New United Nations Online Platform To Promotes Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the United Nations launched a new online platform to promote science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. The Connect 2030 Agenda for Global Telecommunication/ICT Development aims to provide policy makers, practitioners, students, members of civil society and other stakeholders access to information on science, technology and innovation facilitation initiatives and policies.
The Connect 2030 Agenda for Global Telecommunication/ICT Development is supported by the collaboration of 43 UN agencies under the Inter-Agency Task Team(IATT) and the multi-stakeholder group of 10 experts appointed by the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, as part of the Technology Facilitation Mechanism.
According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Connect 2030 platform seeks to align under five strategic goals:
Growth
Inclusiveness
Sustainability
Innovation
Partnership
These are the goals the ITU reviews:
Strengthening the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Raising awareness of the importance of connectivity, as well as specific ICT-enabled solutions and emerging trends for fostering economic, environmental and social sustainability.
Increasing the usage of ICTs, including a view from the demand side. Reducing the Digital Divide between countries and within countries, taking also into consideration the need to reduce the Digital Gender Divide.
Enhancing collaboration by sharing the experiences in implementing the “Connect 2030 Agenda” to reflect on the ICTs advances for transition to smart and sustainable development.
Highlighting the work of the ICT sector by inviting the ITU membership (including ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, SMEs and Academia) to celebrate this day by adopting the Connect 2030 Agenda and considering achieving its goals in their daily activities.
The online platform will be a new starting point for feedback and support for stakeholders interested in initiatives and policies.
For more information on the Connect 2030 online platform, please visit: https://tfm2030connect.un.org/