«The potential of digitalization to accelerate progress towards the achievement
of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is becoming ever more clear.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) cut across all the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are a practical enabler for growth
and development. Ensuring universal and affordable Internet access for all is
therefore vital to the achievement of the SDGs.
This report offers insights into using ICTs to achieve the SDGs and also
indicates the risks of being left behind. This report shows how countries use ICT
infrastructure to maximize the impact of innovations that help communities
and people in need. We can see the benefits of sustained efforts to extend
telecommunication networks; train and equip people with new digital skills;
and ensure that schools, hospitals, and cities are smarter, more energy
efficient and safer. (...)». Continue a ler na Pag. 3
