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In Silicon Valley, UN Broadband Commission advocates for new innovative partnerships and business models to expand broadband networks for digital transformation

Menlo Park, 01 May 2019 -The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development held its 2019 Spring Meeting in Menlo Park, United States of America, 28-29 April, under the theme “Shaping the future of broadband for sustainable development".

Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development advances efforts to connect the world’s nearly four billion “other half”

New York City, 23 September 2018 - Broadband technology is critical to connecting the 3.8 billion people around the globe who still do not have access to the Internet—the world's “other half."

More and more governments now benchmark broadband status in their national plans, says new global report

Geneva, 11 September 2018 – A new report issued today by the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development shows that a growing number of governments now benchmark the status of broadband in their national broadband plans.

High-speed Internet improves economies and livelihoods in least developed countries, says new UN Broadband Commission report

New York, 12 July 2018: The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's Working Group on Broadband for the Most Vulnerable Countries today issued a report at the United Nations Headquarters, showing that broadband (high-speed Internet) plays a valuable role in helping Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to overcome vulnerabilities, grow economies and enhance people’s livelihoods.

UN Broadband Commission advances action towards broadband digital connectivity for all

Kigali, Rwanda – 7 May 2018 – The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development at its 2018 Spring Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda 6-7 May, committed to concrete actions [GM1] that will advance the roll-out of broadband around the world – and with it, much-needed digital connectivity.

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Newsletter Issue No 3, 2019

The Broadband Commission's annual Spring Meeting was hosted at the kind invitation of Facebook at their headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Around 60 participants, including 30 Commissioners and representatives, attended the two day meeting on April 28-29. Under the theme 'Shaping the Future of Broadband for Sustainable Development,' Commissioners met in what ITU Secretary General, Mr. Houlin Zhao, coined as a 'defining moment,' where over half of the world's population is online but many more are still waiting to reap the benefits of the digital economy.

Newsletter Issue No 2, 2019

The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development will be holding its annual spring meeting at the Facebook Headquarters on 28-29 April, 2019. This year's theme, Shaping the Future of Broadband for Sustainable Development, will allow participants to delve into topics related to digital transformation and partnerships in a post 50-50 world.

Newsletter Issue No 1, 2019

On behalf of the Broadband Commission we wish everyone a wonderful new year! 2018 was filled with successful initiatives, cooperation, and meetings that we look forward to continuing and expanding this upcoming year.

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