ICT 4 SDG Campaign Using ICTs to Fast

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#ICT 4 SDG Campaign Using ICTs to Fast Forward the Sustainable Development Goals

#ICT 4 SDG Campaign Using ICTs to Fast Forward the Sustainable Development Goals

ICTs and the SDGs “The spread of information and communication technology and global interconnectedness

ICTs and the SDGs “The spread of information and communication technology and global interconnectedness has great potential to accelerate human progress, to bridge the digital divide and to develop knowledge societies, as does scientific and technological innovation across areas as diverse as medicine and energy”. 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Paragraph 15) ______________________ ICTs are catalytic drivers to enable the achievement of all the SDGs Specifically referenced in the SDG targets: • SDG 4 Quality Education (4 b) • SDG 5 Gender Equality (5 b) • SDG 9 Industry, innovation and Infrastructure (9 c) • SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals (17. 8, as a means of implementation)

#ICT 4 SDG Campaign: overview ITU’s new campaign has been developed to showcase the

#ICT 4 SDG Campaign: overview ITU’s new campaign has been developed to showcase the contribution and success stories of ITU members in the promotion of telecommunications and ICT as a catalyst for sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs. The campaign will: – Be anchored in SDG 9 c, universal and affordable access, and expand out to include all SDGs esp. SDG 4, 5, 17. – Demonstrate how achieving global connectivity will lead to significant progress towards achieving all the other SDGs – Flexible campaign enabling member and partner buy-in and ownership ensuring it remains relevant to all ITU stakeholders with targeted messaging. The campaign can be created indefinitely with new stories – Offer a number of platforms for members to showcase their SDG value (SDG microsite, ITU blog, Curation of relevant SDG content, etc. ) – Highlighting technical expertise with societal impact of ITU’s work

Using the tagline “fast forward together” we will be highlighting the potential of ICTs

Using the tagline “fast forward together” we will be highlighting the potential of ICTs to be catalytic drivers towards achieving the SDGs • The fast forward together can be adapted, e. g. • fast forward health • fast forward education • fast forward climate action

Available content • Online toolkit • SDG microsite on ITU’s domain www. itu. int/ict

Available content • Online toolkit • SDG microsite on ITU’s domain www. itu. int/ict 4 sdg ; • New look and feel and branding underway, incl. toolkit integration • More SDG specific content will be added on an on-going basis • Dedicated You. Tube #ICT 4 SDG channel, including • Videos of Broadband Commission members • Dr. David Nabarro, UN Special Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, interviewed on the role of ICTs for the SDGs • Blog posts on ICT 4 SDGs are regularly being added • Mapping tool http: //www. itu. int/sdgmappingtool • Posters and Roll-ups • Available online with regular addition of content • Powerful short examples of ICT contributions to achieving the SDGs with colourful backgrounds using the colour of the specific SDG logo it refers to. One poster per SDG

Currently underway • Support and work with members in use of the collaterals •

Currently underway • Support and work with members in use of the collaterals • Create additional posters for the remaining SDGs • Animated e-posters of the SDG posters and animated gifs for social media • Formalizing collaboration on SDG-9 with UNIDO, incl. setting up a SDG-9 mini summit at WSIS • ITU News e-magazine edition focusing on the SDGs 1 st June • Ramping up social media presence on #ICT 4 SDG

Engage with external partners • Showcase examples of their use of ICTs in achieving

Engage with external partners • Showcase examples of their use of ICTs in achieving the SDGs • Enable them to use our posters and add their branding or re-create their own posters using our content • Share stories on our dedicated website www. itu. int/ict 4 sdg • Plan joint events and collaboration

Planned • Expand our capacity at identifying and communicating information on SDG indicators •

Planned • Expand our capacity at identifying and communicating information on SDG indicators • Identify more partners and engage all interested stakeholders • Enable them to use our posters and add their branding or re-create their own posters using our content • Share stories on our dedicated website www. itu. int/ict 4 sdg • Identify #ICT 4 SDG stories from members and partners and help spread the word on SDG contributions of ICTs using new branding • Story-gathering: curation of third party SDG content and events • Photo booth concept

Booth Concept – Putting Yourself into the Campaign • ITU stakeholders will be able

Booth Concept – Putting Yourself into the Campaign • ITU stakeholders will be able to re-create the poster designs and their look and feel with a booth where they can take a picture of themselves in front of the background illustrating the SDG of their choice. • Photo-opportunities for: • ITU staff • ITU Members • Other stakeholders • Can be located at HQ or in stands at events

Example of Output BE HE@LTHY, BE MOBILE. I support the transformative power of m.

Example of Output BE HE@LTHY, BE MOBILE. I support the transformative power of m. Health Collaboration with various stakeholders is paramount in achieving the SDGs Broadband infrastructure is essential to achieve the SDGs

How can you contribute? • Share your stories, data, ideas etc. : • ITU’s

How can you contribute? • Share your stories, data, ideas etc. : • ITU’s SDG specific microsite www. itu. int/ICT 4 SDG • ITU blog page, currently being revamped and with an increased focus in the SDGs • ITU #ICT 4 SDG social media content • ITU’s curation of third party #ICT 4 SDG content (links, events, etc. ) • Use existing content and repackage them for your needs • Together we can encourage global decision makers and key influencers to ensure that ICTs play their central to the global development agenda – #ICT 4 SDG! Contact: ict 4 sdg@itu. int

Questions? Contact: ict 4 sdg@itu. int

Questions? Contact: ict 4 sdg@itu. int