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Sofie Maddens

@smaddens

ICTs empower me to be who I am and do what I do and to create a better world for the community, by the community, with the community!

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calendar_today23-03-2012 10:54:43

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At #ITURDF, I am pleased to launch the ‘State of digital development and trends in the Europe region’ report – it provides an overview of the state of digital connectivity through key indicators + showcases impactful case studies from the region. itu.int/sddt2025 #ITUdata

At #ITURDF, I am pleased to launch the ‘State of digital development and trends in the Europe region’ report – it provides an overview of the state of digital connectivity through key indicators + showcases impactful case studies from the region.
itu.int/sddt2025 #ITUdata
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ITU estimates: In 2024, 91% of individuals in Europe were online, the highest adoption rate among all regions and approaching universal use. Moreover, the region has reached gender parity in Internet use. itu.int/sddt2025 #ITURDF #ITUdata

ITU estimates: In 2024, 91% of individuals in Europe were online, the highest adoption rate among all regions and approaching universal use. Moreover, the region has reached gender parity in Internet use.
itu.int/sddt2025
#ITURDF #ITUdata
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Proud of our strong projects + partnerships in Europe, bringing the benefits of digital to people + the planet, incl. in the less developed European countries. The #ITUWTDC-25 proposed Regional Initiatives will continue to advance #BDT4Impact and #OurCommonFuture. #ITU160

Proud of our strong projects + partnerships in Europe, bringing the benefits of digital to people + the planet, incl. in the less developed European countries. The #ITUWTDC-25 proposed Regional Initiatives will continue to advance #BDT4Impact and #OurCommonFuture. #ITU160
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Explore sponsorship opportunities to champion global youth at the Int’l Telecommunication Union Global Youth Summit in Varadero, Cuba, taking place from 11-13 March 2025! Join us to amplify diverse youth voices and shape digital futures. Make an impact today! itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Explore sponsorship opportunities to champion global youth at the <a href="/ITU/">Int’l Telecommunication Union</a> Global Youth Summit in Varadero, Cuba, taking place from 11-13 March 2025!

Join us to amplify diverse youth voices and shape digital futures. Make an impact today! itu.int/itu-d/meetings…
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Check the weekly highlights from Varadero, Cuba! The Int’l Telecommunication Union Global Youth Summit is buzzing with energy as young leaders dive into insightful discussions on connectivity, innovation, environment, future jobs, AI's impact, and more. Stay tuned for more highlights! #ITU160 #ITUWTDC

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I'm pleased to announce that Int’l Telecommunication Union’s global celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will be held on 24 April, jointly hosted in Bishkek 🇰🇬 and Nouakchott 🇲🇷, under the theme "#GirlsinICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation". itu.int/girlsinICT

I'm pleased to announce that <a href="/ITU/">Int’l Telecommunication Union</a>’s global celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will be held on 24 April, jointly hosted in Bishkek 🇰🇬 and Nouakchott 🇲🇷, under the theme "#GirlsinICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation". itu.int/girlsinICT
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At the Int’l Telecommunication Union Global Youth Summit, young people have voted for the best song written by youth for #ITUWTDC-25! The winning song is "Connected Youth, Digital Future" by the ETECSA youth group. Congratulations to them and all the youth who shared their voices! #ITU160

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The innovative ideas, solutions, and partnerships proposed by youth at the Int’l Telecommunication Union Global Youth Summit will be instrumental in driving a more inclusive, sustainable, and secure digital future. My sincere thanks to the President of Cuba H.E. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez! #ITU160 #ITUWTDC

The innovative ideas, solutions, and partnerships proposed by youth at the <a href="/ITU/">Int’l Telecommunication Union</a> Global Youth Summit will be instrumental in driving a more inclusive, sustainable, and secure digital future. My sincere thanks to the President of Cuba H.E. <a href="/DiazCanelB/">Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez</a>!
#ITU160 #ITUWTDC
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The Int’l Telecommunication Union Global Youth Summit was a powerful global platform for action, where young voices from across the globe contributed to shaping the future of digital development. My thanks to Ministerio de Comunicaciones Cuba for hosting a great event! #ITU160 #ITUWTDC itu.int/en/mediacentre…

The <a href="/ITU/">Int’l Telecommunication Union</a> Global Youth Summit was a powerful global platform for action, where young voices from across the globe contributed to shaping the future of digital development. My thanks to <a href="/MINCOMCuba/">Ministerio de Comunicaciones Cuba</a> for hosting a great event! #ITU160 #ITUWTDC
itu.int/en/mediacentre…
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The ITU Global Youth Summit 2025 has concluded in Varadero, Cuba. The GYS-25 serves as a platform for global youth to share innovative ideas, perspectives, amplifying young voices in ICT dialogues & contributing to the creation of a more inclusive & interconnected digital world.

The ITU Global Youth Summit 2025 has concluded in Varadero, Cuba.

The GYS-25 serves as a platform for global youth to share innovative ideas, perspectives, amplifying young voices in ICT dialogues &amp; contributing to the creation of a more inclusive &amp; interconnected digital world.
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The Int’l Telecommunication Union’s global celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will be held on 24 April, jointly hosted in Bishkek 🇰🇬 and Nouakchott 🇲🇷, under the theme "#GirlsinICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation". itu.int/women-and-girl…

The <a href="/ITU/">Int’l Telecommunication Union</a>’s global celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will be held on 24 April, jointly hosted in Bishkek 🇰🇬 and Nouakchott 🇲🇷, under the theme "#GirlsinICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation". 
itu.int/women-and-girl…
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Organize your programmes + activities for #GirlsinICT Day 2025 and engage with relevant stakeholders to amplify the impact - on the Day and throughout the year. Let's bridge the digital gender divide together! itu.int/girlsinICT

Organize your programmes + activities for #GirlsinICT Day 2025 and engage with relevant stakeholders to amplify the impact - on the Day and throughout the year.

Let's bridge the digital gender divide together!
itu.int/girlsinICT
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Africa is home to many of the world’s #LDCs + #LLDCs. Digital can turn their challenges into opportunities. For this to happen, political will is key. My thanks to the many Ministers attending as a sign of political will. #ITURDF for Africa. #BDT4Impact #ITU160 Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)

Africa is home to many of the world’s #LDCs + #LLDCs. Digital can turn their challenges into opportunities. For this to happen, political will is key. My thanks to the many Ministers attending as a sign of political will.
#ITURDF for Africa. #BDT4Impact #ITU160 <a href="/CA_Kenya/">Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)</a>
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Happening this week: On our journey to #ITUWTDC-25, the Regional Preparatory Meeting for CIS, preceded by #ITURDF, will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Let's work together to achieve regional coordination + foster digital development. itu.int/itu-d/meetings…

Happening this week:
On our journey to #ITUWTDC-25, the Regional Preparatory Meeting for CIS, preceded by #ITURDF, will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Let's work together to achieve regional coordination + foster digital development. itu.int/itu-d/meetings…
Cosmas Zavazava (@itubdtdirector) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Int’l Telecommunication Union’s global celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will be held on 24 April, jointly hosted in Bishkek 🇰🇬 and Nouakchott 🇲🇷, under the theme "#GirlsinICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation". Be part of this impactful movement! itu.int/girlsinICT

The <a href="/ITU/">Int’l Telecommunication Union</a>’s global celebration of #GirlsinICT Day will be held on 24 April, jointly hosted in Bishkek 🇰🇬 and Nouakchott 🇲🇷, under the theme "#GirlsinICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation".

Be part of this impactful movement! itu.int/girlsinICT
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Elizabeth from 🇰🇬 is a co-moderator of the #GirlsinICT Global Celebration. Both she + Khadijetou from 🇲🇷 joined me to lead a discussion on inclusive digital transformation, ensuring young women + girls have the tools + support to thrive in the digital age. They are #GirlsinICT!

Elizabeth from 🇰🇬 is a co-moderator of the #GirlsinICT Global Celebration. Both she + Khadijetou from 🇲🇷 joined me to lead a discussion on inclusive digital transformation, ensuring young women + girls have the tools + support to thrive in the digital age. They are #GirlsinICT!
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Girls + young women as innovators + leaders contribute to economic growth powered by digital; they are not just employees but employers! Not just consumers but creators. #GirlsinICT initiatives ensure girls worldwide reach their potential through innovation + entrepreneurship.

Girls + young women as innovators + leaders contribute to economic growth powered by digital; they are not just employees but employers! Not just consumers but creators. #GirlsinICT initiatives ensure girls worldwide reach their potential through innovation + entrepreneurship.
Cosmas Zavazava (@itubdtdirector) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#GirlsinICT Day 2025!!! What an amazing day! Today’s global celebration - the first held simultaneously in two countries - rallied the world behind the same powerful vision: to bridge the gender digital divide. Thanks 🇰🇬 +🇲🇷 for co-hosting this great event.

#GirlsinICT Day 2025!!! What an amazing day! Today’s global celebration - the first held simultaneously in two countries - rallied the world behind the same powerful vision: to bridge the gender digital divide. Thanks 🇰🇬 +🇲🇷 for co-hosting this great event.
Cosmas Zavazava (@itubdtdirector) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This November, leaders will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan🇦🇿 for #ITUWTDC-25 to explore how we can turn digital progress into shared prosperity by meaningfully connecting everyone, everywhere. Let’s turn inclusive digital development from a dream into reality: itu.int/wtdc25