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Diversity and Inclusion

Enablers of ITU-D Priorities

Diversity and Inclusion

ITU remains committed to mainstreaming diversity and inclusion practices across its work, to ensure equality. In the pursuit of its goals, ITU will work to bridge the digital divide and build an inclusive digital society, by fostering telecommunication/ICT access, affordability and use in all countries and for all peoples, including women and girls, youth, indigenous peoples, older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs.

In Focus

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Digital Inclusion

This programme helps decision makers and communities apply the potential of ICTs to radically improve people’s lives. We envision an inclusive digital society where everyone, everywhere, benefits from the power of digital to enable social development and economic growth.
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Enablers defined in the Kigali Action Plan

Membership-driven

ITU will continue to work as a membership-driven organization, to effectively support and reflect the needs of its diverse members.

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Regional Presence

As an extension of ITU as a whole, the regional presence plays a vital role in the achievement of ITU’s mission, enhancing the Union’s understanding of local contexts and its ability to respond to countries’ needs effectively.

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Diversity and Inclusion

ITU remains committed to mainstreaming diversity and inclusion practices across its work, to ensure equality.

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Commitment to environmental sustainability

ITU recognizes that telecommunications/ICTs come with risks, challenges and opportunities for the environment.

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Partnerships and International Cooperation

To increase global collaboration towards its mission, ITU continues to strengthen partnerships among its members and other stakeholders.

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Resource mobilization

Accelerated resource-mobilization efforts and increased financing are critical to achieving the goals of the Union and enhancing ITU support for the membership.

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Excellence in human resources and organizational innovation

Enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness enables ITU to respond to changes in the telecommunication/ICT landscape and evolving membership needs.

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