{"id":48,"date":"2023-12-01T14:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T14:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:26:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:26:05","slug":"connecting-people-and-ideas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting people and ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<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:50%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><em>Through vigorous networking, ITU has mobilized new partnerships and initiatives aligning digital technologies with a sustainable future for all. As the United Nations agency for digital technologies, we help leverage tech and innovation as tools to accelerate progress for all of humanity. <br><\/em><\/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\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2.6 billion people<\/strong> \u2013 one third of humanity \u2013 remain offline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid \">\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/connecting-people.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\"><strong>Power through partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n                                                    We are building inclusive global partnerships to accelerate sustainable development, ensure everyone is connected, and leverage digital solutions for climate action. We help connect vulnerable communities, enable access to education, and build digital skills, leaving no one behind.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/power-through-partnerships\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dpi-strategic-engagement.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\"><strong><strong>Collaboration for a better future<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n                                                    ITU is an essential hub for global and regional discussions on the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. 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 perspectives and insights.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/collaboration-for-a-better-future\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/milestones.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\"><strong><strong>Milestones in 2023<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n                                                    We formed new partnerships to accelerate sustainable development, build digital public infrastructure, and leverage tech for climate action; boosted commitments to connect everyone worldwide; and updated the world\u2019s radiocommunication framework.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/strategic-engagement\/timeline-events-milestones-in-2023\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Explore Connecting people and ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/power-through-partnerships\/\">Power through partnerships<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/collaboration-for-a-better-future\/\">Collaboration for a better future<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/osg\/year-in-review-2023\/connecting-people-and-ideas\/timeline-events-milestones-in-2023\/\">Milestones in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong>Photographs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><em>MWC Barcelona 2023 \u00a9ITU\/M. Jacobson-Gonzalez<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><em>Rice farming community, India \u00a9ITU\/N. Chandra Ghosh<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><em>EQUALS in Tech Awards \u00a9ITU\/S. Acharya<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through vigorous networking, ITU has mobilized new partnerships and initiatives aligning digital technologies with a sustainable future for all. As the United Nations agency for digital technologies, we help leverage tech and innovation as tools to accelerate progress for all of humanity. 2.6 billion people \u2013 one third of humanity \u2013 remain offline. 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