Highlights – December 2025

1 – 5 December

Statistics: Global

The Global Connectivity Report 2025 offers recommendations to accelerate progress toward universal and meaningful connectivity.

Based on the newly released ITU’s Measuring digital development: Facts and Figures 2025 data, the Global Connectivity Report provides policy guidance, measurement frameworks and detailed analysis across the key dimensions of universal and meaningful connectivity: quality, availability, affordability, devices, skills and security.

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Emergency telecommunications: Asia and the Pacific

Three back-to-back events related to Early Warnings for All (EW4All) were conducted in Bangladesh from 30 November to 2 December:

  • The EW4All National Dissemination Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief and hosted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) with the support of the EW4All pillar leads. The workshop launched the EW4All National Roadmap.
  • The Pillar Leads and Project Development Meeting, held by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, featured discussions of the pillars’ activities and funding for the next two years of EW4All implementation.
  • The ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific led the discussion on Pillar 3 activities with representatives from BTRC, the Department of Disaster Management, Bangladesh Television, and Betar. The Office also participated in the validation workshop on standard operating procedures for Common Alerting Protocol implementation plan.

Environment: Asia and the Pacific

On 3 December, a validation workshop was held for the Creating a Circular Economy for Electricals and Electronics in Thailand project. The workshop validated the recommendations for Thailand’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)-based e-waste management framework covering the legal, administrative and financing dimensions. With active participation from government agencies, the private sector, and academia, the session provided valuable insights and alignment on the next steps toward a sustainable circular economy.

New Members: Europe

Policy Impact Partners is a global consultancy company specializing in digital connectivity and telecommunications. The company provides expert guidance on policy and regulatory matters, helping governments and businesses harness innovative technologies to transform economies and societies. Policy Impact Partners operates globally, combining international insights with local expertise to deliver solutions at national and regional levels while fostering collaboration between public and private sectors.

New Members: Africa

Agence de Développement des Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication (ADETIC) is Chad’s public institution dedicated to addressing national ICT challenges, driving digital modernization through strategic infrastructure projects. It leads initiatives such as national fibre-optic deployment and the creation of a sovereign Internet Exchange Point to improve connectivity, reduce costs, and enhance data security. ADETIC expands digital inclusion by establishing telecentres across the country, giving rural and underserved communities better access to Internet and essential digital services.

New Members: Global

Pishgaman Kavir Asia operates Iran’s only private-sector-developed submarine cable, which connects Iran with other Middle Eastern countries and global gateways. Pishgaman Kavir Asia is a key player in Iran’s telecommunications sector, offering cutting-edge services and infrastructure solutions that support national and international communication needs.