Digital Impact Unlocked: BDT4Impact
Learn how the work of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau transforms lives by meeting the needs of the people it supports—from communities overcoming challenges to individuals chasing their dreams.
Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau
Montenegro’s journey toward interoperable government
The Digital Transformation of Local Self-Governments in Montenegro project set out to strengthen local digital governance and enable interoperable, citizen-centred public services across the country. It is a compelling example of how strong national leadership, combined with targeted international expertise and close institutional collaboration, can turn digital policy into tangible results that benefit citizens and businesses alike. Discover more
People at the heart of digital development: BDT4Impact
Driven by the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), the BDT4Impact vision harnesses digital development to transform people’s lives by meeting the needs of the people it supports—from communities overcoming challenges to individuals chasing their dreams. Discover more
Honduras advances toward modern telecommunications regulation
Honduras has taken a major step toward modernizing its telecommunications framework with the development of a new telecommunications law, prepared through an ITU-implemented project. Presented in September to the National Telecommunications Commission of Honduras (CONATEL), the draft law aims to align national regulation with international policy best practices and support inclusive, future-ready meaningful connectivity. Discover more
Empowering female digital leaders in the Arab States
When Noha Gaafar, Executive Director for International Policies at Egypt’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority, first started working on ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) matters, she relied on the help of more experienced female colleagues to share their advice to help her navigate the Sector’s structure and priorities, understand the various policy processes, events, and ways of working. Discover moreExplore more BDT4Impact stories
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