Document :

ITU-SG CL  Contribution  70

Title :

Digital Transformation Initiative (DT-I)

Date :

2021-03-18

Source :

SG

Meeting :

2021-06-08

Observation :

Note: Chinese version replaced on 8 June to correct a misspelling of the word "transformation"

Access :

Public Document

Abstract :

During 2020, Covid-19 accelerated the digitalization of processes and provision of supporting technologies for both staff working and delegates attending events. It is expected that extensive teleworking and use of virtual meetings will continue into the 2022 and onwards when staff will relocate in connection with the new building project. This will require a comprehensive digital transformation of ITU processes, systems, and services.
In March 2021, the Coordination Committee agreed to initiate a Digital Transformation Initiative (DT-I) with the objectives to improve the key deliverables of ITU, taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19 on the work of ITU as reported to Council and CWG in Document VC/13(Rev.1), and developments within the UN systems for the "future of Work" and the impact on the current and new workforce. The Digital Transformation initiative mandate is to ensure that ITU takes a holistic approach and prioritizes strategic choices, project deliverables, and financial and human resources.