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How is ITU leading this transformation? Key ITU Activities
Enabling Digital
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Transformation
Nations specialized agency for information and communication
technologies (ICTs). Within the United Nations ecosystem, ITU
serves a dual role as it also functions as an international standard
developing organization (SDO).
A vital part of ITU’s work is the development of technical
standards that ensure that networks and technologies Standards for Industry and
interconnect seamlessly. ITU also strives to improve access to Governance
digital technologies and ICTs to underserved cities and
communities worldwide in line with the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ITU members come from all over the globe from Member States,
private sector entities and academia to work together to shape Fostering Digital Innovation
future digital technologies and the ICT policy and regulatory
environment, set standards, and formulate best practices to
enhance the overall technological ecosystem.
Forward-Looking
Perspectives
International Cooperation
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