Organ:
The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) of the Union which deals mainly with ICT-focused development policies, strategies and programmes, as well as technical cooperation activities, to promote digital inclusion and drive digital transformation at community, country and regional levels. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of ITU members, BDT is organized into four functional areas:

• Office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department
• Partnerships for Digital Development Department
• Digital Networks & Society Department
• Digital Knowledge Hub Department

Organization Unit:
The office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department is responsible for advising and supporting the Director on the direction and management of the Bureau. It is also responsible for leading all matters related to personnel, strategic, financial and operational planning and reporting processes. The department oversees the work of the Regional Offices, ensuring proper delegation of authority and accountability of the Regional Offices. This department coordinates the holding of BDT conferences and events, monitors the implementation of decisions emanating from the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) or Council, and cooperates closely with the other Sectors of the Union and the General Secretariat on matters of relevance to BDT and the overall work of the Union. BDT Regional Directors report to this department.

Background:

Connect2Recover is a global ITU initiative that aims to reinforce the digital infrastructure and ecosystems of beneficiary countries. Connect2Recover seeks to facilitate action for affordable and reliable connectivity as part of COVID-19 recovery strategies and to strengthen resiliency of digital infrastructure and support better preparedness against natural hazards. Connect2Recover initiative has five phases. Phase One is the methodology to be applied: “A methodology for identifying connectivity gaps and strengthening resilience in the new normal”. Phase Two of the initiative, known as Country Landscape Assessment, focuses on assessment of connectivity data collection practices, review network/ISP resilience, critical infrastructure resilience, and market resilience. Resilience assessment should focus on three areas key to post-COVID-19 recovery – education, health, and jobs – a particular emphasis on education, and on disaster resilience and emergency preparedness (when applicable). In Phase Three, the National ICT Strategy is compared to the Connect2Recover Phase One methodology and results in a set of recommendations on the strengthening of the strategy

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