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Category: <span>SDG9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure</span>

Global Connectivity – Paving the Way for Sustainable Development and ICT4D

Join me as I explore global connectivity and the transformative influence of satellite technology in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and facilitating ICT4D initiatives. This topic came to my attention during the 2023 Internet Governance Forum hosted by the United Nations and the government of Japan, which I addressed in …

#InternetWeWant – Evaluating the Internet Governance Forum’s Impact on SDG 9

Did you know that from 8 to 12 October 2023, the United Nations has been hosting the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting? This year, the Government of Japan hosted the Forum in Kyoto. Interestingly, the Forum’s overarching theme is: “The Internet We Want – Empowering All People”. The …

Building a Digital Future: SDG 9’s Industry and Innovation Meet ICT4D

I believe the global pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 9 – “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure” is inextricably linked to the concept of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D). The connection between SDG 9 and digital transformation reshapes international development and can revolutionize how we communicate and engage …