ICTs for a Better Future

The ITU film explores how ICTs contribute to a better life as these
evolving technologies power the engines that drive every aspect
of today's world. The film explores the future of the Internet and
mobile technologies and examines how ICTs can empower
sustainable development, meet the global challenges of climate
change and strengthen cybersecurity.

ICTS for a Better Future in Rural Areas

The ITU film explores how ICTs contribute to a better life as these
evolving technologies power the engines that drive every aspect of
today's world. The film explores the future of the Internet and mobile
technologies and examines how ICTs can empower sustainable development,
meet the global challenges of climate change and strengthen cybersecurity.

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication
technology (ICTs) issues, and the global focal point for governments and the
private sector in developing networks and services. For 145 years, ITU has
coordinated the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoted international
cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, worked to improve telecommunication
infrastructure in the developing world, established the worldwide standards
that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems
and addressed the global challenges of our times, such as mitigating climate
change and strengthening cybersecurity.

Digital Storytelling as a Form of Youth Development

Shira and team prepared this video for the 55th meeting of the Commission
on the Status of Women which took place Feb 21-25, 2011.

The practice of storytelling is a fundamental practice in communities
through out the developing world. Storytelling allows for monumental
moments of times past to be preserved through oral history, it is seen as
a form of intangible cultural heritage. Because of this, storytelling is a
practice already entrenched in the minds of youth from developing
communities. They understand the implications of storytelling and the
positive impacts it has.

Interview with Tia Anthony head teacher Pong Primary School, Ghana

Tia Anthony tells about the ICT lessons that she gives at his primary
school. But also how it has improved the administration of the school.

Interview with Musah Issah Samata Head Teacher Experimental Primary Tamale Ghana

Musah Issah Samata tells about the ICT lessons
that she gives at her primary school. Sometimes
kids have to share with 10 children 1 computer.

VIDEO: Mobile Health

A cell phone in hand promises better health
coverage and enhanced health service.

Making Money Mobile

Capturing the game-changing power of cellular
telephones to deliver financial services to the poor
in earthquake ravaged Haiti, teams are building on
models developed in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa.
Commissioned by the Sundance Institute and the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, this short piece highlights
the potential of low-cost cellular technology to serve the poor.

Why do many e-Health Projects Fail?

Founding Father & Curator of "The Future of
Health" / TEDxMaastricht as well as of the Radboud
REshape & Innovation Center, part of the Radboud
University Nijmegen Medical Center, Lucien shortly
addresses how enabling people's energy, innovative
ideas and simple solutions can help facing the
challenges in health. Lucien talked about how we
should listen to patients, for which he appointed a
CLO (Chief Listening Officer) in his team.

Communication at the heart of change

Communication at the heart of change explains the
essential role that information and communication
plays in development. Sustainable development
demands that people participate in the debates
and decisions that affect their lives.
Credits
Animantion: Sebastian Camilleri and James Finch
Voice over: Christina Dixon and Laurence Grissell