By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Namibia's
Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus has held
discussions with the International Telecommunication Union's Telecommunication
Development Bureau (BDT) on strengthening cooperation to promote digital
innovation and expand opportunities for young people.
The meeting took place on
the sidelines of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Minister was accompanied by Namibia's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation
and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, His
Excellency Elvis T. Shiweda.
During the discussions,
Theofelus emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between the
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the ITU's
Telecommunication Development Bureau to support youth-focused digital
initiatives and accelerate Namibia's digital development agenda.
She highlighted the need to
create more opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and digital skills
development that will enable young Namibians to participate more effectively in
the country's growing digital economy.
Dr. Cosmas Luckyson
Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, reaffirmed
the Bureau's commitment to supporting Namibia's digital transformation efforts.
He said the ITU stands ready
to work closely with the Ministry to identify practical areas of cooperation
aimed at promoting digital innovation and expanding opportunities for Namibian
youth.
The meeting forms part of
ongoing engagements between Namibia and international partners to strengthen
digital capacity, foster innovation and advance inclusive digital development
through strategic collaboration.
