The COP29 Presidency has announced Green Digital Action as one of the 14 global initiatives under its Action Agenda. The purpose of presidency-led initiatives is to advance climate action, encourage ...

Using econometric models, the study reveals the impact of ICT on innovation, productivity, and digital inclusion. Although growth has slowed, the ICT sector remains a key driver of economic ...

On 17 May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, ITU marked 160 years of technology for humanity with a light show at the Place des Nations in Geneva — also streamed live on ITU’s ...

Since 1865, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has been at the centre of advances in communications – from telegraphy through to the modern world of satellites, mobile phones and the ...

“State of digital development and trends in the Americas: Challenges and opportunities” provides an overview of digital connectivity in the Americas, highlighting key statistics, regional trends, and ...

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the rapid uptake of new technologies presents vast opportunities. But it also creates new challenges. One of those is counterfeit devices, the spread ...

ITU’s Smart Villages and Smart Islands initiative has proved a successful and sustainable way to improve the quality of life, economic opportunity, and services in rural communities. I had the ...

The race for quantum technology is accelerating, and 2025 marks a critical moment as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The question is no longer just how quantum will evolve, ...

Global satellite navigation systems are at risk from increasingly frequent jamming and spoofing of signals, threatening the safety and security of ships and aircraft worldwide. The United Nations ...

This joint case study by the World Bank and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a continuation of our commitment to improving how we understand and track the digital sector’s ...

These 10 young women are emerging leaders, advancing digital transformation and development in meaningful ways across diverse sectors and communities. Their work addresses real-world challenges — from ...

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) invests in digital infrastructure to close the digital divide and achieve net-zero transition. We need more sustainable digital infrastructure to ensure ...