ITU: Committed to connecting the world
WebThe International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs.
International Telecommunication Union - Wikipedia
WebThe International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for many matters related to information and communication technologies. It was established on 17 May 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, significantly predating the UN and making it the oldest UN agency.
About ITU
WebWho we are. ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). The Organization is made up of a membership of 193 Member States and more than 1000 companies, universities and international and regional organizations. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and with regional offices on every ...
Statistics - ITU
WebStatistics. ITU estimates that approximately 5.4 billion people – or 67 per cent of the world’s population – are using the Internet in 2023. This represents an increase of 45 per cent since 2018, with 1.7 billion people estimated to have come online during that period. However, this leaves 2.6 billion people still offline.
Overview of ITU's History (1)
WebFor a century and a half 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 Internet. The story of ITU is one of international cooperation, among governments, private companies and other stakeholders.
Moving AI governance from principles to practice - ITU Hub
Web6 days ago · The hope for this year’s summit, explained ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, is to shift the global AI conversation from principles to implementation. This is the idea driving ITU’s dedicated “ Governance Day” on 29 May – a first for the United Nations AI summit convened since 2017. Over the years, AI for Good has grown into ...
Measuring digital development: Facts and Figures 2023
WebITU’s Measuring Digital Development – Facts and Figures: Focus on Small Island Developing States examines the current state of digital connectivity in SIDS, highlighting the latest trends through a set of key indicators.
Small Island Developing States need digital connectivity for …
Web3 days ago · News 22 Apr 2024. The world’s Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will need advanced connectivity and the latest digital technologies to overcome daunting economic development and climate challenges. The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition (P2C) led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is …
Office of the Secretary-General - ITU
WebDoreen Bogdan-Martin ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin took office as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023. With over three decades of leadership experience in global telecommunications policy, Ms. Bogdan-Martin has emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve economic prosperity, job creation, skills development, gender ...
Key Areas of Action - ITU
WebITU and partners are organizing a series of regional Summits to mobilize resources and forge partnerships. Learn more. Digital financial inclusion and digital currency Some 1.4 billion people remain without access to financial services. Digital financial inclusion is a critical enabler for poverty reduction and inclusive growth.
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