansk Regions By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:46:55 +0000 Training Mon, 2016-08-01 (All day) - Sun, 2016-12-25 (All day) Ukraine OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine Eastern Europe Conflict prevention and resolution The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (OSCE PCU) is pleased to announce an open call for applications of the young activists from Donetsk and Luhansk regions to join the Youth Contact Group initiative, aimed at promoting inter-regional dialogue and bridge-building between youth. This dialogue initiative was launched by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine to 2015. Its main task is to equip the youth representatives from different regions of Ukraine with the necessary tools and skills as well as to support implementation of their ideas regarding promotion of dialogue on the today’s issues of concern among Ukrainian youth. The new groups will join efforts with the already selected similar teams in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv. Profile of a successful applicant At this opportunity the call targets representatives from young people in Donetsk and Luhansk regions who can demonstrate that they are strongly committed to building sustainable dialogue between youth of their regions and other parts of Ukraine. Besides that, successful applicants must: Be between the ages of 18 and 28 at the time of implementation of the activities; Demonstrate frequent use of social media; Have a strong interest in the fields of inter-culturalism, peace building, and regional co-operation; Be able to commit to participating in all activities of the initiative In addition, it is not obligatory but preferable that candidates can: Be familiar with national and international youth policy; Demonstrate previous experience in project implementation; Demonstrate good English language skills. An equal number of participants will be selected from each of the considered regions. All successful applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply. Costs No fees apply to any phase of the initiative implementation. All costs related to logistics (boarding, lodging, transport, etc.) will be covered by the OSCE PCU. Participants are expected to use their own laptops and smart phones. How to apply If you are interested, we strongly encourage you to apply using the links below. Applications for Donetsk region are now open and you can apply here. Applications for Luhansk region are now open and you can apply here. Deadline for applications is 29 July 2016Related StoriesLatest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30, 4 August 2016Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30, 3 August 2016OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine to hold news briefing in Kyiv tomorrow Full Article OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine Conflict prevention and resolution Eastern Europe Training
reg ODIHR expresses concerns on recent evictions of Roma in joint statement with other global and regional human rights organizations By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:12:59 +0000 249036 Joint Statement on Evictions of Roma and Travellers in Europe The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) joined with other global and regional intergovernmental human rights organizations and experts in issuing a statement condemning the recent evictions of Roma and Sinti, as well as Travellers, in Europe, on 29 June 2016. Signatories call on national, regional and, in particular, local authorities to find sustainable solutions to the housing problems that many Roma and Sinti face, while condemning forced evictions without due process and provisions of adequate alternative housing. The statement reminds participating States that such evictions violate international human rights obligations and authorities must ensure that everyone subject to eviction is adequately informed of their rights and necessary evictions must be carried out without discrimination or harassment. The statement highlights the long-term negative implications of eviction that can result in physical and psychological problems, including emotional trauma and lasting social isolation, which particularly affects older people, women, children and people with disabilities. ODIHR had previously reminded the OSCE participating States that evictions of Roma and Sinti must comply with international standards and provide for adequate housing for those evicted. Furthermore, greater efforts are needed to promote sustainable and non-discriminatory housing solutions. The OSCE Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti from 2003 additionally calls for mechanisms and procedures to clarify property rights, resolve questions of ownership and regularize the legal status of Roma and Sinti people living in circumstances of unsettled legality.Related StoriesODIHR Director and IHRA Chair on Roma and Sinti genocide commemoration day: greater effort needed to protect memorial sites and ensure victims dignityOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimesOSCE/ODIHR event at European Parliament highlights role of civil society coalitions in responding to anti-Semitism, discrimination and intolerance Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Roma and Sinti issues News
