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A personal account, Live and let live. A thing worth doing is worth doing well.

[ida jallow @idajallow1]

@Cool_Ustaz amen

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

My thoughts go out to the Government and the people of Venezuela who have been impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck the country yesterday.  
@ITUDevelopment stands ready to help address connectivity challenges arising from this disaster — supporting both the Government and first responders in the response and recovery efforts. @onuvenezuela @ITUAmericas

[Doreen Bogdan-Martin @ITUSecGen]

On behalf of @ITU, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela in the wake of the devastating earthquakes. We stand ready to support efforts to address any connectivity challenges and help facilitate recovery during this difficult time.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

It was a pleasure to meet with Sharifbek Hasanov, Director of Uzbekistan’s Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency.
We discussed cooperation on e-waste regulation, digitalizing waste management systems, extended producer responsibility and potential projects in the CIS region through @ITUDevelopment’s Circular Economy for Electronics programme. @GOVuz

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

Pleased to see our training of trainers programme making an impact in Ghana through the African Girls Can Code Initiative.

20 trainers from various Digital Transformation Centres across Ghana took part in a webinar hosted by @ITUDevelopment in collaboration with @GIFECGhana, strengthening local capacity to support more girls through the #ITUAcademy.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

At today’s BDT staff engagement meeting, I connected with colleagues at HQ in Geneva and across our 6 @ITU-D regions.

It was a time to share the progress that we are making together in advancing #BDT4Impact. We exchanged views on innovative ways of overcoming challenges and delivering impactful results for the benefit of the people worldwide. We also welcomed colleagues who recently joined the Telecommunication Development Bureau.

Grateful to my team for the results they continue to deliver every day.
Together, we will continue to effectively implement #WTDC-25 outcomes and advance #BDT4Impact.

[Allah Islam Quran @AllahGreatQuran]

It’s Friday

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

A pleasure to receive FM Sering Modou Njie of The Gambia. I congratulated him on his appointment & thanked him for 🇬🇲’s strong engagement on #LDC issues. We discussed #DPoA implementation & @UNOHRLLS’s continued support to the Gambia, as we head towards 2027 #MTR.

[Doreen Bogdan-Martin @ITUSecGen]

To all the girls interested in technology, know this:

You belong in this space.

You belong in STEM.

And you have every right to shape the world’s digital future.

We need your ideas, creativity and your leadership!

#GirlsInICT 🩵

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

Good to once again meet @MacdonaldIngrid, @UN Resident Coordinator in Albania, ahead of my meeting with the @UN Country Team. We spoke about strengthening partnerships to drive development in 🇦🇱, including closer collaboration across the @UN system and with other stakeholders. Thank you for your support for #GirlsInICT Day. I look forward to your participation in tomorrow’s global celebration.
@UN_Albania

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

It was a pleasure to brief the @UN_Albania Country Team on @ITU’s work to drive digital transformation, advance universal meaningful connectivity, and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Encouraging to see our synergies and common vision, including on #AIforDevelopment.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

We close an important week at the @ITU-D Study Group 1 meeting, with valuable contributions across the new work cycle.

I thank our Chair, Roberto Hirayama, and vice-chairs for their leadership, and congratulations to our new rapporteurs and vice rapporteurs who will help process technical inputs and research contribute to study questions, under the Study Group 1 mandate on universal meaningful connectivity for bridging the digital divide.

Come next week, we will continue with this momentum as we engage in @ITU-D Study Group 2, discussions from 20 to 24 April.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

Always proud of the work our Regional Directors lead across the world to deliver #BDT4Impact.

Today at #ITUTDAG they spoke about their plans to implement the Regional Initiatives, mobilise resources, scale successful projects and ensure we all deliver real impact — connecting the unconnected and transforming lives.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

It was a pleasure to open the Network of Women #NoW in @ITU-D networking event at #ITUTDAG.

Closing the digital gender gap takes sustained action. Over the next four years, we have a real opportunity to turn our global vision into a local reality for women and girls everywhere — in cities and villages, in connected and underserved communities — so they can fully participate and lead in the digital world.

And a warm birthday wish to our #NoW in @ITU-D Chair, Mina Seonmin Jun — thank you for your leadership and commitment to empowering women in the digital space.

[ITU Development @ITUDevelopment]

Save the date for #ITURDF for Africa!
The forum will bring stakeholders together to discuss the newly adopted @ITU Regional Initiatives for Africa and accelerate digital development across the region.
📅25-26 May
📍 Victoria Falls 🇿🇼
Be a part of it 👉 https://t.co/O3DmkiQoF8

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

Delighted to welcome #ITUTDAG to @ITU HQ to discuss the effective implementation of WTDC-25 adopted priorities, review strategies and listen to reports on the ongoing implementation of the Baku Action Plan adopted at WTDC-25.

My thanks to #ITUTDAG Chair @bessou_a and the Bureau for their leadership and commitment to advancing digital development.

[Doreen Bogdan-Martin @ITUSecGen]

Building on the outcomes of #WTDC-25 and its first Resolution on AI for development, the @ITUDevelopment Advisory Group will turn commitments into action for a people-centered digital future with #NoOneLeftBehind. 
#ITUTDAG

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

Tomorrow, we welcome delegates to @ITU headquarters in Geneva for the 33rd meeting of #ITUTDAG, our first meeting since #ITUWTDC in Baku.

I look forward to the first sitting of TDAG where we will review the outcomes of WTDC-25 and move forward with the implementation of the Baku Action Plan.

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

1/4 An honor to participate in the High-level Multi stakeholder Consultation on Bangladesh’s Graduation Readiness Assessment today in Dhaka. As the largest #LDC, Bangladesh’s graduation will have system-wide implications.

[Doreen Bogdan-Martin @ITUSecGen]

Love it when Santa drops by HQ!
His journey from the North Pole is a joyful reminder of why extending connectivity to hard-to-reach communities matters.
Top of my 🎅 list is bringing the power of connection to every corner of the world.
Merry Christmas!