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Cosmas Zavazava

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Cosmas Zavazava

@ITUBDTDirector

Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau @ITUDevelopment Committed to impactful & human-centric #DigitalDevelopment & sustainable #DigitalTransformation.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Joined June 2009

Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
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At today’s BDT staff engagement meeting, I connected with colleagues at HQ in Geneva and across our 6 @ITU-D regions. It was a time to share the progress that we are making together in advancing #BDT4Impact. We exchanged views on innovative ways of overcoming challenges and
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@ITUBDTDirector
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Addressing common challenges and exploring ways to strengthen digital skills training delivery is important to support countries in bridging the digital skills gap. In April, we successfully held the second joint meeting of the Global Digital Transformation Centres Workshop and
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 10
Pleased to welcome @efhoh as our newest @ITUDevelopment Sector Member. EFHOH works to promote the rights of persons with hearing loss in Europe and support more accessible societies through awareness, universal hearing care and rehabilitation, assistive devices, and barrier-free
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 10
20 years ago, at #WTDC-06 in Doha, the first dedicated @ITU-D Study Group Question on access to telecommunication services for persons with disabilities was launched, supporting equal use of technology in the digital ecosystem. Since then, @ITUDevelopment has worked with ITU
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 10
Great to meet with Mpho Michelle Mogobe, Deputy Permanent Representative at @BWGenevaMission. We discussed the recently concluded #ITURDF for Africa, #ChildOnlineProtection, capacity-building efforts, and continued collaboration with @ITUDevelopment to support safer and more
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 9
Engaging exchange with Melody Musoni, Policy Officer, Digital Economy and Governance, @ECDPM. We discussed opportunities to strengthen partnerships for digital development and enhance our joint activities in capacity building to advance inclusive and sustainable digital
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 9
Space technologies and satellite communications can help connect underserved communities. But progress also depends on people with the right skills. In my video remarks to the @intersputnik Annual Board Meeting, I highlighted how our valued partnership is supporting capacity
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 8
To reach those still left behind, connectivity policies must go deeper into the data. Pleased to deliver remarks at the 2nd Summer School on Evidence-Based Digital Policies to Achieve Universal and Meaningful Connectivity. My thanks to @UNUMERIT and the European Union for
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 8
Congratulations to Samoa 🇼🇸 on the launch of its Multi-Hazard #EarlyWarningsForAll Roadmap 2026–2036, becoming the first Pacific Island country to do so. This milestone reflects Samoa’s leadership in strengthening resilience and disaster preparedness amid rising climate-related
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 8
Participants from across the Americas participated in hands-on training, practical exercises, and peer exchange at the Regional Cyberdrill, which has now successfully concluded in Ecuador 🇪🇨. We are pleased that the event ended with tangible results with the participants leaving
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 8
Through our partnership with @Qualcomm, we are helping young women gain the digital skills they need to shape their futures. Last week in Gombe and Plateau States, Nigeria, 107 young women took part in Her Digital Skills for Life workshops, delivered with @ICTAdvocates, exploring
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 5
I am delighted to welcome @BimstecInDhaka as our newest @ITUDevelopment Sector Member. With its focus on regional cooperation and collaboration across key development sectors, BIMSTEC brings valuable perspectives to our shared work. Together, we can help advance inclusive,
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Cosmas Zavazava
@ITUBDTDirector
Jun 5
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and climate change, @ITUDevelopment continues to support countries and industry in their journey towards sustainability. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, I am pleased to highlight the work we do as we stand #NowForClimate. More info
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