World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

  The WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION/ICT POLICY FORUM (WTPF) is a high-level international forum to exchange views on the key policy issues arising from today’s fast changing telecommunication / ICT environment . At the last meeting, held in Dec2021, the Forum approved a set of five non-binding policy guidance documents, known as ‘Opinions’, such as on emerging telecommunication / ICT services and technologies , affordable and security connectivity , Digital literacy and skills , and more, helping shape future technology policy . ITU, together with UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD, in collaboration with all WSIS Action Lines (co-) facilitators and partners, is also convening the annual WSIS Forum as a global multistakeholder platform facilitating the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines. With the theme of WSIS Action Lines for ‘ Building Back Better and Accelerating the achievement of the SDGs ’, the WSIS Forum 2023 was held from 13 – 17 March at the ITU HQs in Geneva, followed by virtua...

  While digital technologies are critical tools to respond to the most pressing global challenges of our time and a key for fast-tracking the achievement of the SDGs, responsible innovation and environmental and circular considerations must become integral in the design, deployment and decommissioning of digital technologies . ITU’s unique membership and mandate make it an important player for driving Green digital transformation . This includes it work on green standards and e-waste data and policies , where it guides countries and provides technical assistance to support countries in establishing environmentally sound national e-waste management systems  and regulation. ITU also tracks industry emissions, energy use and climate commitments from the world’s largest technology companies and supports countries in monitoring and tracking ICT sector Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions and energy use (e.g., ITU’s Global E-waste Monitor and the Greening Digital Companies Report...