RDF-ASP2020 (中文) RDF-ASP2020
The world is currently not on track to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals. The COVID-19 has further deepen the inequalities and magnified the impact of digital divide. School closures, inability to access healthcare and loss of income are leading to psychological stress, discrimination as well as domestic violence amongst vulnerable communities.
As of July, the pandemic has shut down schools in some 160 countries, affecting more than 1 billion students, while at least 40 million children have missed out on pre-school".
With 10 years remaining to connect the 3.9 billion of the world's population, Digital Inclusion efforts is crucial in building back better. An inclusive development requires giving due consideration to people from all communities and backgrounds.
The session would bring together development partners from agencies working under the UN umbrella in the region. The main objective of the sessions is to explore synergies in achieving SDGs by harnessing the use of ICTs. Targeted speakers are from UNRCOs.
Outlines of topics:
- What are the main socioeconomic challenges your country office is addressing due to COVID-19?
- How can digital connectivity and technology assist in addressing them?
- How can ITU support your office and UNCT in the post-COVID new normal and accelerating the achievement of SDGs?
| Mr. Stephen Bereaux
Deputy to Director, BDT, ITU
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| Ms. Gita Sabharwal
UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand |
| Ms. Valerie Julliand
UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia |
| Mr. Julien Harneis
UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan
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