Empowering young women in Nepal through Girls in ICT Day

Despite women making up more than half of Nepal’s population, they remain significantly underrepresented in the country’s ICT and digital technology sectors, accounting for just 7.88 percent of the workforce in ICT companies, according to a recent study conducted by Women in Information Technology. This gender digital gap highlights persistent barriers, including limited access to digital skills training, mentorship, and professional networks. Discover more

Strengthening global cyber resilience: the impact of ITU CyberDrills

Cyber threats do not know borders. ITU CyberDrills play a critical role in strengthening global cybersecurity cooperation, preparedness, and resilience—supporting countries in protecting their digital infrastructure and ensuring trust in the digital economy. They bring together countries, national Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs), and industry partners to practice coordinated responses to cyber incidents in realistic, scenario-based exercises. Discover more

Strengthening Africa’s digital future through the Africa-BB-Maps project

The Africa-BB-Maps project is strengthening digital transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa by supporting countries to design, deploy, and operationalise broadband mapping systems, ensuring that they are effective, sustainable, and adaptable to the changing needs of the region. Discover more

Early Warnings for All continues to reach more countries in 2026

In 2026, the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), continues to accelerate global progress toward ensuring that no one is left behind when a disaster strikes. As the lead agency for Pillar 3 on warning dissemination and communication of the UN Secretary‑General’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, ITU supports countries in assessing gaps and barriers, and in building the infrastructure, skills, and technological foundations needed to deliver life‑saving disaster alerts through digital channels. Discover more