Le Global Gateway en action : avancer les projets d’infrastructure conjoints sur la connectivité

Access to education is a fundamental human right at the heart of the SDGs. National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) are leaping barriers to education in the African world through e-learning. They provide higher education establishments and research centers with affordable and reliable connectivity and services. Thanks to lower connectivity prices and user-dedicated services, they help schools, vocational centers, and universities provide a better experience and foster more opportunities for their students.

Le projet « Impala DigiLib » est l'adaptation des NAS (serveurs de stockage en réseau) à l'environnement scolaire, et en particulier pour les écoles des zones rurales peu électrifiées.

Les NAS sont connus du monde de l'entreprise, mais aussi des particuliers adeptes des nouvelles technologies. Pour les écoles, ils représentent une solution simple et adaptée pour stocker, sauvegarder, partager et synchroniser les données.

This paper encourages stakeholders involved in EU external digital policy and actions to prioritise a people-centred approach by developing concrete frameworks, guidance, and tools to support its implementation and to evaluate and report on its impact. This approach, we believe, is a key concept to translate commitments into action and ensure digital equality for all!

An estimated 2.7 billion people globally remain offline today. Most of these people are in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and most of them live within good Internet coverage. However, the cost of a smartphone to access the Internet can exceed 70% of the average income in LMICs, presenting a significant barrier to digital inclusion.

This study, developed under the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, represents the first multi-stakeholder dialogue and analysis on the topic of smartphone access. More concretely, it studies barriers to smartphone ownership and usage, and provides recommendations on how these may be overcome.