/ldcportal/tags/itu en /ldcportal/events/itu-empowering-least-developed-countries-through-information-and-communication-technologies <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) focuses this year on “Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies.” Taking place on 17 May 2023, on the Day ITU calls on the public and private sectors to make pledges for universal connectivity and digital transformation in these countries through its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.</p> <p>Mid-way through the agenda to fulfil the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, those countries face daunting challenges.</p> <p>We invite you to celebrate ITU’s birthday on 17 May either at its Headquarters, or remotely, starting 2.30 pm CEST.</p> <p>More information and livestream available here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itu.int/wtisd/en/">About World Telecommunication &amp; Information Society Day (WTISD) - WTISD (itu.int)</a></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/itu">ITU</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/telecommunications">Telecommunications</a></div></div></div> Wed, 17 May 2023 18:30:00 +0000 MTAVARES1 2769 at /ldcportal /ldcportal/events/ecosoc-youth-forum-side-event-generation-connect-youth-leading-digital-transformation-ldcs <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>25 April 2023.&nbsp;Building on Generation Connect’s recent participation in the LDC5 Youth Forum and Youth Track in Qatar, this session aims to highlight role of young people at the forefront of SDG implementation and digital transformation in LDCs. Our objective is to foster intergenerational discussion on the following questions: How can we ensure meaningful connectivity for youth so that they can have real opportunities to lead and share our shared digital future? What does an enabling digital environment for youth in LDCs to thrive and prosper look like?</p> <p>Recording:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0cpPfSVvSo">Generation Connect: Youth Leading Digital Transformation in LDCs [ECOSOC Youth Forum side event] - YouTube</a></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/youth">Youth</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/itu">ITU</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/digital">Digital</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/connectivity">Connectivity</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/ict">ICT</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/ldcportal/tags/ecosoc">ECOSOC</a></div></div></div> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 MTAVARES1 2763 at /ldcportal