Uganda strengthens digital competitiveness through international ICT partnership

More than 6,000 Ugandans—including government officials, youth, and entrepreneurs—took part in training sessions on digital literacy, cybersecurity, ICT planning, and emerging technologies as part of a major digital development effort aimed at boosting Uganda’s competitiveness in the regional and global digital economy. The project, Technical Assistance and Training to Uganda on National ICT Development Strategy (2021–2025), was a collaboration between the Government of Uganda and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), supported by China’s Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund and ITU’s ICT Development Fund. Discover more

Fiji develops National Emergency Telecommunication Plan to strengthen disaster resilience

Fiji took a significant step toward enhancing its disaster preparedness by developing a National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP). Developed with support from the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the NETP is a living document designed to ensure that critical communication systems are available and operational before, during, and after emergencies. It also supports first responders in coordinating humanitarian activities and enables the timely dissemination of lifesaving alerts to the public. Discover more

Smart Island Digital Hubs: empowering island communities in the Pacific with digital opportunities

Access to affordable connectivity and sustainable digital services can be challenging for remote and underserved communities, particularly in developing countries. The establishment of Digital Hubs – centralized platforms that provide access to digital services, resources, and connectivity for a community – enables people who live on remote islands to have easy access to laptops and Internet connectivity. The Digital Hubs also provide regular digital skills training sessions. Discover more

Addressing the e-waste challenge through international knowledge exchange: study tour in Colombia

In a significant step towards digital sustainability, technical representatives gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, from 6 to 9 October 2025, for a study tour focused on e-waste regulation — combining on-site engagement with remote contributions to foster shared learning and policy innovation. The tour was part of the International Exchange Initiative on Regulating E-waste and Engaging Tech Companies, a joint project of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), through its Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), and the Government of Colombia, through the Presidential Agency for International Cooperation of Colombia (APC). Discover more

Telecom centre advances digital development in CIS countries

The International Research, Development and Testing Centre for new equipment, technologies, and services (IRDTC) is driving digital progress across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with new activities supporting the sustainable growth of telecommunications networks. Recent efforts include wireless equipment testing, a regional forum on future networks, a study tour for the project team, and the piloting of a technology that improves voice call quality and connection times. Discover more