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Winners from around the world honoured for innovative approaches to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
\nOverall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale.
\n\u201cThis year’s WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe’s biggest challenges,\u00bb said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. \u201cThese are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.\u00bb<\/p>\n

WSIS Prizes 2024 Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category 1: The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)
\nProject: The National Data Bank (NDB) and Estishraf
\nCountry: Saudi Arabia
\nDescription: To revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s governance through data and AI, enhancing sectors like healthcare, education, and transportation while promoting innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\n

Category 2: Information and communication infrastructure<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Department of Information and Communications Technology – Region 10
\nProject: Empowering Disaster Response in Northern Mindanao through the use of Local Radio Networks
\nCountry: Philippines
\nDescription: To establish a resilient radio communication network across Northern Mindanao to enhance disaster response and mitigate the impact of future crises.<\/p>\n

Category 3: Access to information and knowledge<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Internet Society Tanzania Chapter (ISOC-Tz) & Partner Organization for Digital Africa & ISOC Foundation
\nProject: Tanzania Digital Inclusion Project (TADIP)
\nCountry: United Republic of Tanzania
\nDescription: To bridge the digital divide in Tanzania by providing affordable Internet access, digital skills training, and community engagement initiatives, thereby fostering socio-economic development and inclusivity.<\/p>\n

Category 4: Capacity building<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Perkumpulan Mitra TIK Indonesia (ICT Watch)
\nProject: JaWAra Internet Sehat
\nCountry: Indonesia
\nDescription: To promote digital literacy and empower communities in Indonesia through grassroots initiatives led by local champions, fostering a conducive internet ecosystem and enhancing digital skills and safety awareness.<\/p>\n

Category 5: Building confidence and security in use of ICTs<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Bangladesh Computer Council
\nProject: NationalConnect: Empowering Governance, Education, and Sustainability through Secure Government Video Conferencing
\nCountry: Bangladesh
\nDescription: To provide a homegrown video conference platform developed by the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) to ensure seamless government services and educational continuity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while fostering innovation and cost-saving measures.<\/p>\n

Category 6: Enabling environment<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT)
\nProject: Interactive Tool of Policies, Terms and Conditions Applicable in the use of Digital Platforms
\nCountry: Mexico
\nDescription: To provide transparent and accessible information to users about privacy policies and terms of service on various digital platforms, empowering them to make informed decisions and promoting digital literacy.<\/p>\n

Category 7: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-government)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA)
\nProject: \u201cMyGov\u00bb
\nCountry: Azerbaijan
\nDescription: To create a unified digital service platform that seamlessly integrates citizens and state entities, providing efficient access to government services and fostering collaboration.<\/p>\n

Category 8: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-business)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Financial Service Authority (FSA)
\nProject: Analytical Portal (Bayanat)
\nCountry: Oman
\nDescription: To establish an analytical portal (Bayanat) that facilitates the exchange of business information based on the global XBRL standard, providing accessible and reliable financial data to market participants.<\/p>\n

Category 9: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-learning)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
\nProject: Young ArcHers project
\nCountry: Spain
\nDescription: To develop efficient training materials and accessible tools to support primary school teachers in promoting European cultural heritage among students, including those with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Category 10: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-health)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Check Me Ltd
\nProject: Check Me
\nCountry: Rwanda
\nDescription: An AI-powered e-health platform aimed at combating breast cancer in Africa by addressing awareness gaps, accessibility issues, and high healthcare costs through education, self-screening guidance, and connectivity with specialists and survivors.<\/p>\n

Category 11: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-employment)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Digital Dubai Authority<\/strong>
\nProject: Smart Employee
\nCountry: United Arab Emirates
\nDescription: To revolutionize staff management in Dubai’s government entities by providing an innovative, user-friendly, and efficient solution for various services, contributing to the city’s digital transformation goals.<\/p>\n

Category 12: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-environment)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS)
\nProject: AIS E-Waste+ Application
\nCountry: Thailand
\nDescription: To revolutionize e-waste management in Thailand by providing a comprehensive platform that encourages responsible disposal and recycling through the innovative use of blockchain technology.<\/p>\n

Category 13: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-agriculture)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Department of Agriculture
\nProject: GeoTanaman
\nCountry: Malaysia
\nDescription: To revolutionize Malaysia’s agriculture by providing a comprehensive digital platform for farmers to manage, analyze, and present geospatial information related to food crops, fostering a resilient and self-sufficient agricultural landscape.<\/p>\n

Category 14: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-science)<\/strong>
\nOrganization: China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd
\nProject: Large-Capacity Wide-Area Data Express for Scientific Computing Breakthroughs
\nCountry: China
\nDescription: To address the inefficiency and security risks associated with wide-area transmission of large volumes of data in scientific research by proposing an efficient and economical online data transmission solution based on a computility network and AI intelligent scheduling.<\/p>\n

Category 15: Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Digitization Association for Technology and Science (DATS)
\nProject: Center for Digitization and Documentation of Heritage and Arts Setif
\nCountry: Algeria
\nDescription: To document the heritage and arts of Setif in the virtual world, to digitize them in two- and three-dimensional formats, and to obtain certificates of ownership in the virtual world with tradable crypto assets (NFT’s), enhancing the protection and conservation of the cultural heritage and arts.<\/p>\n

Category 16: Media<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Upview
\nProject: One-stop AI Solution for content creators to go viral – consistently!
\nCountry: United States of America
\nDescription: An AI-powered growth platform for video content creators, aiming to automate video strategy, support execution, and drive distribution for content creators using proprietary AI technology.<\/p>\n

Category 17: Ethical dimensions of the Information Society<\/strong>
\nOrganization: Nokia
\nProject: Smartpur
\nCountry: India
\nDescription: To empower and support local communities in India through digital technology, focusing on connecting the unconnected and providing access to essential services in health, education, livelihood, financial inclusion, and governance.<\/p>\n

Category 18: International and regional cooperation<\/strong>
\nOrganization: South School on Internet Governance
\nProject: University Diploma in Internet Governance and Regulations
\nCountry: Argentina
\nDescription: To train young students and professionals from various disciplines in understanding the importance of Internet Governance and its impact on developing economies, enhancing representation in global Internet Governance discussions.<\/p>\n

Showcasing technology for impact<\/strong>
\nThe WSIS Prizes are a global platform aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
\nThe WSIS Prizes 2024 received over 1000 submissions from over 100 countries. Since its inception in 2012, the contest has received more than 5,000 submissions and engaged with millions of stakeholders, including voters, on success stories from around the world that are built around technological solutions to sustainable development challenges.
\nAt the WSIS Prizes 2024 ceremony, the Swiss Confederation and the United Arab Emirates were recognized for 20 years of implementation of WSIS Action Lines.
\nThe WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 is meeting from 27 to 31 May to address challenges and log achievements in the two decades since the multi-stakeholder WSIS process was established.<\/p>\n

Above, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin \/ image credited to ITU<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winners from around the world honoured for innovative approaches to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with … <\/p>\n

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