Document :

ITU-D�TDAG� Contribution� 13

Title :

Report on the organization of an ITU Global Youth Summit in 2024 (GYS-24), in the lead to the World Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)

Date :

2024-04-29

Source :

Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau

Meeting :

2024-05-20

Access :

Public Document

Abstract :

In line with the decision made by TDAG-23 and endorsed by the ITU Council, the BDT will lead the development of the ITU Global Youth Summit ahead of WTDC-25.
The ITU GYS-24 will tentatively be held from 11 to 13 December 2024 under the theme 'Amplifying Youth Voices in ICT for an Inclusive and Connected Future' with the main objective to facilitate a focused discussion on how the global digital ecosystem influences the educational and socio-economic development of young people globally. The Summit seeks to provide an opportunity for young people to debate and exchange views on their active participation in shaping the digital agenda that includes them.