Connected World: ITU Drives Global Digital Connectivity & Innovation
25th June 2025, Kathmandu
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is continuing its mission to connect the world, 160 years after it was first established.
Connected World ITU Drives Global
In her recent State of the Union Address at the annual ITU Council, Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin reflected on the organization’s enduring purpose: making communication across borders seamless, efficient, accessible, and affordable.
ITU’s Legacy and Vision for a Connected Future
What began as a collaboration between 20 nations in Paris has evolved into a global movement to foster inclusive and sustainable digital transformation. The ITU remains committed to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that no one is left offline in an increasingly connected world.
Connectivity for Refugees: Empowering Through Digital Skills
One powerful example of ITU’s impact is visible at a refugee camp in Jordan, where displaced individuals are gaining digital literacy and skills, from beginner to expert levels. According to the Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, this initiative reflects ITU’s core values of inclusion and empowerment, ensuring connectivity for refugees and underserved communities.
Space Connect: Ensuring Safety in Orbit
As space activity grows, ITU is also leading global discussions on space governance through its Space Connect webinar series. Experts emphasize the need to address safety, security, and sustainability to safeguard future satellite operations and promote responsible use of outer space.
AI for Good 2025: Shaping Responsible Artificial Intelligence
The world’s largest event for AI innovation, AI for Good 2025, will be held in Switzerland and online from 8 to 11 July 2025. This ITU-led summit showcases how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for social good, sustainable development, and ethical progress. Global leaders, innovators, and policymakers are expected to gather to explore the next wave of AI-powered solutions.
WTDC-25: World Telecommunication Development Conference in Azerbaijan
Looking ahead, the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) will be hosted in Azerbaijan in November. The focus will be on advancing universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity to foster an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all.
Conclusion
From training refugees to governing space and shaping the future of AI, the ITU remains at the forefront of global digital development. With initiatives like AI for Good 2025 and WTDC-25, the organization is championing a vision of a connected world where technology benefits every person, everywhere.
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