Technology and Sustainable Development
Information and communication technologies (ICT) form the backbone of today's digital economy and have the ability to integrate and accelerate the pillars of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
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Given their cross-cutting influence on the economy and society, ICTs play a fundamental role in achieving sustainable development goals.
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They enable the creation, exchange and access to information, essential for the democratic functioning of societies and the well-being of each individual.
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In addition, they provide the digital infrastructure that enables the delivery of a wide range of public services in terms of inclusive digital finance, services oriented to energy optimization, digital education and digital government services.
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They enable new alternative sources of information that are articulated with traditional data sources for informed decision-making and the construction of evidence-based policies.
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And they provide tools to monitor and measure progress in the implementation of sustainable development goals.
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The positive impact of the global deployment of ICTs contributes to overcoming social and economic exclusion, reducing gaps and inequalities.
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This requires global collaboration and joint action by governments, civil society and the private sector to enable the digital connection of millions of individuals and the delivery of digital services to change and improve the quality of life for many.
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If you are interested in contributing to the deployment of ICT in the framework of sustainable development, we invite you to join our community of collaborators.