Abstracto :
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Samoa is committed to advancing digital transformation, enhancing ICT infrastructure, and strengthening cybersecurity to ensure sustainable development and resilience. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Samoa faces unique challenges in connectivity, capacity building, and disaster resilience, which require regional cooperation and ITU support. Expected results: ITU's assistance in developing innovative financing mechanisms to support ICT infrastructure projects in remote and underserved areas. Establishment of capacity-building programs for digital skills, focusing on youth, women, and rural communities. ITU-backed initiatives for AI-driven disaster management and ICT resilience against climate change impacts. Priorities in the Lagatoi Declaration which Samoa is the chair for the Ministerial Dialogue: 1. Digital Transformation 2. Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3. Digital Infrastructure 4. Digital Security and Trust 5. Digital Capacity Building and Skills Development 6. Region Cooperation and Representation.
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