reg OSCE supports roundtable discussion on introduction of Pollutant Release and Transfer Register in Kazakhstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:25:06 +0000 ASTANA, 14 July 2016 – The introduction of the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) in Kazakhstan was the focus of a roundtable discussion organized in Astana today by the OSCE Programme Office in Astana in partnership with the Energy Ministry’s Information and Analytical Centre of Environment Protection and the UN Development Programme in Kazakhstan. Some 80 representatives of the Aarhus Centres, regional and central government entities, environmental NGOs and private sector focused on recent changes in national environmental legislation, guiding rules in implementing PRTR, international best practices and the role of the Aarhus Centres in promoting PRTR in the regions. Joldasov Zulfuhar, Deputy Chairperson of the Committee of Environmental Regulation, Control and State Inspection in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry, said: “Taking into account that environmental damage impacts all spheres of life, a state register of pollutant release and transfer is particularly relevant. We are convinced of the need to co-operate with all interested parties and consolidate our efforts in addressing the emerging issues in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development.” Mirco Guenther, Deputy Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, said: "PRTR management can lead to a significant reduction in environmental and social risks to promote a constructive dialogue between interested parties, as well as to achieve a balance of interests and protection of environmental rights of citizens. The OSCE Programme Office in Astana stands ready to support Kazakhstan’s initiative to comply fully with all their obligations under the Aarhus Convention." The PRTR Protocol was adopted in 2003, in Kyiv, Ukraine and is a legally binding instrument that requires parties to establish publicly accessible registers containing information on the release and transfer of pollutants. The event is part of the Programme Office’s longstanding efforts in promoting the international standards of the Aarhus Convention in Kazakhstan.Related StoriesOSCE promotes Central Asian Leadership Program for young environmental leadersOSCE supports water co-operation in southern KazakhstanSeminar for defence lawyers on new approaches and techniques of legal defence Full Article OSCE Programme Office in Astana Environmental activities Central Asia Press release
reg OSCE supports roundtable discussion on introduction of Pollutant Release and Transfer Register in Kazakhstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:25:06 +0000 ASTANA, 14 July 2016 – The introduction of the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) in Kazakhstan was the focus of a roundtable discussion organized in Astana today by the OSCE Programme Office in Astana in partnership with the Energy Ministry’s Information and Analytical Centre of Environment Protection and the UN Development Programme in Kazakhstan. Some 80 representatives of the Aarhus Centres, regional and central government entities, environmental NGOs and private sector focused on recent changes in national environmental legislation, guiding rules in implementing PRTR, international best practices and the role of the Aarhus Centres in promoting PRTR in the regions. Joldasov Zulfuhar, Deputy Chairperson of the Committee of Environmental Regulation, Control and State Inspection in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry, said: “Taking into account that environmental damage impacts all spheres of life, a state register of pollutant release and transfer is particularly relevant. We are convinced of the need to co-operate with all interested parties and consolidate our efforts in addressing the emerging issues in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development.” Mirco Guenther, Deputy Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, said: "PRTR management can lead to a significant reduction in environmental and social risks to promote a constructive dialogue between interested parties, as well as to achieve a balance of interests and protection of environmental rights of citizens. The OSCE Programme Office in Astana stands ready to support Kazakhstan’s initiative to comply fully with all their obligations under the Aarhus Convention." The PRTR Protocol was adopted in 2003, in Kyiv, Ukraine and is a legally binding instrument that requires parties to establish publicly accessible registers containing information on the release and transfer of pollutants. The event is part of the Programme Office’s longstanding efforts in promoting the international standards of the Aarhus Convention in Kazakhstan.Related StoriesOSCE supports water co-operation in southern KazakhstanOSCE Programme Office supports training for defence lawyers in Kazakhstan on the new criminal procedure legislationOSCE Programme Office supports public hearings on libel and slander legislation in Kazakhstan Full Article OSCE Programme Office in Astana Environmental activities Central Asia Press release
