While most urban areas are covered by a mobile-broadband network, worrying gaps in internet access persist in rural areas, according to s&紳莉莽梯;. Connectivity gaps in rural areas are particularly pronounced in least developed countries (LDCs), where 17 per cent of the rural population live in areas with no mobile coverage at all, and 19 per cent of the rural population is covered by only a 2G network. 72 per cent of households in urban areas has access to the Internet at home, almost twice as much as in rural areas.
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Discarded electrical and electronic equipment (such as phones, laptops, fridges, sensors and TVs), known as e-waste, is a growing challenge, matching the growth of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. There are currently more mobile cellular subscriptions on Earth than there are humans. E-waste contains substances that can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not dealt with properly including mercury, cadmium and lead. Improper e-waste management can also contribute to global warming. The goal is a system in which all discarded products are collected and then the materials or components reintegrated into new products.
introduces with their to support children online for a safe and positive digital experience.
brings us the story of an invaluable mobile application, Afriscout, helping Kenyan pastoralists beat the drought. Afriscout was developed for and with pastorialists to help them make informed migration decisions, by providing them with timely information about forage and water availability.
5G is the 5th generation of mobile technologies - an evolution from the previous generations of mobile technology: 2G, 3G and 4G. Mobile, or wireless, technologies - mobile phones, tablets and other wireless devices - have become basic communication tools of everyday life. For many on this planet, mobile is the primary sometimes only channel for accessing the Internet and the benefits it brings. 3G, 4G and 5G networks produce radio-frequency electromagnetic fields which are used to transmit information. With the introduction of mobile communication technologies, there has been some public concern about the potential health risks associated with the use of mobile phones and living near base stations. For all radio frequencies (0 to 300 GHz), international maximum levels are designed to avoid any adverse health effects.
COVID-19 has made the world a more challenging place than ever for many of us, but have all the physical precautions we are taking made us forget about keeping connected online in a safe manner?
More and more of us are in touch via remote methods, including during times of crisis, to get informed and organize a response to COVID-19.
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic dominating news headlines and affecting over a million people around the world, hear how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Artificial Intelligence are playing a key role in combatting the spread.
The International Girls in ICT Day aims to encourage girls and young womens interest in the technology sector. Today, the Secretary-General tells girls and young women the world cannot afford to lose your talent. encourages to counter the COVID-19 imposed distance by staying connected through online celebrations. Let's turn current constraints into opportunities to demonstrate the power of technology. The Girls in ICT portal remains the central hub for sharing activities with the Girls in ICT community by .
More than half of the world's people live in cities today. By 2050, nearly seven in ten people will be living in cities. Cities account for more than 70 per cent of global carbon emissions and 60 to 80 per cent of energy consumption. Rapid urbanization has created additional challenges such as social inequality, traffic congestion and water contamination and its associated health issues. says governments and municipalities can use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other technologies to build smarter and more sustainable cities for their citizens.
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been advancing at an exponential pace. The transformative power of AI, however, also comes with challenges, ranging from issues of transparency, trust and security, to concerns about displacing jobs and exacerbating inequalities.
About half the world's people do not access and use the Internet. People and communities that are connected are empowered. They can access information, online health services and life-saving disaster warnings. The International Telecommunication Union () works in all regions of the world and develops tailored programmes to allow everyone to access and use the Internet, in particular by developing infrastructures for technologies and networks, and enhancing the regulatory and market environment. in developing the policies, legislation, regulations and business practices that promote the digital inclusion of people with specific needs, including indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, women, girls, youth and children.
Some 700 outstanding young students from 25 countries are meeting in Geneva (8-10 January) to discuss how the power of technology can change the world. Hosted and co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union () and FerMUN, the focuses on how technologies can be harnessed for progress towards the SDGs. Model 51勛圖 () simulations are a popular way to learn about the UN. More than 400,000 students worldwide participate every year in MUN at all educational levels from primary school to university.