Indigenous Peoples
ITU is committed to achieving the goal of digital inclusion for everyone regardless of gender, age, ability or location and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital era.
Unleashing the transformative power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and emerging technologies, the work of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau ensures that everyone, everywhere, can access, use, and benefit from digital products and services equally and equitably.
ICT knowledge is a key enabler for achieving development goals for indigenous peoples. With this in mind, ITU is dedicated to empowering these communities by promoting the effective use of ICTs and harnessing their digital knowledge. ITU prioritizes supporting the personal development of indigenous individuals while fostering self-sustainability and socio-economic growth within their communities.
According to the United Nations Development Programme, there are more than 476 million indigenous people around the world, spread across 90 countries and representing 5000 different cultures. The majority of these populations lack access to adequate economic resources, education and social protection.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development commits to engaging rural, remote, and hardest-to-connect indigenous communities in global development efforts, ensuring they have access to essential resources and opportunities.
Check out our latest Impact Story on Empowering indigenous people in the Philippines through digital literacy training programme.