The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition is a United Nations multi-Agency joint programme of work, between the International Telecommunication Union, United Nations Tech Envoy, and UN High Representative for LMICs to connect all of the world's population to the internet.[1][2] The Coalition aims to extend the benefits of ICT access - such as rights, representation, education, and healthcare - to the global population, by as a first step connecting them to the global community.
| Abbreviation | P2C |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Geneva |
ITU Secretary-General | Doreen Bogdan-Martin |
Parent organization | ITU, UN (General Secretariat) |
| Website | www |
Framework
editThe Coalition's Framework of Action centers on pledges by public and private sector entities. It has four areas of action:
- Access (Nick Read, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Ursula Owusu)
- Adoption (Brad Smith, Sima Sami Bahous)
- Value Creation (Gopal Vittal, Achim Steiner)
- Accelerate (Andile Ngcaba)
The framework is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Secretary-General's Roadmap on Digital Cooperation and the United Nations Common Agenda.[3]
Pledges
editThe Coalition gathers "pledges" of public and private sector participants. As of April 2023, $29.99B had been pledged across 118 countries, primarily LMICs.[4]
Ukraine
editAs of April 2023, over $120 million has been pledged to rebuild the telecommunication section of Ukraine, as well as commitments in the form of technical support and other assistance.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Connecting the Least Connected: Harnessing Partnerships for Digital Connectivity | 5a.Conferencia de Naciones Unidas sobre los Países Menos Adelantados". www.un.org. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition". www.itu.int. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Partner2Connect". Internet Society. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Explore the pledges". www.itu.int. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Partner2Connect Ukraine Pledges". ITU. Retrieved 5 April 2023.