The Broadband Commission introduced its the 7th Advocacy Target: to achieve gender equality across all targets in 2013, drawing attention to the importance of gender
The ITU Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) was held from 5-8 June 2023 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, held under the theme “Regulation for a sustainable
The annual World Summit on the Information Society Forum is a global multistakeholder platform facilitating the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines for advancing sustainable
Contributed by: At its Spring Meeting in Kigali, Commissioners outlined next steps for accelerating inclusive universal connectivity. Most recently, some fellow Commissioners, representing our high-level
May 17th, 2023 marked the celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s 158th birthday. The date commemorates
This article was co-authored by the event co-hosts from the Broadband Commission, ITU, Global Partnerships Forum and the Permanent Mission of Romania The eighth annual
The 2023 SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit, led by CEO of the SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Broadband Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba, and co-hosted by Director General of TDRA and Broadband Commissioner, H.E Engineer Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, will commence on 15 May under the theme “Sustainable Connectivity and Emerging Ecosystems in Digital Economy” at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai, UAE.
The Transform Africa Summit 23 (TAS23), led by Smart Africa, is Africa’s leading annual forum that brings together leaders from government, business, and international organizations to collaborate on innovative ways of shaping and accelerating Africa’s digital revolution. and sustaining Africa’s on-going digital revolution.
On 16 January, world leaders, industry experts, civil society representatives and many Broadband Commissioners gathered at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the status and approach to solving the world’s biggest challenges under the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World”.
The Broadband Commission welcomes ITU Secretary-General, Ms. Bogdan-Martin taking the helm at the Commission and look forward to continued leadership and dedication to multistakeholder cooperation and partnership in closing the digital-divide.
This year Millicom’s (Tigo) commitment in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) amply reflected in initiatives that sought to minimize environmental impacts, increase digital inclusion, expand
Millicom (Tigo) is committed to building digital highways that connect people, improve lives, and develop communities. During the last two years, its program Maestr@s Conectad@s has been an
This article was adapted from publications from MTN & Smart Africa On the side-lines of MWC Africa, an event organized by GSMA, Broadband Commissioners, Mr.
Aligned with the views of the Transforming Education Summit, the Commission believes that a multistakeholder approach is critical to reaching its targets, and has seen the success of this approach in action in many of the education-focused programs that have resulted from its Working Groups, including the Giga Initiative, EQUALS and the Child Safety Online Declaration.
This article was contributed by Nokia. As we celebrate the UNESCO Day of Universal Access to Information, Nokia is highlighting ways to bridge the digital
This article was originally posted on Nokia’s website. The potential of digital Digital transformation has huge potential in upgrading our abilities to deal with complex,
This article was originally published on UNESCO’s website. The report Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Competencies for Civil Servants underlines what civil servants need to
Digital technologies should form the foundation of education and skills-building as communities continue to adapt to the realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, which met on Sunday at its annual fall meeting.
Spotlighting the power of digital at the Transforming Education Pre-Summit The United Nations Secretary-General will convene the upcoming Transforming Education Summit (TES) during the 77th
The SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2022 convened leaders and experts to address critical issues of the ICT industry, with an emphasis on collective leadership and partnership approaches.
Mr. Lacina Koné, Director General of Smart Africa, has been a member of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development since 2019. Smart Africa is a bold
In celebration of International Mother Earth Day, 22 April, 2022, the Commission is proud to share the latest sustainability report of its Commissioner, CEO of Nokia, Mr. Pekka Lundmark.
The Broadband Commission’s Open Statement calls upon all to join forces for the LDC5 Conference in making concrete pledges and putting forward initiatives towards connectivity through existing platforms
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the core United Nations platform for follow-up and review of progress on the UN 2030 Agenda
Internet connectivity became less affordable around the world in 2021, according to the latest statistical analysis by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), titled The Affordability of ICT services 2021
Millicom’s Conectadas program is to educate young and adult women – both professionals and non-professionals – about technology, the internet, and its basic, intermediate and advanced uses to contribute to closing the digital gender gap.
This article was contributed by Commissioner Dr. Ann Aerts of Novartis and Broadband Commission Executive Director Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin. It was originally published on Linkedin.
A Look into Daily Broadband Use Across the Globe The Broadband Connectivity, Transforming Lives Campaign, was announced in January 2020 at the World Economic Forum’s
Calls for innovative mechanisms and impactful partnerships to make the best use of broadband Internet This press release was originally published on the ITU website. A
A warm welcome to our seven new commissioners! The Broadband Commission is excited to welcome several new Commissioners in 2021! Some members are new to
In March of 2021, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development Launched its New Website Following the input of its esteemed Commissioners and Chairs, the Broadband
This blog was originally published on the ITU website. As we prepare to close the year of 2020, a year that has been full of
Universal broadband access is the vital catalyst needed to drive global economic recovery and accelerate lacklustre progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, according to a new report released by the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Universal broadband access is the vital catalyst needed to drive global economic recovery and accelerate lacklustre progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, according to a new report released by the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Universal broadband access is the vital catalyst needed to drive global economic recovery and accelerate lacklustre progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, according to a new report released by the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Universal broadband access is the vital catalyst needed to drive global economic recovery and accelerate lacklustre progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, according to a new report released by the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Universal broadband access is the vital catalyst needed to drive global economic recovery and accelerate lacklustre progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, according to a new report released by the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Global leaders convene to leverage broadband to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. See the published press release on the ITU website. Broadband technology
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