KARACHI (NPTV/APP/UN): World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2024 reminds the world of the progress yet to be made to ensure that everyone can benefit from digital technologies.
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 offers the chance to explore how digital innovation can help connect everyone and unlock sustainable prosperity for all.
Digital innovation can help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges
From fighting climate change to eliminating hunger and poverty, digital technologies can help achieve 70% of targets under the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Now more than ever, building a sustainable future demands innovative thinking and action in the digital world.
With 2.6 billion people still unconnected, glaring digital gaps hinder innovation across much of the world. Many countries – lacking key policies, investments, and digital skills – are struggling to keep up in today’s fast-changing digital landscape.
A virtual hour on 17 May, will bring together digital experts and innovators to celebrate ITU’s birthday and chat about impact.
The discussion, live streamed from the ITU TV Studio in Geneva, Switzerland, explores how digital innovation can strengthen sustainable development.
The purpose of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide.
17 May marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
APP Adds: This day is observed to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs) can bring to societies and economies.
On this day, countries around the world celebrate their digital journeys and the progress made in empowering citizens through ICT.
The day highlights the significant developments in the global telecom sector, setting the stage for transformative eras in various nations.
The observance of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day emphasizes the importance of ICT in modern society.
It serves as a reminder of the potential for digital technologies to bridge gaps, create opportunities, and drive economic and social development worldwide.
By focusing on the continuous advancement of telecommunication and information technology, nations strive to create inclusive and sustainable digital societies that benefit all citizens.
The day is a call to action for governments, industries, and individuals to work together in harnessing the power of ICT for a better future.
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