CTO/05
2026
ENHANCING DIGITAL READINESS ACROSS CTO MEMBER STATES CTO, ICANN AND ITU UNITE TO STRENGTHEN DIGITAL CAPACITY
BY LEONARD OBONYO
On 03 June 2026, the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), in collaboration with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), successfully hosted an introductory webinar under the theme “Strengthening Digital Capacity for Commonwealth Member States.” Conducted virtually via Zoom, the event brought together representatives from across CTO Member States to explore opportunities for strengthening digital knowledge, skills and institutional capacity in support of national and regional digital transformation efforts.
The webinar reflected the shared commitment of CTO, ICANN and ITU to support Commonwealth Member States in developing secure, inclusive, resilient and future-ready digital ecosystems. As digital technologies continue to shape social and economic development worldwide, strengthening capacity remains critical for enabling countries to effectively participate in and benefit from the evolving digital landscape. The session provided an important platform for engagement between Member States and leading digital development partners, encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange and policy dialogue. Through keynote interventions, partner presentations, interactive discussions and guided walkthroughs of available resources and programmes, participants gained insights into the broader digital development ecosystem and opportunities for future engagement. The webinar focused on several key objectives, including enhancing digital skills and knowledge to support transformation initiatives, strengthening internet governance capacity and multi- stakeholder engagement in policy development, and promoting secure and resilient digital ecosystems for sustainable development. Discussions also explored how emerging technologies can be leveraged to drive innovation, digital inclusion and economic growth across Commonwealth countries.
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