Collaboration for a better future

From hosting high-level forums on last-mile connectivity to demystifying technologies and fostering the next-generation of digital decision-makers, we bring people together to share diverse experiences, valuable perspectives, and unique insights. 

Digital is mentioned 74 times in the UN’s Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries.

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Demystifying Digital

ITU’s new talk series demystifies technology for a predominantly non-technical audience. Sessions in 2023 have examined the metaverse, sustainable and green standards, and quantum data, as well as ITU’s activities and the consultation process for the Global Digital Compact. Learn more
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Seeking future tech leaders

We are launching ITU Young Professionals, our recruitment initiative for the next generation of global digital experts and leaders. The two-year programme will expose talented individuals to real-world technology, regulatory and policy challenges related to radiocommunications, technology standardization and digital development. Learn more
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Broadband Commission

The ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has continued promoting universal and meaningful connectivity as a goal that could be met through the power of technologies. In 2023, Broadband Commissioners underlined the urgent need for inclusive digital policies, innovative investment models, and collaborative efforts to bring digital benefits to all by 2030.  Learn more
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Taking WSIS to 20 and beyond

ITU remains the hub for multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at implementing action lines from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The latest WSIS Forum, highlighting a crowdsourced discussion programme, focused on building back better and accelerating SDG progress through emerging tech like artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse, big data and the Internet of Things. Learn more
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Tapping into LDC digital potential

Digital technologies can enable the world’s 46 least developed countries to advance on the road to prosperity. The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to mobilize international support and accelerate sustainable development. Learn more
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Addressing regulatory challenges

ITU stimulates continuous policy and regulatory dialogue on challenges and opportunities across today’s digital domain. Our annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) convenes telecom and tech regulators to share insights and tackle emerging industry issues. Learn more
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Collaborative standards development

Amid accelerating convergence, ITU’s international standards help everyone move forward together. We stimulate new partnerships with our AI for Good platform and collaboration initiatives in areas such as AI for health, smart cities, the metaverse, digital agriculture, road safety, climate action, disaster response, and digital finance and currencies. We work to bridge the standardization gap, enabling developing countries to maximize their digital benefits.  Learn more

Explore: Power through partnerships | Milestones in 2023

Photographs:

  1. Demystifying Digital session on the Global Digital Compact ©ITU/L. Miroslaw
  2. Youth delegates at ITU Plenipotentiary Conference ©ITU/Rowan Farrell
  3. Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development ©ITU/D. Woldu
  4. WSIS Forum 2023 ©ITU/Rowan Farrell
  5. Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) ©ITU/D.Woldu
  6. Global Symposium for Regulators 2023 ©ITU/R. Karim
  7. ITU metaverse panel in Shanghai, China ©ITU