Setting the scene for the second set of discussions on the role of digital technologies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic,  moderator Doreen Bogdan Martin, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU, reminded delegates of the essential nature of broadband, explaining how, in a world polarized by growing inequalities, broadband was “emerging as a rich-world commodity; plentiful in a tiny handful of …

The speed, reliability and capacity offered by 5G has the potential to change how we work and live in ways we cannot yet imagine. It is an essential part of the digital solution to post-COVID social and economic recovery, driving cost and energy efficiency at scale and bridging the digital divide. But 5G is only part of that solution. Much …

National Pavilions in the virtual exhibition provide a fascinating overview of the world of digital technologies – as well as insights into national digital strategies and priorities, key contacts and partnership possibilities. Alongside host Vietnam and exhibition newcomer Timor-Leste, for example, Zambia’s online stand highlights the country’s commitment to ensuring the safety of children in cyberspace. Its new National Child …