@ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, working to close the digital divide and expand digital opportunities for communities most in need. #BDT4Impact
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Six priorities for action have been identified in the
@ITU report developed with @UNDRR, @WMO and
@IFRC through the #EarlyWarningsForAll initiative on "Leveraging AI to Enhance Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems”
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Under the @ITUDevelopment-Australia project on creating a circular economy for electronics in Thailand, a technical proposal was developed and handed over to @nbtc_thailand to support sustainable #eWaste management & extended producer responsibility. itu.int/en/ITU-D/Environment…
Explore practical guidance on turning data governance frameworks into action on the @ITU-@WorldBankGroup digital regulation platform.
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Listen to key findings from the @ITU Facts and Figures 2026 report, presented by my team at the @UNGeneva press briefing.
An estimated 6.3 billion people, or 76%, are now online, marking progress towards universal connectivity.
Explore the report: itu.int/ff2026 #ITUdata
The world continues to make progress towards universal and meaningful connectivity, but that progress remains very uneven.
@ITU's new Facts & Figures 2026 report shows that an estimated 6.3 billion people, or 76% of the world's population, are now using the Internet.
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NEW: Facts and Figures 2026!
An estimated 6.3 billion people, or 76%, are now online, marking progress towards universal connectivity. Yet 2 billion people remain offline.
Know more about the latest global connectivity trends. itu.int/ff2026 #ITUdata
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Glad to share our new article on the @ITU-D and @WorldBankGroup digital regulation platform, "Implementing data governance frameworks: From principles to practice".
Effective data governance is essential to building a digital future that works for everyone. It helps governments deliver better public services, enables secure data sharing, and lays the foundation for responsible #AI.
Examine the six implementation approaches to data governance and explore how governments and regional organizations are moving from data governance ambition to implementation and impact. digitalregulation.org/implem…
.@ITUDevelopment supports countries in strengthening sustainable e-waste management for a greener digital future.
Explore highlights of our work 👇
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AI and human expertise should work together.
When deployed responsibly, #AI can improve the speed, scale, and precision of early warning systems, helping protect lives and livelihoods, particularly in vulnerable communities.
Discover how in our report: itu.int/en/ITU-D/Emergency-T…
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Our partnership with @FCDODigital is supporting countries to strengthen digital regulation, promote investment, and expand school connectivity.
Explore the research and training resources from our work in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa: itu.int/en/ITU-D/Pages/FCDO/…
How can we ensure older persons benefit from #AI without being left behind?
Read our publication Artificial Intelligence & Ageing for recommendations to bridge the digital divide & advance inclusive, responsible & human-centred #AI in ageing societies. itu.int/pub/D-PHCB-AI_AGE-20…
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Throwback to a memorable Development Week with the brilliant young minds of our third cohort of #GenerationConnect Young Leadership Programme Fellows at @ITU HQ in Geneva in September.
Many thanks to our long-standing partner @Huawei for their continued support. #GCYLP
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Explore the foresight briefs presented at the 4th meeting of the Digital Innovation Board in 🇴🇲.
Covering education, smart cities, healthcare, start-ups, SMEs, and Africa’s venture capital landscape, the briefs offer insights to shape digital strategies. itu.int/itu-d/sites/innovati…
Emergency telecoms save lives.
Through #NETPs & regional frameworks, we have so far supported 44 countries in strengthening critical communications before, during & after disasters.
More on our work building resilient #ICT infrastructures & communities 👉 itu.int/en/ITU-D/Emergency-T…
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#BDT4Impact in seconds 🎥
As disasters become more frequent and severe, here’s how we help countries strengthen resilience and save lives. ⬇️
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Glad to present our Foresight Series at the 4th meeting of the Digital Innovation Board in Oman.
Covering education, smart cities, healthcare, start-ups and #SMEs, and Africa's venture capital landscape, these five foresight briefs explore emerging trends, opportunities and challenges across key sectors.
They offer insights to help policymakers and innovators anticipate change, make informed decisions, and develop forward-looking strategies for a rapidly evolving digital world. #Innovation4Digital
Explore the series: itu.int/go/strategic-foresig…
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