What is International Telecommunications Union and what are its functions?

What is International Telecommunications Union and what are its functions?

- ITU is an intergovernmental organization
- Telecommunications are developed by using ITU by public and private organizations.
- ITU is responsible for adopting regulations, international treaties and standards that governs telecommunications

Functions of International Telecommunications Union:

- Maintaining and extending the international cooperation for the improvement
- Rational usage of telecommunications, for promoting efficient use of technical facilities
- To harmonize the actions of nations.