Το WTDC25 στο Μπακού αναδεικνύει την ψηφιακή ένταξη και τη συνεργασία
Η Παγκόσμια Διάσκεψη Ανάπτυξης Τηλεπικοινωνιών συγκέντρωσε στο Μπακού διεθνείς φορείς, υπουργούς και ψηφιακούς ηγέτες για να εξετάσουν πώς οι χώρες μπορούν να χτίσουν ένα ασφαλές, χωρίς αποκλεισμούς και βιώσιμο ψηφιακό μέλλον.
01:00A key aim for the World Telecommunication Development Conference is clear.
01:05How to create a new progressive digital future.
01:09But what does that mean?
01:10There are areas dominating discussions like how policy can advance inclusivity
01:16and what more can be done for connectivity and innovation.
01:20This conference in the heart of Baku, where thought leaders, industry experts and policy makers gather,
01:27acts as a global enabler for those involved in the sector.
01:31The idea is to have a certain level of openness, yet be very careful around our data security, our digital boundaries.
01:40But Azerbaijan, as a trusted brother and a friendly country, is one that we are very comfortable with having conversations.
01:48ITU member Kenya reiterated the host nation was advancing within the sector,
01:55stressing that sharing those good practices is beneficial to other member states.
01:59I can say we have a cordial relationship between ourselves and the people of Azerbaijan.
02:05Of course you understand that, you know that they are quite advanced in terms of cyber security, e-government.
02:14And we hope to be able to work together with the people of the Ministry of Digital here in Azerbaijan.
02:23Acknowledgement of global wealth inequalities by leaders furthered conversations on emerging trends
02:29and developmental strategies within the telecommunication industry.
02:33Our collaborative work with industry and private sector, from also stretching to cyber security issues,
02:40skills, identifying gaps like rural-urban gaps, etc., etc.
02:46So it is very important for us and also to take care of the developmental aspects as they relate to emerging technologies
02:54and making sure that least developed countries, developing countries are not left behind.
02:59So it is very important.
03:00The ITU is also clear about why each member should be considered to host.
03:06It is very important. It is the first time that an ITU statutory meeting has been held in the CIS region.
03:14All regions are equal.
03:15The cost of digital inclusivity is and will continue to be costly.
03:20But this landmark conference in Azerbaijan welcomes leaders to be transparent about the financial barriers.
03:26It is a chance to acknowledge inequalities and endeavour to solve those challenges.
03:32Sustainability, affordability and how to tackle the digital divide is top of the agenda.
03:39And the important thing about ITU is to try and get a balance so that the unconnected are connected.
03:48The underserved are served.
03:49And that can only happen if cost of connectivity comes down.
03:53We have to be very cognizant of the fact that emerging technologies need to be deployed in a very equitable and ethical manner as we move on for a sustainable and equitable growth across.
04:05The ITU has held similar conferences across its member states for over 30 years.
04:10The role that Azerbaijan plays within the organisation has proven to be crucial.
04:15Azerbaijan is a member of the International Telecommunication Union for more than 30 years and was able to have a very successful cooperation with the ITU.
04:25As of today, we have about 2,500 participants attending this event, which is an historical record for ITU development of conferences.
04:37There's no doubt the conference is a significant platform for not only Azerbaijan and the closer region, but for all 48 members of the ITU, bringing together over 1,000 organisations and 194 national governments.
04:50This comes as global connectivity becomes more and more important in an ever-changing world.
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