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A two-day BDT management retreat with staff from HQ and the field assessed working methods
and identified clear and concrete actions for reform. A series of workshops and trainings followed
to put BDT staff on the right path towards the attainment of better results and more impactful
projects:

• Results-Based Management workshop
• Project Management training
• Communication for development training
• Procurement training

To better facilitate coordination and synergy across key programmes, projects, and initiatives,
BDT adopted a “cluster-based” approach. The clusters are translated into thematic priorities to
improve support for cross-cutting issues and enhance impact for ICT development.

BDT Champions for Change – C4C
C4C are motivated volunteers who will help support colleagues during the BDT change management process.
Their role is to:
• Act as an interlocker across BDT staff and between staff and management to help create open dialogue
and build a strong culture of collaboration.
• Promote understanding and value of the change process that will help BDT become Fit4Purpose with
new approaches to planning and implementation of work for greater impact.
• Routinely gather feedback and ideas from staff.
• Encourage teams and individuals to embrace new responsibilities and
to “self-assess” how they can make a valuable contribution toward
BDT’s success.
• Recognise team and individual progress during change process and
act as visible and credible role models.

The volunteers were selected through a competitive application process
to serve as BDT’s first cohort of Champions for Change. Each of the 10
volunteers participated in a 4-week certification course at the UN Staff
college on change management.

Partnerships for Impact: Connectivity for every school
Bdtc4c@itu.int
With the ambition to connect every school to the Internet by 2030, ITU has united its efforts with UNICEF

to create momentum behind a new initiative known as GIGA.
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GIGA will ensure that every child is equipped with the information, skills and services they need to shape
the future they want in the digital era. GIGA is made up of four pillars - each with connections to and

support from–country governments, technology partners, and leaders across the United Nations.

In 2020, we will accelerate the launch of GIGA
with a focus on a small number of countries in
the first phase and will aim to secure wider public
and private support. The partnership is crucial for
wider sustainable development.

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