Advancing cybersecurity resilience in Asia and the Pacific

To enhance digital development and bolster cyber resilience within Asia and the Pacific, the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are working together to strengthen cybersecurity capacity in the region. Discover more

Empowering Rural Moldova through Digital Skills

In rural Moldova, adults are eager to embrace the digital world—but lack of confidence, fear of mistakes, and unfamiliarity with technology often hold them back. A recent ITU digital literacy assessment of the adult population aged 45 to 64 revealed that while access to devices and the Internet is increasingly common, meaningful engagement remains limited. Discover more

Bridging infrastructure gaps to accelerate school connectivity

Data and infrastructure mapping is essential to accelerating school connectivity; it helps governments and relevant stakeholders to identify connectivity gaps – and fill them. As part of the Capacity development to accelerate school connectivity project, a face-to-face Infrastructure Mapping for School Connectivity training was held in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this year. It enhanced participants’ theoretical and practical skills in collecting ICT infrastructure data, identifying underserved areas, applying Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, and using connectivity models to evaluate and compare various connectivity scenarios. Discover more

GSR-25 guidelines – and the conversations driving regulatory action

The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) has just celebrated a historic milestone – 25 years as the world’s premier gathering for the telecommunication regulatory community. Since its inception, GSR has stood out as a driving force behind global digital policy. Discover more