The WSIS Prizes, announced May 28, 2024, recognized innovative technological approaches supporting sustainable development and bridging the digital divide. Projects from 18 countries received top

The WSIS Prizes, announced May 28, 2024, recognized innovative technological approaches supporting sustainable development and bridging the digital divide. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for fostering digital inclusion and socio-economic progress.

Among these efforts, the Tanzania Digital Inclusion Project (TADIP) addresses internet poverty in Tanzania, where suspected telecom collusion leads to unaffordable access. TADIP utilizes a "strength in numbers" cooperative model, enabling communities to share broadband infrastructure and data costs. This approach aims to provide affordable, meaningful internet to 4 million citizens, offer digital skills to 1.5 million youth and women, engage 100,000 girls in STEM, and establish 200 community innovation hubs.

Its core mission is cost-sharing, not profit, to ensure widespread, affordable internet access. Learn more about TADIP on LinkedIn.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024. Among the projects honored was the "University Diploma on

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024. Among the projects honored was the "University Diploma on Internet Governance and Regulations."

This free, six-month program is offered by the South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) in partnership with universities in Argentina and Brazil. It provides comprehensive training through online pre-training, a hybrid intensive course, and virtual research. All materials and activities are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and the program can be completed entirely virtually, with an optional hybrid phase for face-to-face interaction.

Since its inception in 2022, 70 fellows from over a dozen countries have successfully completed the diploma. Learn more: https://gobernanzainternet.org/

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and driving socio-economic progress.

Highlighting such innovation, Northern Mindanao's Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) established the Regional Disaster Network (RDN) in 2022. RDN ensures critical communication during disasters by leveraging robust VHF/HF radio technology.

Unlike fragile modern networks, VHF/HF radios operate independently, offering unparalleled reach to remote areas. This resilience facilitated rapid information exchange during incidents like the Malitbog landslide, saving lives and empowering communities for better preparedness.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative tech supporting sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honours for

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative tech supporting sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honours for bridging the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion, showcasing innovation vital for advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals, as noted by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin.

A notable winner was the Center for Digitization and Documentation of Heritage and Arts in Setif (CDDHA). This project develops a digital platform and app to preserve Setif's cultural heritage in the metaverse. It documents and digitizes heritage in 2D/3D, secures virtual ownership via NFTs, and enhances protection, awareness, and community participation.

Learn more: https://dats.dz/CDDHAS

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide, fostering digital inclusion, and driving socio-economic progress.

Among the winners was "The Interactive Tool of Policies, Terms and Conditions Applicable in the Use of Digital Platforms." This tool provides users with transparent information on how 45 major digital platforms collect, treat, and allow management of personal data, categorized for clarity. It empowers users to understand permissions granted when using various services.

Learn more about the project: https://plataformasdigitales.ift.org.mx/public/categoria/14/aplicaciones-de-citas

This B-roll footage, lasting 11 minutes and 31 seconds, captures highlights from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2023.

The video features a range

This B-roll footage, lasting 11 minutes and 31 seconds, captures highlights from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2023.

The video features a range of content, including keynote speeches by figures like Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, panel discussions with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Google DeepMind COO Lili Ibrahim, and robotics demonstrations. Other segments cover talks on AI solutions for climate change and health, cross-regional collaboration, and insights from representatives of the White House and United Nations.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide, fostering digital inclusion, and driving global socio-economic progress.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted these awards as demonstrating the innovation needed to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. Among the recognized efforts is Bayanat (XBRL), an open international standard for digital business reporting. It facilitates the timely exchange of accurate financial and non-financial data between economic entities, ensuring reliable information for stakeholders through integrated systems and analytical tools.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. Projects from 18 countries received top honors

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted that the prizes showcase "innovation and energy" in finding technological solutions to global challenges, crucial for advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The "myGov" platform is a pioneering government concept, integrating citizens, state entities, and businesses onto a unified electronic service platform. It offers comprehensive digital services, allowing citizens to access information, engage with services, acquire e-documents, and manage data sharing. Learn more at: https://mygov.e-gov.az/

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 highlights how

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are crucial for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. However, significant digital gaps, stemming from a lack of policies, investment, and skills, hinder progress worldwide. Bridging these gaps is essential for global digital innovation.

The world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.