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Yet stark inequalities remain — in the poorest countries, 36 per cent of children and youth are out of school compared to just 3 per cent in the richest — …

Cambodia marked a milestone in digital governance with its first Internet Governance Forum, launching Internet Universality recommendations to advance inclusive, rights-based digital transformation. Phnom Penh, 6 December 2025 — Cambodia marked …

Thailand’s creative economy is expanding rapidly, driven by digital technologies such as extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). These tools are opening new pathways for creators …

As Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming national elections scheduled for February 2026, UNESCO Dhaka has convened representatives from digital platforms, civil society organisations (CSOs), and media development and fact-checking bodies …

In a statement issued this week, UNESCO said governments are increasingly cutting internet access during protests, elections and times of crisis, despite the central role online connectivity plays in democratic participation and the exercise …

More than 50 senior ICT policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives from 23 African countries convened on 12 November 2025 in Conakry, Guinea, for a high-level workshop organized by Smart Africa …

As African countries advance their national AI strategies and assess the potential of this emerging technology, UNESCO and the World Bank are working together to draw attention to the resource and …

UNESCO highlighted the environmental and ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence at the Adopt AI Summit on 26 November 2025, urging stronger international cooperation to ensure AI supports climate action rather …

Tanzania’s global leadership in the promotion and international recognition of Kiswahili was prominently highlighted at this year’s Diplomatic Party held on 15 January 2026 in Dodoma, hosted by H.E. Dr. …

UNESCO, and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, convened the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the HP-FUTURES project on Friday – highlighting the significant statewide momentum generated in less than a …