ITU, European Commission Collaborate to Promote Global Internet Connectivity, Digital Transformation

Emma Okonji A new project from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Commission (EC) has been launched to promote global internet services and skills for everyone, including digital transformation over the next three years. The ITU-EC project tagged, ‘Promoting and measuring universal and meaningful digital connectivity’, is expected to cost EUR 3 million ($3.3 million) over three years to advance holistic policy approaches and provide recommendations on boosting good-quality internet and mobile access. The project is part of the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative. ITU, the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies and the EC launched the project jointly at the Transform Africa Summit, which took place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, last month. Giving details of the global project, ITU Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, said: “This new partnership between ITU and the European Commission offers a unique opportunity for strengthening multilateral cooperation to expand meaningful connectivity and drive sustainable digital transformation. It puts digital at the centre of our common efforts to help the world get back on track to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.” According to her, universal and meaningful connectivity represents the possibility for everyone to enjoy a safe, satisfying, enriching and […]

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