International Telecommunication Union stories
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ITU unveils global platform to shield telecoms amid COVID-19 strain, ensuring vital network resilience.
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
Samoa to host ITU’s global Girls in ICT Day 2020 celebrations
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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The celebration, which is held in April every year, aims to raise visibility and the importance of bringing women into ICT careers.
New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.