Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." The cultural heritage sector is at a crossroads. The boost of digitalisation and technology are the ultimate solutions for new approaches to engage citizens with cultural heritage. Digital storytelling enables unprecedented forms of engagement and opens up new spaces for educational contexts to explore collaborative forms to understand, preserve and engage with cultural heritage. E-learning tools promote access to cultural content in homes, schools and universities, and allow people to generate, reuse and add value to content, enhancing the value of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Still, education in cultural heritage is commonly perceived as discipline-bound, unidirectional and academic, not consistent with the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines (CAST 2018), which favors a learner-centric approach catering the needs of all learners. Accessibility and inclusion are crucial concepts in cultural heritage for achieving the CRPD (2006), and the UN Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Young ArcHers” is an Erasmus+ project that tackles climate change, it helps to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and boosts research and innovation in educational environments at a local, regional and international level. The project proposes a mindset shift in education advocating the use of cultural heritage, as a valuable tool for educators to create inclusive and accessible digital storytelling content for promoting intercultural dialog and social inclusion. “Young ArcHers” intends to offer efficient and accessible interdisciplinary tools to support teachers in incentivizing students, including children with disabilities, and those originating from socio-culturally diverse backgrounds, to discover the value of their local built heritage, use digital technology to consolidate new knowledge, and engage in the promotion and protection of heritage buildings through local and international awareness campaigns. Project website https://youngarchers.eu/

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." "Our solution stems the challenge of lack of affordable and meaningful Tanzania as recommended by the UN Secretary General’s report on Digital Cooperation. Although there are 6 telecom companies in Tanzania the competition among them has never been pure. There is what is suspected as collusion in pricing fixing of data bundle. This causes Internet poverty and the victims are the ordinary citizens and more so the marginalized rural and underserved urban populations. The problem of Internet affordability took us to the path that we began to think about digital divide as whole set of divides in Internet access, digital skills, and digital gender gap. The end result of the thinking resulted in the so called “strength in numbers”. That is that is it possible to bring people together to share the cost of a broadband infrastructure and monthly data bundle package to bring the cost of Internet down? Is this possible to use numbers in cooperative arrangement to do this? We tested this hypothesis between 2021 and 2023 by establishing a community driven project called Tanzania Digital Inclusion Project. The project aimed higher- connecting citizens to meaningful Internet, creating community network innovation hubs, providing digital skills, digital adult education, e-learning skills for teachers and STEM trainings for girls to reduce digital gender gap. Ten year(10) Objectives of our solution(TADIP). 1. To provide Meaningful and Affordable broaband Internet to 4 million citizens. 2. To provide digital skills to 1.5 million youth and women 3. To engage 100,000 girls in STEM trainings program 4. To establish 200 Community Network Innovation Hubs Approach Our approach is use of cooperative arrangement, where all community stakeholders share the cost of establishing the Internet infrastructure and monthly cost of data bundle. The aim is not profit but cost-sharing to bring down the cost of making affordable and meaningful Internet available for every subscriber in the community where can have the Internet." Project website https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazar-nicholas-69656ab7/

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." The "University Diploma on Internet Governance and Regulations" is a project created by the South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) in partnership with the University of Mendoza (from Argentina) and the State University of Paraíba (Brazil). This University diploma focused on Internet Governance and its relgulations is granted at no cost to SSIG fellows. SSIG has established three different academic stages that students must approve: 1- A pre-training course, available online in three languages (english, spanish, portuguese) of eight weeks. 2- An intensive hybrid format training of 40 hs (five complete days) organized in different countries of the Americas. 2023 edition was organized in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba State, Brazil. 3- A research phase with tutors and guidance from the University of Mendoza (Argentina) and the Universidad State University of Paraíba (Brazil). This stage is done virtually. The whole program is completed in six month, successful students recieve the University Diploma granted by these universities, as part of the SSIG academic project. There are remarkable feautures of this University Diploma: - All activities can be done virtually - All activities and materials are available in : english, spanish and portuguese. - The second hybrid phase of one full week of 40 hs of training allows the face to face interation of fellows that participate in the selected venue. - All activities have NO cost for fellows who attend all classes, complete sucessfully the evaluations and do the final research. This Diploma has been offered since 2022, since then two cohorts have finished the research and recieved the diploma. So far 70 fellows have completed the research and recieved the diploma from: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, México, Kenya., Italy, Panamá, Colombia, Uruguay, Perú, Paraguay and Venezuela. All stages of the capacity building including the research phase to obtain the "University Diploma on Internet Governance and Regulations" can be done virtually. Project website https://gobernanzainternet.org/

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." When disaster strikes, clear communication becomes a lifeline. Recognizing this critical need, Northern Mindanao's Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) established the Regional Disaster Network (RDN) in 2022. RDN leverages an unexpected hero: VHF/HF radio technology. While modern communication tools are valuable, they crumble under disaster's pressure. RDN bypasses this vulnerability with VHF/HF radios, independent of fragile infrastructure like the internet. These robust systems remain operational even when traditional networks fail, ensuring vital communication channels for DICT offices, relay stations, and disaster management units. VHF/HF radios boast another advantage: unparalleled reach. Their waves travel far, bridging communication gaps in remote areas often inaccessible to conventional technologies. This ensures information flows uninterrupted even in the furthest corners of the region. During the Malitbog landslide and Misamis Occidental shearline incidents, the network facilitated rapid information exchange, leading to swift and coordinated rescue efforts. Lives were saved, property protected, and communities empowered to navigate the crisis with improved information and coordination. RDN's influence extends beyond immediate response. Its proactive approach of utilizing VHF/HF technology and redundancy in communication infrastructure, equips communities with the tools and knowledge needed to become active participants in their own safety and preparedness.

