About the Project
To advance digital transformation globally, ITU, the European Commission (EC), and UNDP have joined forces in the context of the 4-year, €4-million project "Capacity Development for Digital Transformation," funded by the European Union.
With the ongoing digitalization of the global economy and society, which has been reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for human capacities and skills to support digital transformation that respects human rights and narrows the digital divide continues to grow. Given the unprecedented digital acceleration and transformation—which is complex and encompasses technical, economic, social, environmental, legal, and regulatory aspects—policy makers must address all these dimensions when formulating national strategies, programmes, and measures.
This project addresses the capacity development needs of policy makers and government officials across multiple sectors and countries through well-targeted training interventions on foundational topics. As a result, the project enhances the knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions in the digital era and support human-centric digital transformation globally.
All training activities under this project are carried out through the ITU Academy platform.
Project Overview
- Goal: Enhance capacity of government officials, policy makers, and stakeholders engaged in digital transformation efforts worldwide.
- Approach: Deliver high-quality ITU Academy face-to-face and online courses, including summer schools, on priority digital transformation topics.
- Partners: ITU, UNDP, ITU Academy Training Centres (ATCs), and selected UN Agencies.
- Target Impact: Train 5,000+ professionals globally through ITU Academy by project completion.
- Eligibility: Open to all ITU Academy users, with priority given to women and participants from developing countries.
