World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

This session will highlight practical examples of digital public goods , with a particular focus on those that are built and maintained through community-led models. Digital public goods , including Open knowledge ;  Open standards ;  Open-source software  and  Digital infrastructure , are core components of resilient societies and  Inclusive digital transformation . Together, these resources constitute the Digital commons , supporting equitable access to information, innovation, and participation in the  Digital Economy . This session will highlight practical examples of digital public goods , with a particular focus on those that are built and maintained through community-led models. It will explore how collaborative governance, shared stewardship, and multistakeholder participation contribute to public trust, transparency, sustainability, and the protection of human rights in the digital environment. We will explore these models and discuss collabora...

  The ITU is actively working to close the digital divide through initiatives like the Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint, a 2025 strategy with Saudi Arabia to provide universal, meaningful internet access by 2030, requiring $2.6-2.8 trillion investment in infrastructure, affordability, and skills. They also run the Partner2Connect Coalition, mobilizing resources for hard-to-connect regions, and focus on innovation, digital literacy, and international cooperation to ensure inclusive access, tackling gaps in connectivity, skills, and affordability to empower everyone. Connect all people, schools and hospitals to the Internet Make digital technologies more accessible and affordable to everyone , including in diverse languages and formats Increase investment in Digital public goods and Digital public infrastructure Support women and youth innovators and small and medium enterprises  ( SMEs )