Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development met in Kigali, Rwanda; called for faster global action on digital development ~
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development met in Kigali, Rwanda, this weekend to pinpoint new actions that can drive faster progress towards universal meaningful access to digital networks and services.
Commission co-chair Carlos Slim also emphasised the importance of connectivity in the wake of the ongoing global health crisis. “For the adoption gap, carriers could provide the devices, and government programmes could pay the monthly subscription for families that qualify, ensuring reasonable packages with unlimited minutes and enough data. This would support remote education, e-health, and e-commerce, among many other digital services.
Recognizing the role digital technologies play in all facets of economic activity, Commissioners shared government and business strategies that are incentivizing investment in digital literacy, connectivity, and skills. The latest Commission meeting – the first in-person meeting in two years – provided clear synergies with WTDC, set to kick off this week with the theme of “Connecting the unconnected to achieve sustainable development”.
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