This year, the celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) will spotlight "Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development." In an effort to enhance global connectivity and advance digital growth in less developed nations, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is inviting both public and private sector actors to join its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.

Traditionally observed on the 17th of May each year since 1969, WTISD commemorates the anniversary of the ITU's establishment and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.

Vanuatu, having joined the global community in observing this significant day since 2012, celebrated its National ICT Days with notable events across the region, including in Port Vila and, more recently, Luganville, Santo, and SANMA Province in May 2021.

The 2024 event promises to be an exceptional occasion, extending over two days from May 16th to 17th, and will be hosted at the Convention Center in Port-Vila, Efate. This year's theme, "Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development," aims to underscore the critical role of digital technologies in achieving sustainable growth.

Let's come together to mark 2024 as a year of significant achievements in digital innovation for sustainable development in our nation.