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“The State of the World’s Children 2017 – Children in a Digital World” report explores how digital technologies are redefining youth worldwide

January 10, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Youth and children

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a new report exploring the changes that digital technologies have brought to childhood during the last few years. Based on a series of polls and adolescent workshops, “The State of the World’s Children…

Sixth information and Communication Technology and Accessibility conference in Oman

January 9, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Persons with disabilities

Last December 19-21, the sixth “Information and Communication Technology and Accessibility” conference took place in Oman. During the event, different stakeholders including researchers, experts and students, gathered to discuss about possible alternatives to improve technology accessibility for persons with disabilities…

1,000 youth in Jamaica to receive ICT training and employment in 2018

January 8, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Employment and entrepreneurship, Youth and children

The Universal Service Fund (USF) in Jamaica launched its new Technology Advancement Program (TAP) to provide 1,000 youth with ICT training and employment throughout 2018. The main objectives of the initiative are to provide young Jamaicans with an opportunity to…

Key ideas from 2017 to achieve Internet for All

January 5, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Employment and entrepreneurship

An article published by Devex responds to a question formulated at a digital inclusion forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where barriers to global internet access were being discussed. Based on a white paper called “Internet for All: An Investment Framework for…

New Orleans Arts Council recognized for improving youth digital literacy through artistic projects

January 2, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, ICTs for education, Youth and children

The Arts Council of New Orleans in USA received the first Digital Equity Challenge Award to recognize its work leveraging youth arts programs to improve digital literacy in the region. The project, called Creative Digital Equity Initiative consists in teaching…

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