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17 December 2024 | Innovation & Technology
There is now little distinction between our offline and online lives. The Internet and digital technologies are so woven into the everyday fabric of societies that losing access—or trust—can feel like the ground shifting beneath us. Yet, 2.6 billion…
29 October 2024 | Innovation & Technology
UN E-Government Survey 2024
This thirteenth edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey, released in 2024, provides a comprehensive assessment of the digital government landscape across all 193 Member States. The 2024 Survey highlights a…
24 October 2024 | Innovation & Technology
The AI for Good Impact Report examines the key role of AI in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Analysis of each SDG includes current progress towards the targets and practical examples of the real-world impact…
24 October 2024 | Innovation & Technology
GIF-24
The Global Innovation Forum (GIF) is an ITU flagship event to discuss the trends and most pressing needs of countries regarding digital innovation.
This year’s edition of the Global Innovation Forum (GIF) is held under the theme “Shaping…
02 July 2024 | Innovation & Technology
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and its partners invite you to participate in the 2nd edition of the SDG Digital GameChangers Award,- a global recognition of projects, applications, and policies that are leveraging digital…
21 June 2024 | Innovation & Technology
The 2024 AI for Good Global Summit brought together a diverse and dynamic community of over 700 speakers from 147 countries, delivering more than 100 sessions packed with innovative ideas and solutions. This premier event showcased the…
18 June 2024 | Innovation & Technology
Leveraging AI for Universal Connectivity
The State of Broadband annual report is a unique, global snapshot of broadband access, affordability, and use. Written through a consensus-driven framework, it draws on the collective knowledge of over 50…
01 May 2024 | Innovation & Technology
The challenges of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are well-known: their relatively small size, undiversified economies, distance from large markets and trade routes, as well as extreme vulnerability to external shocks.
In the world of…
26 March 2024 | Innovation & Technology
The UN General Assembly on Thursday March 21st adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.
Adopting a United States-…
26 March 2024 | Innovation & Technology
A global regulatory framework centred on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity is key to unlocking the benefits of artificial intelligence for all.
The rise of artificial intelligence can mean both progress and peril to societies and…
11 March 2024 | Innovation & Technology
4th of March 2024, UN Headquarters at ECOSOC Chamber, World Wildlife Day UN Celebration organized by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat, United Nations Development Programme,…
22 February 2024 | Innovation & Technology
8th February 2024, UN Headquarters New York, CSocD62 Side Event organized by The Blue Tree Foundation (BTF) (first NGO established in Republic of Korea to prevent and eradicate school and cyber bullying) and the Permanent Mission of Republic of…