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Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition 2019 organized under the theme of ‘safe smart cities’

Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition 2019 organized under the theme of ‘safe smart cities’

November 2, 2019 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Accessibility, Persons with disabilities, Seniors

The Qatar Information Technology Conference & Exhibition (QITCOM) took place from 29 October to 1 November 2019 under the theme “Safe Smart Cities”. One of the topics highlighted by this year’s event was the importance of digital inclusion in the…

Malaysia to establish National Digital Inclusion Council

October 18, 2019 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Employment and entrepreneurship, ICT infrastructure

The Malaysian government will establish a National Digital Inclusion Council, with the aim of creating more equal income opportunities in the country’s digital economy. The creation of the Council fits with the government’s stated aim and vision of ‘Shared Prosperity’,…

France launches ‘digital pass’ programme to boost digital literacy

France launches ‘digital pass’ programme to boost digital literacy

August 14, 2019 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy

Approximately 1 in 5 French persons has difficulty using computers or accessing the internet due to a lack of digital skills, according to the State Secretariat for Digital Affairs. It is estimated that out of these 13 million people, 50%…

Mexico City and Guadalajara partner with G3ict to track digital inclusion efforts

Mexico City and Guadalajara partner with G3ict to track digital inclusion efforts

August 7, 2019 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Accessibility, Persons with disabilities

The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) has announced that two Mexican cities have committed to track their progress and measure their commitment to digital inclusion through the Smart Cities for All project. A team of experts from G3ict and…

UN launches new tech report calling for a safer and more inclusive digital future

UN launches new tech report calling for a safer and more inclusive digital future

June 14, 2019 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICT infrastructure, Remote/underserved areas

The UN High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation launched a new report, “The Age of Digital Interdependence”, which highlights the urgency of improved global cooperation in the digital age. The report explores a number of related issues, including how to…

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