International Telecommunication Union stories
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International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
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UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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sustainability
The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
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Samoa to host ITU’s global Girls in ICT Day 2020 celebrations
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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tech girls
The celebration, which is held in April every year, aims to raise visibility and the importance of bringing women into ICT careers.
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New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.