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The State of Broadband 2017: Broadband Catalyzing Sustainable Development
The State of Broadband 2017: Broadband for Catalyzing Sustainable Development report was released on 14 September 2017 in Geneva. The State of Broadband annual report is a unique global snapshot of broadband network access and affordability, with country-by-country data measuring broadband access against key advocacy targets set by the Commission in 2011. The report highlights
Digitalization Scorecard: Which Policies and Regulations can Help Advance Digitalization
Digital technology is today touching the lives of individuals and businesses across the world. A social and economic revolution is enabled by digital technology, often underlined by the power of the Internet. The revolution is rapidly extending beyond people to objects, illustrated by the new-found potential of the Internet of
Recommendations for Action: Bridging the Gender Gap in Internet and Broadband Access and Use
On 15th March 2017, the Broadband Commission Working Group on the Digital Gender Divide launched its report “Recommendations for action: bridging the gender gap in Internet and broadband access and use” during the Annual Spring Meeting of the Broadband Commission, held in Hong Kong, SAR of China. The report identified four specific
Digital Health: A Call for Government Leadership and Cooperation between ICT and Health
The digital age is upon us and it has the potential to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered. Digital tools can increase access to health, empower patients, and provide better health information and education for all. They can also facilitate the use of real-time data to ensure that surveillance systems are
Connecting the Unconnected: Working Together to Achieve the Connect 2020 Agenda Targets
A background paper to the special session of the Broadband Commission and the World Economic Forum at Davos Annual Meeting 2017. The UN Broadband Commission and the World Economic Forum are co-hosting a Joint Program in Davos on 17 January 2017 to highlight the increasing importance of Internet access
Enabling the Use of ICTs and Broadband: Understanding What Works to Stimulate ICT Adoption
Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), combined with innovations in broadband connectivity and the rich ecosystem of applications and services, can transform the lives of individuals and entire countries. Yet in reality, many do not enjoy the benefits, and despite growing efforts to get the underserved population online, we need to
Open Statement from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development to the Marrakech Climate Change Conference (COP-22)
Broadband for Implementing the Paris Agreement The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development addresses this Open Statement to the UN Marrakech Climate Change Conference (COP-22) Conference in Morocco in November 2016. We, the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, affirm our sincere belief in the vital role of broadband for
Open Statement from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development to UN Habitat III Conference
The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development addresses this Open Statement to the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) from 17 to 20 October 2016 in Quito, Ecuador. We, the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development2 , affirm our sincere conviction and belief in the
The State of Broadband 2016: Broadband Catalyzing Sustainable Development
This report provides an update on progress towards the global targets of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development and showcases the research and thought leadership of the Broadband Commission. It also provides a global snapshot of where the telecommunication/ICT industry stands with regards to fixed and mobile broadband deployment,
Open Statement from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development to the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)
Ensuring that No One is Left Behind The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development addresses this Open Statement to the meeting of the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) taking place in New York from 11-20 July 2016. We, the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, affirm our sincere conviction and