reg OSCE conducts regional seminar in Kazakhstan on Vienna Document 2011 By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 09:23:41 +0000 ASTANA, 24 May 2016 – An OSCE-supported regional training seminar for some 50 military officers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on the practical implementation of the Vienna Document 2011 and confidence- and security-building measures began today in Astana. The OSCE Programme Office in Astana organized the four-day event in co-operation with Kazakhstan's Defence Ministry and with the support of the OSCE field operations. Military and civilian experts from France, Hungary, the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia will share their expertise. The participants will discuss developments in the field of confidence- and security-building measures, which are the focus of the Vienna Document 2011, as well as its implementation aspects, such as inspection procedures, experience exchange and the demonstration of weapons and equipment systems. Deputy Defence Minister of Kazakhstan Talgat Mukhtarov said: “The Vienna Document is one of the most important instruments of the OSCE’s politico-military dimension. It has long served to promote co-operation, transparency and confidence building as well as a system of verification. While the annual seminar serves to help us understand the ‘letter’ of the Vienna Document, it is always very important that our activities embrace its ‘spirit.’” “The OSCE has been placing considerable emphasis on building confidence and security through closer co-operation of the armed forces in the region under the Vienna Document 2011,” said György Szabó, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana. “What makes the Vienna Document so exceptional is that it does not only helps de-escalate a potential conflict, but can help build relations between countries in such a way that war between them seems inconceivable.” Robin Mossinkoff, Head of the Forum for Security Co-operation Support Section, highlighted the work done to build trust and confidence by OSCE participating States, supported by the OSCE. He noted that this was conducted not only under the Vienna Document, but also agreements such as the Code of Conduct on Political-Military Aspects of Security and the Document on Small Arms and Light Weapons, and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition. The seminar will include theoretical exercises and a simulated inspection visit to the 36th Air Assault Brigade near Astana on 27 May. The participants will carry out an evaluation in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Document on compliance and verification, and produce a report. The Vienna Document was adopted by all OSCE participating States and obliges them to share information on their armed forces and military activities. It also contains provisions on compliance and verification, such as conducting and hosting inspections and evaluations, as well as on risk reduction, military contacts and co-operation, and prior notification of certain military activities. The OSCE Programme Office in Astana has been organizing seminars on the Vienna Document in Kazakhstan since 2006. The seminar is part of the Programme Office's long-standing efforts to promote OSCE confidence- and security-building measures and regional security.Related StoriesOSCE Programme Office supports training for defence lawyers in Kazakhstan on the new criminal procedure legislationOSCE Programme Office supports public hearings on libel and slander legislation in KazakhstanOSCE supports training seminar on torture prevention in Kazakhstan Full Article OSCE Programme Office in Astana Reform and cooperation in the security sector Central Asia Press release
reg OSCE Centre in Bishkek hosts regional discussion on Security Sector Governance and Reform By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:44:21 +0000 BISHKEK, 28 June 2016 – The OSCE’s role and activities in Security Sector Governance and Reform in Central Asia, and the challenges and opportunities in the field, are the focus of a three-day regional seminar hosted by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, which began today in the Kyrgyz capital. Taking part are some 50 representatives of OSCE field operations in Central Asia and regional partners, government officials from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as well as civil society and academia. As well as providing a platform for regional networking among national and international partners, the discussion will explore challenges within police reform, border management and security, counter-terrorism, anti-corruption, justice sector reform among others. “By reviewing the government’s budget and reports on its execution, adopting laws, establishing a working group to monitor enforcement of the laws and parliamentary decisions, we can make the reforms possible,” said Ainuru Altybaeva, Kyrgyz member of parliament and member of the parliamentary Committee for International Relations, Defence and Security. Security Sector Governance and Reform is increasingly recognized by OSCE participating States as an essential element in conflict prevention, early warning, crisis management and peace-building. Daniele Rumolo, Acting Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, said: “Effective security sector reform processes have to be carried out in full consultation with all affected sides, including civil society and independent experts, as well as with the support of international organizations. The new OSCE guidelines on Security Sector Governance and Reform are designed to lead us and all other stakeholders and partners, in upholding these principles.” Professor Erica Marat of the National Defense University in Washington D.C. said that while there