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Digital Skills Forum

The ITU Digital Skills Forum is the core global event for the ITU membership and other stakeholders to discuss the most pressing needs that must be addressed to ensure that universal digital skills can be achieved, and the global digital skills gap be closed.

Highlights

Chair’s Summary Report

ITU Digital Skills Toolkit

The ITU Digital Skills Toolkit offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to support the ITU membership to create effective national digital skills strategies and policies. This practical resource offers actionable insights and examples.

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With the participation of

H.E. Mr Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi
Minister
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
Bahrain (Kingdom of)
H.E. Mr Bonjean Rodrigue Mbanza
Minister
Ministry of Digital Economy and New Information Technologies
Gabon
Mr Philip Marnick
General Director
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Bahrain (Kingdom of)
Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava
Director
Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU

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Why attend

Under the theme “Developing skills for digital transformation”, the Forum brought together policy makers, practitioners and experts from around the world. Participants discussed key pertinent digital skills issues related to bridging the digital divide, the impact of emerging technologies on current and future skills needs, the green and digital transition and skills demand, skills for a safe and secure use of digital technologies, the industry perspective on skills gaps and partnership engagement.
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Where, when and who

The ITU Digital Skills Forum was held in Manama, Bahrain, from 17 to 19 September 2024.

The event welcomed participants responsible for digital skills and capacity development in relevant ministries, regulatory agencies, telecommunications operating companies, and other national education and learning organizations, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations. Experts interested in the subjects of digital skills and digital transformation were also encouraged to attend. Registration

Practical Information

Consult the Host Country website for relevant information including:

Host Country Website

Programme

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The ITU Digital Skills Forum was organized by the International Telecommunication Union and hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain.