The eighth World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-22) by ITU took place in Kigali, Rwanda, aiming to bridge the digital divide. Attended by 2,152 participants from 150 Member States, the event addressed connectivity challenges and the pandemic’s impact on digital adoption. President Paul Kagame emphasized the need for equitable digital access. The Kigali Declaration and Action Plan were adopted, focusing on universal connectivity and sustainable digital transformation. Pioneering initiatives like the Generation Connect Global Youth Summit and Partner2Connect were featured.

Author

International Telecommunication Union

Year Published

2022

Country / Region of focus

Global

Complexity

Addresses basic elements of the subject, no prior knowledge is required

Keyword

Network Type

Wireless Network

License Type

​Copyright held by the owner/author(s) ​

Item Type

​Document/Report​

Language

English

Specific Subject - Social

Advocacy

Specific Subject - Technical

N/A

Specific Subject - Economic

N/A

Specific Subject - Regulatory

N/A

Gender Perspective

Yes

Accesible to people with visual or hearing impairments

No

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