are challenges for reform processes in the region, there are also tremendous opportunities which can be supported by a well-educated population, empowered women, ethnic and religious diversity, and a vibrant civil society. The regional seminar is part of an extra-budgetary project that aims to support, build capacity and raise awareness on Security Sector Governance and Reform within the OSCE. The project is supported by Germany’s 2016 OSCE Chairmanship, as well as Switzerland, Slovakia, Serbia and Austria. A similar regional event is planned for later this year in South-East Europe. Related StoriesOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detentionOSCE Centre in Bishkek enhances police investigators’ skills in crime investigation techniques Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Secretariat Reform and cooperation in the security sector Central Asia Press release
reg OSCE facilitates consolidation workshop on Regulatory Reform Roadmap for Armenia By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 12:45:11 +0000 243556 Assessment of the Legislative Process in the Repulic of Armenia The finalization of a Regulatory Reform Roadmap for Armenia was the focus of a workshop co-organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR), the Ministry of Justice of Armenia and the OSCE Office in Yerevan on 27 and 28 May 2016 in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. The workshop provided an opportunity for participants from the executive branch, the legislature, civil society and international organizations to exchange views on how to improve the overall process of lawmaking in the country. Topics discussed included policy-making and legislative planning, public consultations and regulatory impact assessment, as well as monitoring and evaluation of legislation. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss recommendations for reform from previous thematic lawmaking workshops, conducted in Armenia in 2015, and from OSCE/ODIHR’s 2014 report on the “Comprehensive Assessment of the Legislative Procedure in Armenia”. These recommendations were consolidated in a draft Regulatory Reform Roadmap with concrete action points in early 2016, and this draft provided a basis for workshop discussions. "The recommendations in the draft Regulatory Reform Roadmap focus on identifying workable solutions and were developed by key Armenian stakeholders during a series of discussions," said Alice Thomas, Chief of ODIHR’s Legislative Support Unit. "The draft Roadmap thus constitutes a home-grown plan for action to address weaknesses identified in the Armenian lawmaking system during discussions at our 2015 workshops." Arsen Mkrtchyan, First Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia, said: "We have already begun initiating reforms as indicated in the draft Roadmap. This workshop will help us finalize this document, which will be very useful in helping us plan and implement additional reform processes to make our legislative process less burdensome and more planned, transparent, and participatory." The consolidating workshop begins the final stage of the process of drafting a Regulatory Reform Roadmap for Armenia, as envisaged by the Memorandum of Understanding signed between OSCE/ODIHR and the Ministry of Justice in 2014. Once ready, the Roadmap will form the basis for future reforms of the legislative process in the country.Related StoriesOSCE/ODIHR workshop in Armenia focuses on regular monitoring of the implementation of laws as an important element of the law-making processODIHR trains prosecutors and lawyers in Kyrgyzstan on international standards regarding freedom of religion or beliefOSCE/ODIHR final report on early parliamentary elections in Serbia recommends comprehensive review of legislation and ensuring the level playing field for contestants Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights OSCE Office in Yerevan Democratization South Caucasus Armenia News
reg Laser-printed anti-bacterial graphene oxide helps regenerate bone By nanotechweb.org Published On :: 2017-12-20T09:29:33Z Technique may revolutionize the design of scaffolds for regenerative medicine applications. Full Article
reg DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean. By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:30:04 +0000 A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides could also alter its participation in a deal that allows these companies to self-report injuries. Full Article
reg The Future Of 3D Printing By Xometry’s Own Greg Paulsen By 3dprintingpodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:42:15 +0000 Listen to Greg Paulsen of Xometry speak about his view of the future of 3D Printing! What is in store for us 3D Printing enthusiasts? Full Article About 3d Printing 3d printing podcast 3D Printing Service Bureau 3d printing trends
reg International Telecommunication Regulations - Melbourne - (WATTC-88) By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT International Telecommunication Regulations - Melbourne - (WATTC-88)"These Final Acts incorporate International Telecommunication Regulations. The purpose of these Regulations is to establish general principles which relate to the provision and operation of international telecommunication services offered to the public as well as to the underlying international telecommunication transport means used to provide such services. These Regulations are also established with a view to facilitating global interconnection and interoperability of telecommunication facilities and to promoting the harmonious development and efficient operation of technical facilities, as well as the efficiency, usefulness and availability to the public of international telecommunication services. " Full Article
