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World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, 17 May 2021
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Theme: "Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times"
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) has been celebrated annually every 17 May since 1969 to mark the founding of ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
The COVID-19 crisis has not only highlighted the critical role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for continued functioning of societies but has also brought to the fore the startling digital inequalities between and within countries.
ITU Members have stepped up and engaged in activities that have proven essential in saving lives and sustaining economies. They have demonstrated their remarkable resilience in the face of challenging times.
At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of accelerating digital transformation and advancing the goals and targets of the Connect 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind.
WTISD 2021 is an opportunity for ITU membership to continue to push for digital transformation by promoting national strategies on ICT development, smart policies to encourage investments, cooperation, and partnership. ITU invites you to actively participate in commemorating the theme of WTISD 2021, "Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times", throughout the year with national, regional, and international initiatives to accelerate digital transformation as highlighted in the
Call to Action
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Resources
ITU Secretary-General's circular letter for Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academia
CL-21/002
Message from the ITU Secretary-General
Call to Action
Connect 2030 Agenda
ITU COVID-19 website
Concept note WTISD 2021
Resolution 200 (Rev. Dubai, 2018) - Connect 2030 Agenda for Global Telecommunication/ICT Development
Resolution 71 (Rev.Dubai, 2018) - Strategic plan for the Union for 2020-2023
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