{"id":20,"date":"2023-12-01T08:25:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T08:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2024-01-19T10:07:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T10:07:33","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Year in review 2023 homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"ituBanner bg smallheight\">\n        <div class=\"bgContainer\">\n            <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner11.jpg alt=\"Background decorative image\" \/>\n            <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                <div class=\"content\" data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"main\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h1 white\"><br><\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"addInfo\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">ITU year in review <span style=\"color:#0076a1\">|<\/span> Ready for tomorrow<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>The world experienced growing humanitarian crises and conflicts in 2023, combined with economic uncertainties that have deepened divides and inequalities. Digital transformation offered a ray of hope.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Over the course of a difficult year, the<strong> International Telecommunication Union<\/strong> (ITU) has kept stepping up landmark initiatives in pursuit of universal connectivity and sustainable digital transformation. As we take on more ambitious priorities, we also take pride in ITU\u2019s rejuvenation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A word from the Secretary-General<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Our 2024-2027 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/council\/planning\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strategic plan<\/a> sets out two overarching goals:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Universal connectivity<\/strong> \u2013 bringing the last 2.6\u202fbillion people online and bridging socio-economic divides through meaningful, affordable digital access.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Sustainable digital transformation<\/strong> \u2013 aligning innovative tech with sustainable development and global climate action, while fostering equitable, inclusive digital development for all.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>In my first year as Secretary-General, we hit the ground running, putting us on track to create a fit-for-future organization, as well as ramping up partnerships and pledges to create a better digital future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Looking back over 2023, ITU has taken robust steps aimed at:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/driving-digital-impact\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/driving-digital-impact\/\">Driving digital impact<\/a><\/strong>\u202f\u2013 emerging as an authoritative voice of digital transformation, offering vital perspectives on universal and meaningful connectivity, along with insights on digital solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of our time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/\">Connecting people and ideas <\/a><\/strong>\u2013\u202fboosting the visibility of digital, spurred action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and laid key groundwork for the proposed Global Digital Compact.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/organizational-excellence-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/organizational-excellence-2\/\"><strong>Organizational excellence<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2013\u202fputting digital transformation into practice and becoming an exemplary UN agency committed to efficiency, innovation, inclusiveness, and engagement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>In this drive for renewal, I am grateful for the support of an outstanding leadership team. More than ever, ITU radiocommunication, standardization and development activities are helping connect the world inclusively and sustainably.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>I invite you to explore what we\u2019ve achieved in 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Let\u2019s recommit to using digital technologies for the good of all humanity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ITU-SG-Doreen-Bogdan-Martin.jpg\" alt=\"ITU-SG-Doreen-Bogdan-Martin\" class=\"wp-image-195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ITU-SG-Doreen-Bogdan-Martin.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ITU-SG-Doreen-Bogdan-Martin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/ITU-SG-Doreen-Bogdan-Martin-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong>Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/strong><em><br>Secretary-General, ITU<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/2024\/01\/digital-offers-a-ray-of-hope-in-tough-global-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/2024\/01\/digital-offers-a-ray-of-hope-in-tough-global-times\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read her blog post&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/timeline-events-milestones-in-2023\/\">Review ITU\u2019s milestones in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>In 2024, the&nbsp;<strong>Summit of the Future<\/strong>&nbsp;offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address critical challenges, while ITU\u2019s World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wtsa\/2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wtsa\/2024\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WTSA-24<\/a><\/strong>) will highlight technical collaboration to make digital technologies safer, more accessible, more affordable, and more sustainable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                        <a class=\"ituCard anim\" data-span=\"4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/driving-digital-impact\/\" >\n                    <div class=\"content center\">\n                <div class=\"main\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Thought-leadership.png\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"icon\" \/>\n                                            <p class=\"title\">Driving digital impact<\/p>\n                                        <p><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n                                                        <a 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              <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"main\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h2 white title-info\"><strong>Delivering the digital decade<\/strong><\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"addInfo\">\n                            <p class=\"white\">\u201cI strongly believe we can&#8217;t separate people from technology. I caught the technology bug early with the Apollo space program. And now humanity is returning to the Moon. The only limit is our imagination. When we set our minds on something \u2013 and bring the latest technology to the table \u2013 not even the sky is the limit.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<br><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"action-button\">\n                        <p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5Qm912xHtP0\" class=\"ituBtn bg-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n                                Watch the video                            <\/a>\n                        <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><em>Photographs \u00a9ITU\/D. 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