reg Resolution 40 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Regulatory and policy aspects of the work of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:09:21 GMT Resolution 40 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Regulatory and policy aspects of the work of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector Full Article
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reg [ D.600R (2000) Amendment 1 (07/21) ] - Amendment 1 - Annex B: Guidelines for implementing efficient cost models for telecommunication service tariffs in the Africa region By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:13:00 GMT Amendment 1 - Annex B: Guidelines for implementing efficient cost models for telecommunication service tariffs in the Africa region Full Article
reg [ D.Sup5 (12/21) ] - ITU-T D.52 - Implementation guidelines for Recommendation ITU-T D.52 focusing on operationalization of regional Internet exchange points By www.itu.int Published On :: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:40:00 GMT ITU-T D.52 - Implementation guidelines for Recommendation ITU-T D.52 focusing on operationalization of regional Internet exchange points Full Article
reg [ L.1451 (11/19) ] - Methodology for assessing the aggregated positive sector-level impacts of ICT in other sectors By www.itu.int Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:49:00 GMT Methodology for assessing the aggregated positive sector-level impacts of ICT in other sectors Full Article
reg Operational Bulletin No. 1251 (1.IX.2022) and Annexed List: Status of Radiocommunications between Amateur Stations of Different Countries (In accordance with optional provision No. 25.1 of the Radio Regulations) and Form of Call Signs assigned by each Adm By www.itu.int Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:48:11 GMT Operational Bulletin No. 1251 (1.IX.2022) and Annexed List: Status of Radiocommunications between Amateur Stations of Different Countries (In accordance with optional provision No. 25.1 of the Radio Regulations) and Form of Call Signs assigned by each Administration to its Amateur and Experimental Stations (Position on 1 September 2022) Full Article
reg Status of Radiocommunications between Amateur Stations of different Countries (In accordance with optional provision No. 25.1 of the Radio Regulations) and Form of Call Signs assigned by each Administration to its Amateur and Experimental Stations By www.itu.int Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:58:52 GMT Status of Radiocommunications between Amateur Stations of different Countries (In accordance with optional provision No. 25.1 of the Radio Regulations) and Form of Call Signs assigned by each Administration to its Amateur and Experimental Stations Full Article
reg Meta to offer Facebook and Instagram users in Europe less personalized ads after pressure from regulators By www.fastcompany.com Published On :: 2024-11-12T22:30:00 Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an ad-free subscription, social media company Meta said Tuesday, bowing to pressure from Brussels over privacy and digital competition concerns. Meta Platforms has been offering European Union an ad-free subscription option for about a year to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, but regulators had accused the company of giving people a false choice. The company said in a blog post that while people will still be able to choose between the subscription and existing free versions, it would also start giving free users an extra option over the coming weeks to see digital ads that are less personalized. This means ads will be targeted at users based only on what they see during their current session on Facebook or Instagram going back no more than two hours, plus minimal personal information such as age, location, gender as well as how they engage with ads. Data from all of a user’s previous time spent on Facebook or Instagram, which is typically combined to precisely target an individual with tailored ads, won’t be used. “While this new choice is designed to give people an additional control over their data and ad experience, it may result in ads that are less relevant to a person’s interests,” Meta said in a blog post. “That means people will see ads that they don’t find as interesting. This drop in relevance is inevitable given that drastically reduced data is being used to show these less personalized ads to people.” People who choose the new option will see ad breaks that can’t be skipped for a few seconds, Meta said. European Union regulators had accused Meta of breaching the 27-nation bloc’s digital rules when it gave user the option to pay a monthly fee to avoid being targeted by ads based on their personal data. The U.S. tech giant had rolled out the option after the European Union’s top court ruled Meta must first get consent before showing ads to users, in a decision that threatened its business model of tailoring ads based on individual users’ online interests and digital activity. The company also said Tuesday it’s slashing monthly subscription prices for the ad-free option. Web users will pay 5.99 euros ($6.36), down from 9.99 euros previously, while iPhone and Android users will be charged 7.99 euros instead of 12.99 euros, which includes commissions charged by the Apple and Google mobile app stores. Meta’s new subscription model could hit the company’s lucrative digital ad business in one of its biggest markets. The company said it has already factored the new offering into its most recent business outlook and financial guidance. The options are available to users 18 and older in the EU’s 27 member countries, plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. —Kelvin Chan, Associated Press business writer Full Article Tech
