With Innovation rising as a priority for policy makers, and based on the outcomes of the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2014 and the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014, the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) has embraced innovation as one of the Outputs of ITU Development Sector (ITU-D). 

The main objectives are to strengthen the ITU-D membership capabilities to integrate ICT innovation in their national development agendas, and to promote a culture of innovation.

This mandate was further enhanced at WTDC-17 with an additional aim “to develop strategies that promote innovation initiatives, including through public, private and public private partnerships". The program was also expanded with the addition of related regional initiatives for each region.

​The mission is to “bridge the digital innovation divide (gap) through strengthened ICT ecosystems that are vibrant, innovation driven and supportive of job creation, development of innovative businesses, and the growth of small and medium enterprises, as well as inclusive of all economic sectors and aligned to national development."  

People are at the center of change. Our Approach is to listen to their voices and help them develop initiatives to address their needs by co-creating innovative solutions, together.

ITU aims to foster champions within ecosystems to promote innovation capacity, help accelerate socio-economic growth and inclusive development, develop synergies between ecosystems and deliver systemic impact initiatives that accelerate socio-economic transformation.


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