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\n \"Print<\/a>
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Monday, 22 September 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
09:30 – 09:50
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WTIS 2025 opening <\/div>
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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/span>
Director
Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Mr Tomas Lamanauskas<\/span>
Deputy Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Ms Apolonija Oblak Flander<\/span>
WTIS-25 Chair
Director-General , Statistical Office
of the Republic of Slovenia
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09:50 – 10:10
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Group photo<\/div>
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10:10 – 10:55
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Keynote: Keeping Pace with Digital Transformation: National Data Agencies Perspectives\u2019<\/div>
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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Professor Paul Cheung<\/span>
Director
Asia Competitiveness Institute
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
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10:55 – 11:15
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Coffee break<\/div>
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11:15 – 12:30
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Adapting digital development statistics to evolving policy priorities <\/div>

This session will bring together both users and producers of data to examine how to foster a virtuous cycle of supply and demand. Strengthening this relationship can generate sustainable investment in data collection, improve availability and quality, and ensure that evidence is fully used in decision-making. Building a strong data culture among policymakers is essential to create demand and promote effective use of statistics. Speakers will share their experiences, successes and challenges in advancing this relationship to shape digital strategies and support evidence-based policymaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Apolonija Oblak Flander<\/span>
WTIS-25 Chair
Director-General, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
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Dr Min Suk Lee<\/span>
Executive Director , Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI)
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Mr Alvaro Diez Soto<\/span>
Head of Unit , Eurostat
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Bernard Banda<\/span>
Director for Economic Regulation and Consumer Protection, Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA)
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12:30 – 14:30
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Lunch break<\/div>
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14:30 – 15:45
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Financing digital development statistics<\/div>

Achieving universal and meaningful connectivity demands robust, timely data. The Global Digital Compact calls for investments to implement national digital inclusion surveys. This session explores financing models for ICT household surveys, showcasing global best practices, cost estimates, and collaborative funding mechanisms to bridge data gaps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Anu Peltola<\/span>
Director of Statistics, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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Mr Geoffrey So<\/span>
Head of Strategic Engagement , WHO Foundation
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Ms Hasnae Fdhil<\/span>
Director of Communication and Cooperation Division , High Commission for Planning , Morocco (Kingdom of)
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Andrea Barone<\/span>
Senior Economist , The World Bank
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15:45 – 16:15
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Coffee break<\/div>
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16:15 – 17:30
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Expanding horizons in digital development statistics: From satellites to sub-national insights and a Report from the Expert Group on Telecommunication\/ICT Indicators<\/div>

Supply-side ICT statistics are continually evolving to provide decision makers with relevant insights into key trends. This session provides an update on the work of the ITU Expert Group on Telecommunications\/ICT Indicators (EGTI), which develops internationally harmonized methodologies for ICT indicators based on administrative data. The session will explore two areas where better statistics can help connect the unconnected: satellite-based broadband access, and insights into sub-national variation in connectivity. Both topics have particular measurement challenges, and presentations aim to highlight innovative approaches and emerging trends in ICT statistics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Bernard Banda<\/span>
EGTI Chair
Director for Economic Regulation and Consumer Protection , Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA)
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Ms Natalia Vicente<\/span>
Vice President Public Affairs, GSOA
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Mr Alan Ram\u00edrez Garc\u00eda<\/span>
Telecommunication Policy Consultant
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Panayiotis Kyriakides<\/span>
Economist, Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR), Cyprus (Republic of)
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Tuesday, 23 September 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
09:30 – 10:45
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Shaping the future of digital development household statistics: Measuring cybercrime and a report from the ITU Expert Group on ICT Household Indicators<\/div>

As digital technologies evolve, so too must the scope and methodology of ICT household statistics. This session highlights recent developments and recommendations endorsed by the ITU\u2019s Expert Group on ICT Household Statistics, showcasing innovations in survey design, data collection, and thematic coverage. Discussions will address the integration of emerging topics such as artificial intelligence and ICT skills, alongside a focused exploration of measuring cybercrime. Drawing on experiences from national statistical offices, international organizations, and research institutions, the session will present practical approaches, lessons learned, and priorities for advancing the next generation of ICT household indicators.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Linah Ngumba<\/span>
EGH Chair
Head
ICT Statistics Section, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
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Mr David Rausis<\/span>
Statistician, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
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Ms Araceli Martinez Gama<\/span>
Deputy Director General of Economic Surveys, National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Mexico
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Winston Oyadomari<\/span>
Research Analyst, CETIC.br, Brazil (Federative Republic of)
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10:45 – 11:15
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Coffee break<\/div>
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11:15 – 12:30
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Beyond access: Measuring digital well-being for all<\/div>

