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ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies, Volume 2 (2021), Issue 1

Foreword
The ITU Journal embodies the inclusive character of
ITU.
It seeks global representation in its published papers and
teams of reviewers and editors, and it welcomes an
interdisciplinary approach to the broad scope of topics
addressed by ITU.
ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for
information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Our global membership includes 193 Member States
and over 900 companies, universities, and international
and regional organizations.

In contributing to the Journal and the work of ITU,
leading minds in science and engineering are providing
insight into the latest developments in ICT and prospects for future innovation.

ITU works in service of the public interest, aiming to ensure that all people share in the benefits of the
ICT advances changing our world. This mission is very much aligned with the mission of the global
academic community.

I express my gratitude to all contributors to this second issue of the ITU Journal and I would especially
like to thank our Editor-in-Chief, Ian F. Akyildiz, for the great dedication and conviction that define his
leadership.

Houlin Zhao
Secretary-General
International Telecommunication Union

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