1st African Preparatory Meeting for World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC-25) 2025
The BDT Director took part in the 1st African Preparatory Meeting for the upcoming World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC-25) 2025, which took place from 8 - 9 February in Nairobi, Kenya. The BDT Director reported on the main outcomes of WTDC-22 and presented the highlights of accomplishments of the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), with a specific focus on the African Region. Furthermore, insights were shared regarding the strategic direction leading towards WTDC-25.
During the preparatory meeting, the BDT Director engaged in bilateral discussions with key stakeholders, including the Government of Kenya, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), and the office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, represented by the Country Director of UNAIDS in Kenya.
While in Kenya, the BDT Director paid a visit to the i-Lab Africa at Strathmore University, Nairobi, a pioneering center propelling Research and Innovation in ICT that immensely contributes to the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Kenya's Vision 20230.
The BDT Director also participated in the prestigious award ceremony for the 3rd Edition of the ATU Africa Innovation Challenge, underscoring ITU's dedication to recognizing and promoting innovative solutions in the telecommunications sector across the African continent.
