Driving sustainable rural digital transformation in Albania

Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Albanian economy; approximately 41% of the population live in rural areas and nearly half of the jobs in the economy are directly or indirectly reliant on the broader agricultural and food system. Many factors influence the long-term sustainability of agriculture and rural areas, including climate change, access to land, governance, public infrastructure, knowledge and technologies among other factors. The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is supporting the implementation of the “Digital Agriculture and Rural Transformation” (DART) programme, a groundbreaking joint programme leveraging digitalization to advance Albania’s sustainability goals with interventions targeted at smallholder farmers. Discover more

Delivering Child Online Protection worldwide

Close to two-thirds of the global population is estimated to be online, according to latest ITU data, and an estimated 79% of people, aged between 15 and 24, use the Internet in 2024. While providing avenues for communication, learning, and creativity, the online realm exposes children and young people to various risks, including cyberbullying, privacy violations, and exploitation. Safeguarding children is becoming increasingly critical. Discover more

Her CyberTracks: a transformative journey to inspire and empower women in cybersecurity

Her CyberTracks is an initiative designed to provide comprehensive training to women in cybersecurity. It combines face-to-face trainings, online live sessions, self-paced courses, personalized mentorship, and inspirational webinars. The initiative aims to enable women to acquire technical and soft skills, inspire them through successful role models, empower them through tailored mentorship, and create a supportive community. Discover more

Empowering Young Women in STEM in Asia and the Pacific region

“Girls in ICT Day 2024 has been driving a transformative movement across the Asia and the Pacific region, empowering young women to thrive in digital technology fields. Through this movement, the region has showcased their dedication to inspiring girls and young women to pursue careers in technology and leadership roles,” said Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau. Discover more