Regional initiatives are adopted in World Telecommunications Development Conferences (WTDC) and are intended to address specific telecommunication/information and communication technology (ICT) priority areas, through partnerships and resource mobilization to implement small-, medium- and large scale projects. Under each regional initiative, projects are developed and implemented to meet the region's needs.
In fulfilling the Union's dual responsibility as a United Nations specialized agency and executing agency for implementing projects under the United Nations development system or other funding arrangements so as to facilitate and enhance telecommunication/ICT development, ITU D offers, organizes and coordinates technical cooperation assistance through regional initiatives and projects.
The Arab Regional Initiatives adopted for the period 2026-2029 are as follows:
Regional Initiative 1: Universal meaningful connectivity for inclusive growth
Regional Initiative 2: Advancing sustainable digital transformation for resilient and inclusive digital economy technologies in the era of new and emerging digital technologies
Regional Initiative 3: Enhancing emergency telecommunication preparedness and response in the Arab States region
Regional Initiative 4:Innovation ecosystems to support the adoption and growth of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
Regional Initiative 5: Cybersecurity resilience for a digital Arab future
