P2C Flash Edition 02

Globalstar

Marking its 30th anniversary, Globalstar pledges a commitment of USD 2 billion over the next three years to expand its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and ground infrastructure.

This enhanced LEO network will deliver seamless global coverage, keeping users connected in remote and disaster-affected areas. It will also reduce latency for real-time communication, optimize battery efficiency to extend device life in energy-limited regions, and provide cost-effective solutions without compromising reliability.

For three decades, Globalstar has championed the mission of making satellite connectivity an accessible tool for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. The robust and scalable solutions Globalstar provided have enabled critical communication across industries, from disaster response and public safety to enterprise and industrial applications. 

By aligning with the Partner2Connect initiative, Globalstar reaffirms their dedication to empowering communities to participate in the digital economy and improve their quality of life, ensuring no community is left behind in the journey toward a fully connected world. 

MTN Group

MTN Group reaffirms its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation with a pledge to invest USD 2 billion annually in capital expenditure over the next five years (2025–2030). Building on its pivotal role in expanding and strengthening data networks across the continent over the past decade, this investment will further enhance coverage and connectivity, supporting Africa’s long-term growth and prosperity.

Beyond network expansion, MTN is actively shaping Africa’s digital landscape through strategic initiatives, including the development of high-speed fiber networks and subsea cable projects to enhance cross-border connectivity. The company is also driving financial inclusion by expanding its fintech services, unlocking new economic opportunities for millions.

Through these investments, MTN is not only improving network coverage but also driving technological innovation, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of Africa’s digital and economic future.

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan: Workshops and activities for promoting the use of green standards in ITU’s Green Digital Action

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan seeks to support activities on climate change issues in the ITU with a voluntary contribution to Green Digital Action to promote the global green transformation in the ICT sector in cooperation with the Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG Project) to achieve carbon neutrality. This is in support of  Plenipotentiary Conference Resolution 182 (Rev. Bucharest, 2022), inviting ITU Member States to continue to contribute actively to work within ITU’s sphere of activities on the topic of telecommunications/ICTs and climate change, to incorporate environmental indicators, conditions, and standards into their national telecommunications/ICT plans; as well as to adopt and implement ITU standards (also known as ITU recommendations) to tackle environmental challenges.

With MIC’s contribution, ITU will advance its Green Digital Action (GDA) pillar focused on Green Standards, ensuring the development, promotion, and implementation of international standards to enhance ICTs’ contribution to climate and environmental action, supporting the digital tech sector on its path towards net zero.

The Pan African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance (PAYAIG)

The PAYAIG initiative is committed to empowering 1,000 African youth annually, aged 18 to 30, across all five regions of Africa. Through online fellowships, community engagement, and master classes, the program enhances participants’ understanding of digital governance.

Since its launch in 2023, PAYAIG has trained 2,000 youth from 52 African countries in five languages—Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Swahili—and has selected 200 youth ambassadors from its fellows.

This achievement has been made possible through a strong multistakeholder partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) – PRIDA, ITU Generation Connect, the IGF Secretariat, IGF North Africa and Central Africa, INTIC Mozambique, and ISOC regional organizations (Ghana, Tanzania), with support from the United Nations and the Dutch Government.

Aligned with the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) principles, PAYAIG fosters a people-centered, inclusive information society, enabling African youth to actively contribute to global internet governance and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.