The Group on Capacity Building Initiatives was formed in accordance with Resolution 40 of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-10) held in Hyderabad in 2010. The purpose of the group is to enhance the ability of ITU members to assist ITU-D, and to contribute to the successful implementation of its capacity building activities in an integrated manner.

The welcoming remarks were given by the ITU-D Director Mr. Brahima Sanou. During his speech Mr. Sanou recognized the high priority capacity building has been given by the ITU memberships through the regional initiatives. He also acknowledged ITU's most important capacity building mechanism, the Centre of Excellence as a very successful one as it had achieved an impressive impact in the 10 years since it was initiated.

The meeting appointed Prof. David Mellor of UKTA, United Kingdom as Chairman and Mrs. Gladys Ogallo of Virtual HR, Kenya as vice Chairlady.