The work of BDT, centered around coherent and focused workstreams, cuts across Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)and takes into account the specific challenges and needs that these groups of countries face. In 2021, assistance was provided to countries all over the world across all thematic priorities, including in the specific areas of regulation and policy, emergency telecommunications and disaster response, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure and spectrum management and capacity building.
The Connectivity in the Least Developed Countries Status report 2021, jointly produced by ITU and the UN Office of the High Representative for the LDCs, LLDCS and SIDS (UN-OHRLLS) assesses the level of digital connectivity in the 46 UN-designated LDCs. It provides practical solutions to improve digital access, as well as concrete policy recommendations to help accelerate progress towards universal and affordable connectivity.
In Focus
Connectivity in the Least Developed Countries Status report 2021