Digital Hub brings new opportunities to a remote Tongan island

Just a year ago, residents of the remote Tongan island of Hunga would gather at a certain spot near a school fence school in hopes of connecting to the Internet with their mobile phones. The 3G connection was fickle – too slow for video calls, e-banking, or using the Internet without lots of streaming interruptions – but it was the best available. Discover more

Simulation in Haiti shows the potential of mobile-phone alerts in disasters

An early-warning simulation in March reached more than 50,000 people in Cap-Haïtien, a city on the north coast of Haiti, demonstrating how localized mobile alerts can help communities take early action in hurricanes, earthquakes, or other disasters. The simulation was part of an Early Warnings for All (EW4All) mission, which also achieved a milestone: the validation of Haiti’s roadmap for scaling up multi-hazard early warning systems. Discover more

What is BDT4Impact?

The Kigali Action Plan is the Telecommunication Development Bureau’s mandate to impact and improve lives around the world through digital technology. The Kigali Action Plan set out five priority areas – Affordable connectivity; Digital transformation; Enabling policy and regulatory environment; Resource mobilization and international cooperation; Inclusive and secure telecommunications/ICTs for sustainable development – through which we deliver our work driving meaningful connectivity for all and support countries on their digital transformation journeys. Discover more

Cybersecurity is the focus of ITU’s first operational visit to Palau

ITU technical experts visited the Republic of Palau to provide the first in-country assistance to ITU’s newest Member State. Palau’s President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. and government officials welcomed the team. Palau requested the assistance to develop its cybersecurity capacity. The experts conducted a readiness assessment, which is the first step toward establishing a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the country. Discover more