Explore how digital innovation is transforming lives and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in Tech for Sustainable Development, a podcast from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN agency for digital technologies.

🎙️ Each episode features thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators discussing how technology is being harnessed to:

- Bridge the digital divide
- Empower communities through meaningful connectivity
- Strengthen cybersecurity and online safety
- Promote inclusive digital transformation
- Foster global cooperation and regulatory innovation

From major global conferences like WTDC to grassroots initiatives, this series highlights the power of tech as a force for good.

🔔 Subscribe and join the conversation on building a connected, inclusive, and sustainable digital future for all.

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ITU is the United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 160 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.

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Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, shares his thoughts on the vision and global momentum behind the upcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2025, which will be hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku from 17 to 28 November 2025.


🎯 Key topics include:

- The mission to connect the remaining 2.6 billion people offline
- What “meaningful connectivity” really means
- Cybersecurity and child online protection
- Digital transformation and regulatory innovation
- Bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities
- The role of international cooperation and resource mobilization

🌍 WTDC 2025 is a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable digital development. Tune in to learn how global collaboration is shaping a connected future for all.

🔗 Learn more: www.itu.int/WTDC25

📌 Subscribe for more episodes exploring how technology is driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.

ITU Tech for Sustainable  Development | Ep. 001 WTDC 2025 - Connecting the Unconnected

In this episode we are  joined by Ahmed Elraghy from the Telecommunication Development Bureau at ITU, to explore the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR 25), taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

🎯 Key topics include:

- The evolving role of regulators in the digital age
- How GSR fosters global collaboration and regulatory harmonization
- The impact of transformative technologies like AI and big data
- Agile and data-driven regulation for sustainable digital transformation
- The 2025 theme: Regulation for sustainable digital development

GSR 25 is  a blueprint for inclusive, forward-thinking regulation in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

🔗 Learn more: www.itu.int/GSR25

📌 Subscribe for more episodes exploring how technology is driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation together with 194 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 160 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.

ITU Tech for Sustainable Development | Ep. 002 GSR 25: Building the Future of Digital Regulation

ITU: Committed to connecting the world
www.itu.int.

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU. 

ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.

ITU Tech for Sustainable Development | Ep. 002 GSR 25: Building the Future of Digital Regulation

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