The Regional Development Forum for the Commonwealth of Independent States Region (RDF-CIS) took place on 23 April 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. It was followed by the Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for the Commonwealth of Independent States (RPM-CIS) from 24 to 25 April.
RDF-CIS was organized at the kind invitation of the Ministry of digital development and innovative technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Regional Development Forum for the Commonwealth of Independent States Region provided an opportunity for an exchange of views between ITU and decision-makers of ITU Member States and Sector Members, as well as other stakeholders in the CIS region.
RDF-CIS reported on the outcomes and implementation of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-22), held in Kigali, Rwanda, in June 2022, and in particular the progress made in the realization of the Regional Initiatives for the Commonwealth of Independent States approved by the WTDC-22.
RDF-CIS 2025 was open to all stakeholders willing to strengthen cooperation and partnership among telecommunication/ICT policymakers, regulators, industry, academia, regional and international development agencies, and organizations on specific regional telecommunication and ICT matters.
RDF-CIS was conducted a paperless forum. Documents related to this event, including the agenda, presentations, and practical information with guidance on how to connect to the online platform, were made available through this web page.
Natalia Mochu
Regional Director of the ITU Regional Office for the Commonwealth of Independent States Region
Email: itu-ro-cis@itu.int