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30 June 2021 | Innovation & Technology
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Nesta’s Center for Collective Intelligence Design launched the first two reports of its new publication series Collective Intelligence for Sustainable Development: Getting Smarter Together, a…
01 June 2021 | Innovation & Technology
Harnessing the full potential of science and technology for the benefit of all people, everywhere, is the focus of a two-day virtual meeting convened by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which opened on Tuesday.
The Multi-Stakeholder…
01 June 2021 | Innovation & Technology
The Internet and the World Wide Web application have transformed daily life and work for more than half of the world’s population. And the actions of those who are online increasingly affect everyone, including the 3.7 billion who are not yet…
19 May 2021 | Innovation & Technology
By 2050, the number of people aged 65 years or older is projected to reach 1.5 billion. "Ageing in a digital world - from vulnerable to valuable" is the first- ever report to be produced by ITU to raise awareness in the ICT sector on the importance…
17 May 2021 | Innovation & Technology
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across the planet, millions worldwide still lack Internet access, the UN Secretary-General said on Monday, highlighting why information and communication technologies (ICTs) must…
14 May 2021 | Innovation & Technology
For the past 12 years, Life Project 4 Youth has been preparing young adults for their professional life by integrating digital technology into its training programs. Several projects target the specific needs of the Youth and take into account the…
09 April 2014 | Innovation & Technology
The 14th edition of the InfoPoverty Conference aims at providing a critical overview of the role that new Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) play in the formulation of development strategies in developing countries. The Conference also…