WTDC
The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
Growing the Internet
9 June 2022
The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
We are calling for accelerated action to further Internet development throughout the African region.
World Telecommunications Development Conference 2022 Background Paper
Growing the Internet
27 May 2022
World Telecommunications Development Conference 2022 Background Paper
This document will help you understand the WTDC's role, its importance, and major opportunities of engagement.
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 Issues Matrix
Growing the Internet
27 May 2022
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 Issues Matrix
The matrix summarizes the proposed changes to Internet-related WTDC-17 resolutions (including new resolutions)
The Path to WTDC-22: Connecting the Unconnected Is Critical to Achieving Sustainable Development
Community Networks
20 May 2022
The Path to WTDC-22: Connecting the Unconnected Is Critical to Achieving Sustainable Development
We’ve made a bold pledge—focused on supporting complementary connectivity solutions and capacity building to enable people to deploy Internet...
Muhammad Shabbbir Awan: Reflections on the WTDC17
Growing the Internet
6 April 2018
Muhammad Shabbbir Awan: Reflections on the WTDC17
It’s been 5 months since WTDC17 concluded and I had time to reflect on the outcomes of the conference...
New Policy Brief published on Community Networks and Access to Spectrum
Community Networks
12 October 2017
New Policy Brief published on Community Networks and Access to Spectrum
Yesterday we published a new policy brief: Spectrum Approaches for Community Networks. Access to affordable and available spectrum is critical...
Partnerships to Connect the World
Community Networks
10 October 2017
Partnerships to Connect the World
Today the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union Houlin Zhao opened the World Communication Development Conference (WTDC) with a...
Solutions needed! It’s time to close the digital gender divide
Women in Tech
10 October 2017
Solutions needed! It’s time to close the digital gender divide
If you could sneak peek a future in 10 years in which the Internet is everywhere, would it still...
Every Connection Matters – Shape Tomorrow and Help Close Digital Divides
Public Policy
5 October 2017
Every Connection Matters – Shape Tomorrow and Help Close Digital Divides
We are currently living a special moment in time, a sort of paradox. Today, almost half of the world’s...
Internet Society contribution to WTDC 2017
Growing the Internet
4 October 2017
Internet Society contribution to WTDC 2017
The Internet Society submitted the attached contribution to the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017 (WTDC 2017). The document...
Internet Society Contribution to CITEL PCC.1. Preparatory Meeting for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017 (WTDC-17)
Public Policy
8 August 2017
Internet Society Contribution to CITEL PCC.1. Preparatory Meeting for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2017 (WTDC-17)
Introduction The Internet Society (ISOC) is committed to making the Internet available to everyone, everywhere. For twenty-five years, the...
Building an Integrated African Internet Infrastructure by 2020
Growing the Internet
2 April 2014
Building an Integrated African Internet Infrastructure by 2020
In early February, the Internet Society organized an important workshop on “Best practices for setting up Regional Internet Exchange...