reg Bypassing regulatory locks, hacking AirPods and Faraday cages By lagrangepoint.substack.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:50:45 +0000 Comments Full Article
reg Podcast - Decoding The Future Of AI Regulation And Frontier Models - Mondaq News Alerts By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:36:13 GMT Podcast - Decoding The Future Of AI Regulation And Frontier Models Mondaq News Alerts Full Article
reg New technology could help reduce the need for high-speed vehicle pursuits in Rockford - Rockford Register Star By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:41:28 GMT New technology could help reduce the need for high-speed vehicle pursuits in Rockford Rockford Register Star Full Article
reg Merging electronic regulation and environmental sustainability By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:57 +0000 Lara Connaughton discusses the importance of driving the conversation around innovation and a sustainable future at a national and international level. Read more: Merging electronic regulation and environmental sustainability Full Article Comms climate ComReg environment EU Europe Galway Ireland telecoms Women Invent
reg Regulation with reward: How DORA can enhance businesses By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:24:06 +0000 Elio Networks’ Philip Russell discusses what companies need to consider ahead of the EU regulatory framework. Read more: Regulation with reward: How DORA can enhance businesses Full Article Enterprise cybersecurity EU Guest Column legal networks
reg Dublin regtech secures €800,000 to target UK market By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:35:49 +0000 The funding round, which was supported by the Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) fund, will assist the company in scaling into the UK market. Read more: Dublin regtech secures €800,000 to target UK market Full Article Start-ups Brexit CeADAR Dublin funding and investment NovaUCD UCD UK
reg US Regulator Rejects Bid To Boost Nuclear Power To Amazon Data Center By hardware.slashdot.org Published On :: 2024-11-05T10:00:00+00:00 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) blocked Amazon's bid to access more power from the Susquehanna nuclear plant for its Pennsylvania data center, citing grid reliability and consumer cost concerns. The Hill reports: In a 2-1 decision, the FERC found the regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, failed to prove that the changes to the transmission agreement with Susquehanna power plant were necessary. The regulator's two Republican commissioners, Mark Christie and Lindsay See, outvoted Democratic chair Willie Phillips. The chair's two fellow Democratic commissioners, David Rosner and Judy Chang, sat out the vote. "Co-location arrangements of the type presented here present an array of complicated, nuanced and multifaceted issues, which collectively could have huge ramifications for both grid reliability and consumer costs," Christie wrote in a concurring statement. In a dissenting statement, Phillips argued the deal with Amazon "represents a 'first of its kind' co-located load configuration" and that Friday's decision is a "step backward for both electric reliability and national security." "We are on the cusp of a new phase in the energy transition, one that is characterized as much by soaring energy demand, due in large part to AI, as it is by rapid changes in the resource mix," Phillips wrote. Amazon purchased a 960-megawatt data center next to the Susquehanna power plant for $650 million earlier this year. Following the announcement, PJM sought to increase the amount of power running directly to the co-located data center. However, the move faced pushback from regional utilities, including Exelon and American Electric Power (AEP). Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
reg Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom Holds Court By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Greg Bloom, president of the Roofing Alliance for 2023-24, discusses what it means to be invested in the greater good. Full Article
reg Pregnant Employees and Roofing Employer Obligations By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 How to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers. It’s an issue that, if improperly handled, could result in legal liability to employers. Full Article
reg VIDEO: Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney. Full Article
reg TOPWET Touts Self-Regulating Heated Drainage Systems By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 TOPWET introduces heated roof drainage systems using a self-regulating cable without needing a transformer, which prevents ice blockages and protects drain outlets. Full Article