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." Documenting and Digitizing Setif’s Tangible and intangible cultural heritage and Arts in the Digital Age The Center for Digitization and Documentation of Heritage and Arts in Setif (CDDHA) is a project that aims to create a digital platform and a smartphone app that can preserve and promote the cultural heritage and arts of Setif in the metaverse. The project’s objectives are to document the heritage and arts of Setif digitally in the virtual world, to digitize them in two- and three-dimensional formats, and to obtain certificates of ownership in the virtual world with tradable crypto assets (NFT's). The project’s results include a digital platform with a specialized search engine and a digital section to display the documented heritage and arts, a smartphone app with a similar functionality, and a web browser plugin (ai search assistant) that can access the platform and app. The project’s impact is to enhance the protection and conservation of the cultural heritage and arts of Setif, to increase the awareness and education of the users, and to foster the participation and empowerment of the local people and communities. Project website https://dats.dz/CDDHAS

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." The Interactive Tool of Policies, Terms and Conditions Applicable in the Use of Digital Platforms allows users to know and compare the information that main digital platforms collect from users, as well as the treatment given to their personal data and the options, they have within the platforms to delete or manage it. The main objective of this Tool is to provide users with transparent and accessible information on the treatment given to their information and the permissions or licenses granted on the management of it to the various digital platforms when they use the services provided. With the Interactive Tool of Policies, Terms and Conditions Applicable in the Use of Digital Platforms, users have the possibility of consulting information from at least 45 digital platforms, and the information is classified for better understanding into ten categories, which are: 1. Dating Apps, 2. Telecommuting applications, 3. Terminal equipment, 4. E-commerce platforms, 5. Entertainment platforms, 6. Transport platforms, 7. Social media, 8. Food transportation services, 9. Operating Systems 10. Mobile video games. Project website https://plataformasdigitales.ift.org.mx/public/categoria/14/aplicaciones-de-citas

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B-Roll from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-7 July 2023. Duration: 11 minutes 31 seconds 00:00:00 – 00:05:22 – Slate 00:05:22– 00:52:02 – Werner Vogels, Chief

B-Roll from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-7 July 2023. Duration: 11 minutes 31 seconds 00:00:00 – 00:05:22 – Slate 00:05:22– 00:52:02 – Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Amazon. Keynote speech. 00:52:02 – 01:37:12 – Robotics demonstrations at ITU AI for Good Global Summit 01:37:12– 02:09:00 – Talks and discussions at ITU AI for Good Global Summit 02:09:00 – 03:03:05 – Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU and Lili Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer, Google DeepMind. Panel discussion. 03:03:05 – 05:16:10 – Frederic Werner, Head, Strategic Engagement, TSB, ITU and Reinhard Scholl, Deputy Director, TSB, ITU “AI for Good in Action” (extract) 05:16:10 – 05:43:20 –Serge Conesa , Founder, Chairman & CEO, Immersion4 “Emergency efficiency for AI” (extract) 05:44:15 – 06:18:09– Panel discussion. “Crowdsourcing AI solutions for climate change.” 06:18:09 – 06:53:07 – Mauel Marina Breysse, Cardiologist, CEO & Co-Founder IDOVEN 06:53:07 – 07:25:19 – Global Initiative on AI for Health ribbon cutting 07:25:19 – 08:06:18 – Babak Hodjat, CTO AI, Cognizant, “Project Resilience – facilitating collaborative AI solutions to global problems” 08:06:18 – 09:22:10 – Anne Neuberger, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Security Advisor, White House and Roberto Viola, Deputy General of DGCONNECT European Commission “Fostering Cross Regional Collaboration on AI” 09:22:10 – 10:34:22 – Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology, United Nations 10:34:22 – 11:27:16 – Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, ITU and Lori Rodney, Global Communications Leader, Shutterstock. 11:27:16 – 11:31:07 – Logo #aiforgood

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." Bayanat (XBRL-extensible Business Reporting Language) is the open international standard for digital business reporting that has been especially developed to support the communication and exchange of information and data (both financial and non-financial) between the different entities (Listed and License Companies) in the economy. Entities submits their financial result quarterly and yearly then verified by approved Auditors. System integrated with different Authorities like MSX and MCD and SSO implemented for all reporting entities. It ensure availability of accurate & reliable financial information in a timely manner to all the relevant stakeholders with support of analytical tool & dashboard (MSPowerBI).

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." "myGov" platform is a pioneering government concept that seamlessly integrates citizens, state entities, and businesses onto a unified electronic service platform. This innovative system aims to provide a comprehensive array of cutting-edge digital services, fostering collaboration and efficiency. Through the "myGov" portal, citizens gain access to information provided by government agencies, enabling them to engage with services electronically, acquire e-documents, verify the accuracy of their information, and seamlessly manage the process of sharing their data with other institutions. Project website https://mygov.e-gov.az/

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A special World Radio Day 2024 podcast on radio for early warning and emergency services. In recent decades, broadcast radio stations have become a crucial component of the public safety net, too.

A special World Radio Day 2024 podcast on radio for early warning and emergency services. In recent decades, broadcast radio stations have become a crucial component of the public safety net, too. During emergencies, the portability of radio receivers and wide reach of radio broadcasts can disseminate early warnings before, and support emergency response and recovery during and after a disaster. Access to timely information can mean the difference between life and death... Featuring soundbites from: (in order of appearance) H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Minister for Communications and Information Technology for Samoa Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU Mario Maniewicz, Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau ITU Timothy Ellam, President, International Amateur Radio Union Produced and Presented by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez Written and Edited by Jennifer Macleod Studio recording by Daniel Woldu For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int An ITU Digital Production.

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