“Building on 15 years of the Broadband Commission’s work, we’ll continue supporting small businesses to use digital connectivity to do more business and drive socioeconomic
“Fifteen years of bridging divides and building futures — our journey proves that connectivity is the cornerstone of sustainable development.”Amir Dossal, President and CEO, Global
The Broadband Commission Working Group on Data Governance, co-chaired by UNESCO, alongside ITU, UNDP, and the African Union Commission, is making significant strides in shaping the future of global data governance.
In an effort to address the digital divide faced by MSMEs in developing countries, the Co-Chairs of the Working Group on Connectivity for MSMEs—Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the ITC and Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA—have recently signed an MoU. This new partnership aims to turn the key recommendations from the Commission Working Group’s outcome report, “Making Connectivity Work for MSMEs,” into actionable initiatives.
The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, taking place from 27 to 31 May 2024, celebrated two decades of remarkable progress since the inception of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The agenda for the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event featured a diverse lineup of esteemed panelists, including several Broadband Commissioners, all coming together to shape the future of global digital cooperation.
To advance Broadband Commission Target 4 on Digital skills, Millicom (Tigo) has launched its digital platform educacioncontigo.com. The platform combines two of Millicom’s flagship digital education programs, Conectadas and Maestr@s Conectad@s, into one location where users will have access to free education tools.
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2024 took place on May 13th, 2024, bringing together together more than 400 top-level stakeholders to discuss the future of digital development and telecommunications
On May 17th, the global community celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking a significant occasion that underscored the transformative impact of digital technologies on creating a sustainable and inclusive future.
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 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona is an annual trade show organized by the GSMA dedicated to the mobile communications industry. Several Commissioners and their entities participated in the gathering as speakers, attendees and session moderators. In addition to the general agenda, a Ministerial Programme was featured under the “Mobile for Development ” Track, this Programme is noted to be the largest gathering of policymakers and industry leaders in the world.
Many Broadband Commissioners attended the WEF Annual Meeting this year to bring the issues of digital inclusion, new technologies as a driving force for the economy and society and universal connectivity center stage. Covering topics from, the future of AI, e-government services, space connectivity and more, they presented insightful discussions and shared innovative strategies aimed at closing the digital divide and promoting equal access to the internet as a means of advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Many members of the Broadband Commission and representatives of their entities participated in COP28, including the Honourable Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Ms Doreen Bogdan- Martin, Ms Rabab Fatima, Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Mr Filippo Grandi and others. Below are selected events highlighting their participation and contributions to the conference in the area of ICT for Development (ICT4D).
On 7 December 2023, the Broadband Commission Working Group on Connectivity for MSMEs, co-chaired by ITC and GSMA, hosted an in-person session at UNCTAD eWeek to explore the findings of their recent report, “Making Connectivity Work for MSMEs”, and discuss how improved uptake and usage of digital connectivity, especially for e-commerce, supports development.
Broadband Commissioners and leaders convened at WRC23 to assess Radio Regulations, aiming to ensure a rational, equitable, efficient, and economical utilization of the radio-frequency spectrum, while also working to prevent detrimental interference among diverse radiocommunication services.
Broadband Commissioners are actively engaged in various international, regional, and national events worldwide, united in their commitment to achieving universal meaningful connectivity. Their collective efforts
Broadband Commissioners played a prominent role at SDG Digital, sharing invaluable insights and firm commitments to achieving universal and meaningful connectivity.
Broadband Commissioners attended the AI for Good Global Summit, held in Geneva, Switzerland 6-7 July 2023, with a focus on the fundamental role of AI in getting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals back on track by 2030.
On June 27th, in celebration of MSME Day 2023, the Broadband Commission’s Working Group on Connectivity for MSMEs hosted a webinar titled “The Power of Connectivity and Digital Tools for Small Businesses.” The event was broadcasted through WSIS&SDG TalkX, a platform dedicated to sharing experiences and stories on ICT for development by stakeholders all over the world.
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
In May 2023, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, UNESCO, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) conducted a webinar on “Leading in the Digital Era: How can Public Sector Leaders Use AI for the Good of All?” hosted on the AI for Good platform.
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.
Nokia reports progress on its pledge made to the ITU Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The company has committed in May last year to improve the lives of 1500000 through social digitalization projects, digital skills building, and connecting the unconnected or underserved by 2025.
The 2023 World Summit on Information Society Forum (WSIS Forum) kicked off the in-person portion of the event 13-17 March 2023 at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters in Geneva, with the leadership and attendance of many Broadband Commissioners.
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It is instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women
LDC5 is a once-in-a-decade event for gaining international support and fostering partnerships to advance sustainable development in the 46 Least Developed Countries by 2030, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona is an annual gathering organized by GSMA, dedicated to connectivity and mobile ICTs, and is considered the “largest and most
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
In line with Broadband Commission’s Advocacy Target 4 to promote digital skills development, Millicom Tigo is now offering free, digital education courses to all teachers, mentors, and educators looking to acquire more digital skills and take their educational mission to virtually anywhere.
The Broadband Commission has provided substantive inputs to HLPF 2022, including findings, research, data, and policy recommendations drawn from the Commission’s connectivity-based response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the flagship State of Broadband Report.
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
Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) is a dynamic pan-African learning ecosystem in which African citizens of all ages and social classes can acquire or improve their digital skills, gain qualifications and meet the emerging talent needs of employers, industry or be self- sufficient.
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.
A founding member of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, CEO of Verizon, Hans Vestberg, has been committed to achieving meaningful universal connectivity.
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.
For experts taking part in Davos Agenda online sessions this week, the world’s push for inclusive and sustainable social and economic development in the wake of COVID-19 hinges on intensifying cooperation to boost connectivity.
Progress on Universal Connectivity in 2021 Over the course of this year, the Broadband Commission has developed new thought leadership on the addressing the barriers to reaching
On Dec 13, over 100 representatives from Permanent Missions to the United Nations in both New York and Geneva, as well as various UN organizations,
A warm welcome to our new Commissioners The Broadband Commission would like to express a warm welcome to its new Commissioners this Fall. Some members
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
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
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