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As an extension of ITU as a whole, the regional presence plays a vital role in the achievement of ITU’s mission, enhancing the Union’s understanding of local contexts and its ability to respond to countries’ needs effectively. The regional presence will consolidate strategic planning at the level of each regional\/area office, implementing programmes and initiatives that are consistent with and based on the Union’s strategic goals and thematic priorities. By applying the global targets and clarifying programme priorities at the regional level, ITU will also seek to enhance its overall global effectiveness and impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The regional presence will strengthen ITU’s position as a shaper\/doer and enhance United Nations cooperation, to build enhanced regional opportunities and thereby reach more countries and define clearer, more impactful priorities for country-level engagements. Efforts will also be made to strengthen capacity at the regional level to ensure the ability of the regional and area offices to implement the programmes and engagements determined based on the Union’s strategic goals and thematic priorities<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n

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ITU-D Priorities:<\/strong>

<\/strong><\/a>Affordable Connectivity<\/a>
Digital Transformation<\/a>
Enabling policy and regulatory environment<\/a>
Resource mobilization and international cooperation<\/a>
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Africa<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Enablers defined in the Kigali Action Plan<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Membership-driven<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

ITU will continue to work as a membership-driven organization, to effectively support and reflect the needs of its diverse members.

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As an extension of ITU as a whole, the regional presence plays a vital role in the achievement of ITU\u2019s mission, enhancing the Union\u2019s understanding of local contexts and its ability to respond to countries\u2019 needs effectively.

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Diversity and Inclusion<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

ITU remains committed to mainstreaming diversity and inclusion practices across its work, to ensure equality.

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Commitment to environmental sustainability<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

ITU recognizes that telecommunications\/ICTs come with risks, challenges and opportunities for the environment.

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Partnerships and International Cooperation<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

To increase global collaboration towards its mission, ITU continues to strengthen partnerships among its members and other stakeholders.

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Resource mobilization<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

Accelerated resource-mobilization efforts and increased financing are critical to achieving the goals of the Union and enhancing ITU support for the membership.

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Excellence in human resources and organizational innovation<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

Enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness enables ITU to respond to changes in the telecommunication\/ICT landscape and evolving membership needs.

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