90 million people connected thanks to Huawei's commitment to the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition
DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 22, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced that it has already brought connectivity to 90 million people in remote regions in nearly 80 countries following its commitment to the International Telecommunication Union's Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition (AND YOU). The announcement was made as part of Huawei's first progress report since joining the Coalition last year.
Dr. Liang Hua, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Huawei, made the announcement at the company's Sustainability Forum 2023, whose theme is "Prospering Together with Technology: Achieving Sustainable Development." The event also brought together Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary General; Jeffrey Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Commissioner of the United Nations Broadband Commission for Development; as well as representatives from telecommunications ministries and regulators, including some from Pakistan and Ghana. Attendees explored how digital infrastructure can better drive sustainable development and help build a greener, more inclusive smart world.
"Next-generation digital infrastructure, such as connectivity and computing power, are as vital to driving socio-economic development as our physical infrastructure, just like roads. This new infrastructure will be crucial for the sustainable development of the entire society," Dr. Liang said. "Computing is a central driver of productivity in the digital economy. More rapid deployment of computing infrastructure will help accelerate the digital transition in many industries and promote deeper integration of digital and real economies. This can further promote global economic stability and sustainable development".
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the ITU, added to Dr Liang's comment: "Let's not choose between technology and sustainable development. We need both! Let us prosper together with technology. Let us build a digital future that drives progress for people and the planet "
Huawei firmly believes that digital talent is key to future technological innovation. To foster broader digital engagement and develop future leaders, the company has deepened its partnership with ITU by launching a scholarship called "ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Program in Partnership with Huawe."
The scholarship will be open for applications early next year and will run for three years. Each year, 30 young visionaries (aged 18-28) from around the world will be supported in their projects to use digital technology to drive community development.
Jeff Wang, President of Huawei Communications and Public Affairs, said: "Huawei is proud to partner with ITU for this important cause and to see young visionaries making a tangible impact for digital inclusion around the world. The support they will receive participants includes financial contributions to their projects, mentorship from ITU and Huawei experts, and opportunities to participate in joint events."
"Through the joint efforts of ITU and Huawei, young people will learn, contribute and lead in the digital world," said Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunications Development Office. "Digital is a prerequisite to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. We want young people to go beyond the evolving global digital ecosystem and make their transformative contributions. I thank Huawei for this great partnership and look forward to seeing the global impact of this innovative project ".
The P2C Coalition, launched by ITU, fosters meaningful connectivity and digital transformation globally, prioritizing remote communities in countries and regions that lack digital access. Huawei signed the global commitment last year, setting targets to bring connectivity to around 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. So far, Huawei has provided 2,066 training opportunities in Cambodia, the first P2C partner country of ITU, in collaboration with local ministries and universities.
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