WTDC
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Issues Matrix
Internet Governance
10 November 2025
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Issues Matrix
This chart summarizes and systematizes the proposed changes to Internet-related WTDC-22 resolutions.
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Baku, Azerbaijan
Monday 17 November 2025 – Friday 28 November 2025
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Creating the conditions to expand Internet access requires decisive action from governments. How can they help close the global...
ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Background Paper
Connectivity
17 October 2025
ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Background Paper
This background paper is intended to provide the Internet Society community and interested parties with a general overview of...
The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
Connectivity
9 June 2022
The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
We are calling for accelerated action to further Internet development throughout the African region.
World Telecommunications Development Conference 2022 Background Paper
Connectivity
27 May 2022
World Telecommunications Development Conference 2022 Background Paper
This document will help you understand the WTDC's role, its importance, and major opportunities of engagement.
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 Issues Matrix
Connectivity
27 May 2022
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 Issues Matrix
The matrix summarizes the proposed changes to Internet-related WTDC-17 resolutions (including new resolutions)
The Path to WTDC-22: Connecting the Unconnected Is Critical to Achieving Sustainable Development
Community-Centered Connectivity
20 May 2022
The Path to WTDC-22: Connecting the Unconnected Is Critical to Achieving Sustainable Development
We’ve made a bold pledge—focused on supporting complementary connectivity solutions and capacity building to enable people to deploy Internet...
World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2022
Kigali, Rwanda
Monday 06 June 2022 – Sunday 12 June 2022
World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2022
We want governments to support new, innovative policies to connect the next billion.
Muhammad Shabbbir Awan: Reflections on the WTDC17
Connectivity
6 April 2018
Muhammad Shabbbir Awan: Reflections on the WTDC17
It’s been 5 months since WTDC17 concluded and I had time to reflect on the outcomes of the conference...
Accessibility Needs to Be at the Heart of Internet Policy, Planning and Design
Connectivity
19 October 2017
Accessibility Needs to Be at the Heart of Internet Policy, Planning and Design
The Internet Society’s 2017 Global Internet Report: Paths to Our Digital Future shows that new digital divides are emerging....
New Policy Brief published on Community Networks and Access to Spectrum
Community-Centered Connectivity
12 October 2017
New Policy Brief published on Community Networks and Access to Spectrum
Yesterday we published a new policy brief: Spectrum Approaches for Community Networks. Access to affordable and available spectrum is critical...
Partnerships to Connect the World
Community-Centered Connectivity
10 October 2017
Partnerships to Connect the World
Today the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union Houlin Zhao opened the World Communication Development Conference (WTDC) with a...