The PRIDA project offers fully funded training in English on spectrum management for young women who are currently in their final year of studies.
The training will take place online (date to be determinated).
Wireless technology has significantly transformed our lives and has the potential to greatly enhance our quality of life. However, the introduction and expansion of new services face obstacles without effective spectrum management structures.
The radio frequency spectrum is a valuable and limited resource that is used for various forms of wireless communication, such as mobile telephony, radio and television broadcasting, broadband links, aeronautical and maritime navigation, and satellite command, control, and communications. As the spectrum is unable to support all these uses simultaneously without limitations, proper management and coordination are necessary to prevent signal interference.
The demand for spectrum has escalated due to the growth in telecommunications services and radio technologies, with competing businesses, public sectors, and other users vying for its use. Established uses like broadcasting, microwave links, aeronautical and maritime radar, and satellites continue to consume significant amounts of spectrum. Additionally, the increasing demand for mobile radio-based applications driven by society's need for mobile communications has placed mounting pressure on regulatory systems to manage the rapid rise and shifting demand.
Strategic spectrum planning has become increasingly complex, requiring consideration of technical developments, market forces, and social trends. It must also align with international developments since radio waves transcend national borders, and most major radio services are developed for global or regional markets.
Therefore, efficient and effective spectrum management becomes more intricate, relying on improved data handling capabilities and engineering analysis methods to accommodate the growing number and variety of users seeking access to the spectrum resource. Spectrum sharing, in accordance with national regulations and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations for international use, is essential for the efficient and effective utilization of the spectrum resource. The ability of each nation to leverage the spectrum resource depends heavily on spectrum managers facilitating the implementation and compatibility of radio systems. Moreover, the demand for radio frequencies continues to outpace availability, especially in urban areas.
The details of the training are currently being finalized, and they will be communicated as soon as they are available.
A joint initiative of the AU, EU and ITU
