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ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference
set to open in Dubai, 30
March 2014
Global leaders to focus on growth and development in ICT sector
Geneva, 17 March 2014 – Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, will host the ITU World Telecommunication Development
Conference, 30 March – 10 April 2014.
The Conference will focus on development priorities and strategies for growth in
telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICT), while
highlighting the theme: Broadband for Sustainable Development.
This is of vital interest to the future growth of ICTs, especially in emerging
and developing economies, and wherever new business opportunities open up to the
rapidly growing ICT industry.
The outcome of the Conference – the Dubai Action Plan – will set the agenda for
telecommunication and ICT development over the next four years.
A strategic dialogue on 29 March at 14:00 with a focus on Broadband for
Sustainable Development will be moderated by BBC Business anchor Karen Bowerman.
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What:
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ITU World Telecommunication Development
Conference 2014
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When:
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30 March – 10 April 2014
(Opening
ceremony:
30 March at 11:00 am.
Press conference:
30 March at 12:30)
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Where:
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Dubai International Convention & Exhibition
Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab
Emirates
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Why:
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The ITU World Telecommunication Development
Conference is held every four years to take
stock of achievements in the ICT sector. WTDC-14
will adopt an agenda for ICT Development over
the next four years.
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Media
Information:
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Media accreditation for WTDC-14 is compulsory.
Deadline for accreditation is 24 March 2014. UN
Press accreditation is valid. Pre-registration
is highly recommended. For accreditation
procedures please see:
www.itu.int/en/newsroom/wtdc-14/Pages/media-accreditation.aspx
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WTDC-14 TV Studio
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ITU will conduct TV interviews with key
personalities at WTDC-14 and will also produce
TV News Reports. Broadcast quality videos will
be available to networks for transmission free
of charge. Videos on ICT development worldwide
can be viewed on ITU’s YouTube channel:
http://bit.ly/1oFgoPW
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For more
information, please see
www.itu.int/itu-d/WTDC
or contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations & Public
Information, ITU
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Monica Albertini
Communications Officer
Telecommunication
Development
Bureau
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