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Regional Initiatives 2026-2029

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Implementation of the WTDC-25 Regional Initiatives (2026-2029 cycle)


​ RI 1: Introduction of new and emerging telecommunication/information and communication technology systems and networks
Objective: The need to bridge the digital divide in terms of the technical accessibility of telecommunication/information and communication technology (ICT) services and the continuing emergence of new telecommunication/ICT systems and networks make it necessary for Member States, businesses and academic institutions in the Commonwealth of Independent States region to work jointly for their integration.​

Expected results:
  1. Studies on the management of radio-frequency and orbital resources, including aspects of monitoring and control of their use, for the introduction of new and emerging telecommunication/ICT systems and networks.
  2. Analysis of ways to develop and implement green ICTs, including improving energy efficiency.​
  3. Studies on the implementation of metaverse-related telecommunication/ICT systems and networks.
RI 2: Telecommunication/information and communication technology education and skills, including for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs
​ Objective: The need to bridge the digital skills divide in the use of telecommunications/information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the need for participation of all segments of the population, including persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs, in the digital economy and digital transformation processes necessitate further focus on telecommunication/ICT education and skills in the Commonwealth of Independent States region.​

Expected results:
  1. Studies on improving digital literacy and digital skills for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs for digital transformation.
  2. Use of metaverse for distance learning, including for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs.
  3. Creation of a network of training institutions implementing programmes for the development of human potential for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs, taking into account the need to develop the necessary methodological basis and introduce specialized technical means.​
  4. Creation of a regional educational platform for the exchange of experience and training of technical staff in the field of digital broadcasting and media production.
  5. Enhancement of human resources in satellite communication and broadcasting technologies, including through regional training seminars.​
RI 3: Security in the use of telecommunications/information and communication technologies, including countering fraud
Objective: The need to build confidence and security in addressing the bridging of the digital divide, and the continuing emergence of new cyberthreats and new forms of economic crime using information and communication technologies (ICTs) make it necessary to continue focusing on cybersecurity issues in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region.

Expected results:
  1. Study on the use of telecommunications/ICTs to combat economic crime and ICT fraud.​
  2. Cooperation and technical assistance for the protection of critical information infrastructure.
  3. Establishment and support of computer incident response teams in the CIS region, including the Central Asia subregion.
  4. Enhancement of technical staff training in the field of security in the use of telecommunications/ICTs in the CIS region and the Central Asia subregion, including through dedicated training centres and cyber exercises.
RI 4: Enabling environment and telecommunication/information and communication technology regulation
Objective: The need to bridge the digital divide in terms of affordability and the continuing emergence of new telecommunication/information and communication technology (ICT) systems and networks necessitate the timely evolution of digital regulation and the formulation of digital development strategies, both in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and at the level of the entire region.

Expected results:
  1. Study on ways to apply a pan-regional approach to digital transformation, which involves pooling the efforts and resources of the countries of the CIS region.​
  2. Shaping regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and systems and for metaverse.
  3. Formation of a regional system for the development, functioning and interaction of information technology parks.
  4. Establishing regulatory frameworks for development and access of non-geostationary satellite orbit systems.
RI 5: Development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies
​ Objective: The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provides a wide range of opportunities for their use to solve the problems facing the communications sector in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Expected results:
  1. Investigation of the use of AI to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs, including persons with autism spectrum disorders.
  2. Introduction of digital platforms based on AI and big data to measure the information society and sustainable development.
  3. Application of AI and related technologies to monitor climate and environmental parameters.​
  4. Formation of a regional branch of the AI for Good platform for development purposes.​​​

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