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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 17 May 2019, will focus on "Bridging the Standardization Gap"
14 May 2019 - ITU international standards enable digital transformation on a global scale

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In Silicon Valley, UN Broadband Commission advocates for new innovative partnerships and business models to expand broadband networks for digital transformation
01 May 2019 - Commission proposes creation of new Working Groups

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More than 170 countries worldwide get set to promote tech studies to girls and women on ‘Girls in ICT Day’, observed by the United Nations on 25 April 2019
24 April 2019 - Digital skills give an advantage in a competitive job market, provide a higher salary and enhance career mobility for girls and women in increasingly digital societies

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WSIS Action Lines on tech for good are considered key UN framework for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
15 April 2019 - 10th WSIS Forum concludes, looking forward to shaping the next decade of enormous tech for good opportunities

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From payment of social security contributions to improving the quality of primary healthcare services – tech proves a force for good
09 April 2019 - Tech for sustainable development projects awarded at 10th World Summit on the Information Society Forum

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