Measuring the impact of digital technologies on well-being is essential for informed policy and programme development. This session will present recent approaches to monitoring digital well-being across populations, alongside focused efforts to assess the unique experiences, risks, and opportunities faced by children in the digital environment. Drawing on research and measurement initiatives from a range of contexts, speakers will discuss conceptual frameworks, survey methodologies, and indicators that can guide national and international strategies to promote safe, inclusive, and beneficial digital participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dr \u017diga \u017darni\u0107<\/span>
Head of Digital Well-being and SDGs Analytics, OECD WISE Centre
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Ms Romina Cachia<\/span>
Scientific Team Leader
Digital Economy Unit
Joint Research Centre , European Commission
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Ms Clara Centeno<\/span>
Researcher
Joint Research Centre , European Commission
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Ms Sonia Livingstone<\/span>
Professor
Department of Media and Communications, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Farah Michelle Paredes Viera <\/span>
Head
Design and Analysis Division, National Office of Statistics, Dominican Rep.
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12:30 – 14:00
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Lunch break<\/div>
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14:00 – 14:30
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ITU@work: Datahub and Data Hackathon <\/div>

Join this off-programme session to discover the ITU DataHub \u2013 the world\u2019s most comprehensive source of digital development statistics. The ITU team will showcase the latest features and preview upcoming tools designed to make access to, and analysis of, the DataHub\u2019s rich datasets even easier.
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Please note that this session is not part of the official programme and will be conducted in English only, without interpretation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Thierry Geiger<\/span>
Senior Economist and Head of the ICT Data and Analytics Division, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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14:30 – 15:30
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Broadening the scope: Monitoring global digital commitments – Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development<\/div>

This session will feature discussions from the WSIS+20, focusing on how ICT measurement can support the implementation of WSIS action lines and the outcomes of the Summit of the Future. The Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development will present plans for a 2025 quantitative assessment of WSIS+20 action lines and explore how core ICT indicators can be mapped to WSIS framework, the UMC and the Global Digital Compact. The session will also consider new areas that the Partnership could include in the core list of ICT indicators to better address emerging policy needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Esperanza Magpantay<\/span>
Senior Statistician, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Mr Alvaro Diez Soto<\/span>
Head of Unit, Eurostat
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Mr Michael Frosch<\/span>
Senior Statistician, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Mr Oliver Lysaght<\/span>
Lead
E-waste Statistics Guidelines , UNITAR SCYCLE
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Mr Deniz Susar<\/span>
Governance and Public Administration Officer , United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Scarlett Fondeur Gil<\/span>
Economic Affairs Officer , UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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15:30 – 15:45
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Coffee break<\/div>
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15:45 – 17:15
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Scaling use of Mobile Phone Data for Official Statistics<\/div>

This session will showcase recent work under the ITU\u2013World Bank Mobile Phone Data project, highlighting progress from Cohort 1 countries. Discussions will focus on the MPD Maturity Matrix and its Theory of Change, providing a structured pathway for countries to integrate mobile positioning data into official statistics. The session will also demonstrate innovative methods for calculating the \u201cuncovered\u201d population for SDG indicator 9.c.1 (mobile network coverage). In particular, the session will highlight the critical role of regulators in advancing the use of mobile phone data, ensuring that evidence-based approaches support inclusive digital development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Trevor Monroe<\/span>
Senior Program Manager
Development Data Group , The World Bank
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Dr Daniel Power<\/span>
Managing Director , Flowminder Foundation
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Mr Paul Hamilton<\/span>
GIS Expert , International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr Nor Azhar Hassan<\/span>
Head
Industry Research and Data Analytics Division, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
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17:15 – 17:30
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Closing of WTIS 2025<\/div>
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Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ms Apolonija Oblak Flander<\/span>
WTIS-25 Chair
Director-General, Statistical Office
of the Republic of Slovenia
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Dr Archana G. Gulati<\/span>
Deputy to the BDT Director, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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