ITU Development

Curious what others are planning for #GirlsinICT Day? Explore the @ITU portal to see planned celebrations around the world on the interactive map, and submit yours to showcase your event encouraging girls and young women to explore careers in ICT. 👉🏼 itu.int/women-and-girl…

Several activities in Nepal have empowered young women with digital skills through #GirlsinICT Day 2025, implemented with Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology @Hello_MoCIT and the Nepal Telecommunications Authority @ntagovnp. Join us on 23 April to celebrate #GirlsinICT Day 2026 and continue working to bridge the digital gender gap. #BDT4Impact itu.int/itu-d/sites/di…

The @ITU-D Study Group 1 & 2 Questions adopted at #ITUWTDC will help address some of today’s key issues. Check the Questions ahead of the @ITU-D Study Group meetings taking place in Geneva, 13-17 and 20-24 April. itu.int/en/ITU-D/Study…

📢 Explore the #ITUGSR programme. Built around interactive high-level panels on topical & cutting-edge policy & regulatory issues, #ITUGSR will bring regulators and policymakers from around the world to exchange perspectives & experiences. Check it out👉itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

The @ITU Global Celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will take place on 23 April, jointly hosted in Tirana & Brasília under the theme “AI for development: Girls shaping the digital future”. Empowering girls to engage with AI as innovators, creators and leaders. itu.int/girlsinICT

8 days to go! At #RDFEurope, regulators, governments, industry, and partners will come together to match regional digital development needs with stakeholder expertise and investment to help accelerate Europe’s digital transformation. More 👉 itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Join us for #ITUGSR, 12-15 May at the @BTKbasin HQ in Ankara. Regulators & digital leaders will discuss how regulation and collaboration can unlock technologies such as AI and cell broadcast to strengthen disaster management & early warning systems. 👉🏼 itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Planning an event to celebrate #GirlsinICT Day this year? Whether physical, virtual, or hybrid, we want to hear about it! Add your event to the #GirlsinICT Day 2026 worldwide events portal and help us showcase celebrations happening across the world 👉 itu.int/women-and-girl…

As we prepare for the @ITU-D Study Group meetings in April (13-17 & 20-24), explore the Study Group Final Reports (2022–2025). Their practical insights & real-world use cases will help inform discussions on the new Study Group Questions for 2026-2029. 👉🏼 itu.int/itudsgpub2025

Young changemakers, this is your moment. If you have an idea to improve the lives of your community with digital, the #GenerationConnect Young Leadership Programme 2026–2027 can help bring it to life. 🗓️ Apply by 31 March Learn more ➡️ itu.int/generationconn…

📢 Upcoming Webinar, 17 March Following the India Study Tour under the International Exchange Initiative on Regulating E-waste, join our Insights Webinar to reflect on learnings & explore opportunities for South–South cooperation 🔗 itu.int/en/ITU-D/Envir…

#ITURDF for Europe convenes governments, industry and stakeholders to share experiences, build partnerships, and address the key digital priorities for the region. Explore the programme & take part in the conversation ➡️ itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Cyber threats do not stop at borders. In 2025, @ITU CyberDrills helped countries strengthen their ability to detect and respond to cyber incidents through scenario-based exercises. These efforts help foster a safer, more inclusive digital world. In 2026, @ITUDevelopment will continue advancing this mission through a new series of CyberDrills worldwide. #BDT4Impact Learn more: itu.int/itu-d/sites/di…

Under the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping The Digital Future,” the #GirlsinICT @ITU global celebration on 23 April in Tirana & Brasília will highlight why empowering young people to engage with AI as innovators, creators, & leaders matters. More👉itu.int/women-and-girl…

Join the exciting discussion at #ITUGSR, 12-15 May in Ankara, on how regulators can experiment to keep pace with rapid technological change, and collaborative approaches to foster innovation and strengthen regulatory capacity. Don't miss it! ➡️ itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Participate and celebrate #GirlsinICT on 23 April 2026! Make a difference by hosting an event in your community to promote leadership development for young girls and women. Discover the @ITU toolkit for tips & ideas ➡️ itu.int/women-and-girl…

📢 Applications are now OPEN! The #GenerationConnect Young Leadership Programme 2026-2027, in partnership with @Huawei, will mentor, train, and fund 30 young changemakers to implement digital development projects in their communities. Apply by 31 March➡️ itu.int/generationconn…

Today, together with @Huawei, I am pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 3rd #GenerationConnect Young Leadership Programme. For the third year, we will support 30 young visionary leaders from every corner of the globe, ready to turn their boldest tech ideas into real solutions for their communities and drive change where it matters most. I encourage young leaders aged 18-28 to take part. Apply by 31 March 👉🏼 itu.int/generationconn… #MWC26

Resilient & sustainable digital infrastructure is a development priority. At #ITUGSR26, global leaders will address investment, regulation & partnerships to strengthen data centres, cloud, cyber resilience & energy-efficient networks. Join the discussion: itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Role models matter for the next generation of ICT leaders At the @ITU Global Celebration of #GirlsinICT, we will spotlight success stories of girls & women driving innovation in ICTs, inspiring more girls & young women to shape an inclusive digital future. itu.int/girlsinict