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Digital Impact Unlocked: BDT4Impact

Learn how the work of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau transforms lives by meeting the needs of the people it supports—from communities overcoming challenges to individuals chasing their dreams.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava​​, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication ​Development Bureau​

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Strengthening Uganda’s Community Early Warning System: Reaching the Last Mile

When disasters strike, early warnings save lives only if people receive them, trust them, and know how to act. In Uganda, Community Early Warning Systems (CEWS) are a vital part of the early warning value chain and can complement traditional media such as radio and television, and digital channels, including messaging applications. Together, these channels help ensure that life-saving information reaches communities before disasters occur. Discover more
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GENIE.AI: Empowering countries to shape their AI future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already one of the most transformative technologies of our time – but can it also transform the field of human social and economic development? If so, how can developing countries translate its potential into practical solutions? Discover more
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Transforming Cities, Transforming Lives: Egypt’s Digital Leap Toward Smart Sustainable Urban Futures

Across Egypt, a quiet transformation is reshaping the way cities function, grow, and serve their people. From the dynamic streets of Cairo to new urban developments, a bold vision is taking shape—one where technology, data, and sustainability converge to enhance the quality of life for millions. Discover more
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Invisible Infrastructure, Visible Impact: Strengthening National Spectrum Management for Affordable and Meaningful Digital Development in Asia and the Pacific

Achieving universal and meaningful connectivity depends not only on investment in physical infrastructure but also on effective management of limited invisible infrastructure, such as radio waves. As countries increasingly rely on mobile broadband, satellite communications, digital broadcasting, and emerging technologies such as non-Geostationary Orbit satellites (NGSOs) and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), strong spectrum governance at the national level has become critical to sustainable digital development. Discover more

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