Partner2Connect High-Level Dialogue
ITU Partner2Connect
Session 162
Full Speed Ahead: United to Reach USD 100 Billion in Commitments
As the world gathers to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), this is the perfect moment to highlight the shared values and complementary roles of WSIS and Partner2Connect (P2C). Both initiatives are driven by the same vision of harnessing digital technologies for inclusion, development, and global good. While WSIS provides the global framework and principles, P2C is the action platform that mobilizes financial commitments, partnerships, and pledges to bridge the digital divide.
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 offers a powerful stage to showcase the impact of P2C, celebrate progress, announce bold new pledges, and inspire further commitments to achieve universal meaningful connectivity. The more collective action we mobilize, the closer we come to a more inclusive world.
At WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, we are proud to kick off the conversations by presenting impactful pledges that are transforming lives on the ground. This is more than a discussion; it is a call to engage, collaborate, and act. No country, city, company, or organization can solve this challenge alone. P2C is about connecting efforts, sharing success stories, and supporting each other on the path to sustainable digital transformation.

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C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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C2. Information and communication infrastructure
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C4. Capacity building
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C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
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C6. Enabling environment
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government
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C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
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C11. International and regional cooperation