09 Our Strategy
Part 2: Strategy,
areas of action,
practical info
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09 Our Strategy
Connect 2020
Agenda for global telecommunication/ICT development
Connect
2020
Vision
“An information society, empowered by the interconnected world, where
telecommunication/ICTs enable and accelerate social, economic and
environmentally sustainable growth and development for everyone”
Connect 2020 sets out the shared
vision, goals and targets that ITU
Member States have committed to
work to achieve by 2020 in
collaboration with all stakeholders
across the ICT ecosystem
Connect 2020 Goals
GROWTH
INCLUSIVENESS
SUSTAINABILITY
INNOVATION &
PARTNERSHIP
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Connect 2020 Goals & Targets
GROWTH
Enable and foster access to
and increased use of
telecommunications/ICTs
55% of households should
have access to the Internet
60% of individuals should be
using the Internet
40% Telecommunications/ICTs
should be 40% more
affordable
INCLUSIVENESS
SUSTAINABILITY
INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIP
Bridge the digital divide and
provide broadband for all
Manage challenges resulting
from telecommunication/ICT
development
Lead, improve and adapt
to the changing
telecommunication/ICT
environment
50% of households with Internet
access in developing, 15% in LDCs
50% of individuals using the Internet
in developing, 20% in the LDCs
Affordability gap reduced by 40%
Broadband services cost max 5% of
monthly income in developing world;
90% of rural population covered
Gender equality online
Accessible ICTs for persons
with disabilities
40% improvement
in cybersecurity readiness
50% reduction in volume of
redundant e-waste
30% decrease in Green House
Gas emissions per device
generated by the
telecommunication/ICT sector
Telecommunication/ICT
environment conducive
to innovation
Effective partnerships of
stakeholders in
telecommunication/ICT
environment
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Connect 2020 Framework
GROWTH
INCLUSIVENESS
SUSTAINABILITY
INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIP
Connect 2020 Goals & Targets
ITU
strategic plan
2016-2019
ITU Objectives
& Outcomes
ITU Outputs
National &
regional plans
& commitments
Private sector
commitments
Other
stakeholders
commitments
International Collaboration
Regional & National level Collaboration
Government agencies – Intergov. orgs – Private sector orgs – R&D/Academia
Contributing
to Sustainable
Development
Goals Framework
10 Our areas of action
ICTs for
Sustainable
Development
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10 Our areas of action
Enabler for Sustainable development
•
ICTs, to accelerate economic development and
to move digital inclusion by overcoming critical
obstacles
•
Increasing connectivity to create tremendous
opportunities for new and better jobs
(especially by boosting entrepreneurship and
SMEs)
•
Foundation for a greener economy by
innovating clean technologies and to protect
the environment for future generation
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10 Our areas of action
Post-2015 SDGs
2015, Transition from the era of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to one
guided by the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Three pillars of sustainable development goals : Economic Growth, Social
Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability
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10 Our areas of action
ICTs in Post-2015 SDG
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda for the Third International Conference on Financing for Development:
“Paragraph 114. The creation, development and diffusion of new innovations and technologies and associated
know-how, including the transfer of technology on mutually agreed terms, are powerful drivers of economic
growth and sustainable development. However, we note with concern the persistent ‘digital divide’ and the
uneven innovative capacity, connectivity and access to technology, including information and communication
technology (ICT), within and between countries. We will promote ICT infrastructure development and use, as well
as capacity-building, particularly in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS, including rapid universal and affordable access to the
internet. We will promote access to technology and science for women, youth and children. We will further
facilitate accessible technology for persons with disabilities.”
UN Summit on the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda in September, 2015 (expected):
“Paragraph 15. The spread of information and communications technology and global interconnectedness has
great potential to accelerate human progress, to bridge the digital divide and to develop knowledge societies, as
does scientific and technological innovation across areas as diverse as medicine and energy.”
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10 Our areas of action
Direct references to ICTS in SDG Framework
Goal
Target
04. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education
and promote life-long learning opportunities for all
4.b By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to
developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing
States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational
training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and
scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries
05. Achieve gender equality and empower all
women and girls
5.b Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and
communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women
09. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive
and sustainable industrialization and foster
innovation
17. Strengthen the means of implementation and
revitalize the global partnership for sustainable
development
9.c Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive
to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by
2020
17.8 Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation
capacity building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use
of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology
11 Our collaborations
Broadband
Commission
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11 Our collaborations
1
Set up by ITU and
UNESCO to promote
broadband as a key
facilitator to
achieving global
development goals
2
Working groups
on key issues such
as Education,
Gender and
Sustainable
Development
3
Monitors global
advocacy targets to
ensure full
participation in
Information Society
12 What to do next
Future of ICTs
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12 Future of ICTs
Cybersecurity
Effective Standards
Spectrum Management
Investment and
Innovation
E-Waste
N I T IIES
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Bridging
Digital Divide /
Inclusion
CHALLENGES
Challenges and Opportunities
Economic Growth
Job Creation
Investment and Innovation
Social and Cultural
Enrichment
Disaster-Risk Reduction
Greener Economy
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12 Future of ICTs
Key role of ICT SMEs and Entrepreneurship
•
Small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs
are critical to ensuring sustainable economic growth.
•
ICT entrepreneurs and start-ups are particularly relevant
because
- They are involved in the development of innovative
ICT-enabled solutions
- They have unique potential to make a long-lasting
impact in global, regional and national economies
- They are fundamental source of new jobs
- They can operate globally, from anywhere to
everywhere
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12 Future of ICTs
Promoting ICT entrepreneurship / SMEs
13 How to facilitate
Practical
Information
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13 Practical information
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14 Our learning space
ICT Discovery
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14 Our learning space
ICT DISCOVERY
A visitor centre dedicated to the
history of telecommunications which
showcases the evolution and exciting
future of ICTs – and the role of ITU in
helping connect the world.
Journey through our connected world
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