PRESS RELEASE: Policy makers place smart sustainable cities at the heart of the new urban agenda

Smart cities and ICTs seen as a keys to unlocking the potential of sustainable development goalsGeneva, 09 September 2016 Policymakers pledged today to take the key actions needed to achieve a successful transition to Smart Sustainable Cities in the “Montevideo Declaration” , which was adopted by ministers, city mayors, businesses and academics meeting at the …

PRESS RELEASE: ITU’s Global Symposium on Capacity Building identifies new ICT skills required in the digital era

Entrepreneurs, experts and policy-makers recognize vital role of human capacity building in realizing 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Nairobi, 09 September 2016 Over 400 participants attending ITU’s Global ICT Capacity Building Symposium (CBS2016, Nairobi, 6-8 September) pledged continued commitment to education and training in information and communications technologies (ICTs) to help countries achieve the Sustainable …