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Advocating technology with a purpose: People, Planet, Prosperity<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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From empowering small business owners to achieve financial stability, to helping communities access resources and opportunities, the work of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau helps transform people\u2019s lives in powerful ways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Lys Esther Karikumutima and Ruth Nibitanga <\/strong>
Burundi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mahmoud Swelam<\/strong>
Egypt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bismark Kwame Hini<\/strong>
Ghana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Aiza Kaikyeva<\/strong>
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H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Antonella Gatt and Mariah Bonnici<\/strong>
Malta<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bal\u0161a Femi\u0107<\/strong>
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Waqas Ramzam<\/strong>
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Joseph Wotom<\/strong>
Papua New Guinea<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bernardina Coronel Pesoa<\/strong>
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Grissie Fred<\/strong>
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