According to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, Leosk’s election is excellent news for Estonia and recognition of the country’s experience as a digital nation. “As a digitally advanced country, Estonia has always considered it important to share its knowledge with the world. Nele Leosk’s election shows that our practical experience in digital development and our values-based approach are highly regarded internationally,” Tsahkna said. “Nele Leosk’s strength lies in her ability to combine strategic vision with practical results. She has brought together governments, international organisations and technology companies, and helped build partnerships that have led to real change. This is precisely the kind of leadership the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau needs to turn ambitious ideas and initiatives into lasting improvements in people’s lives.”
Nele Leosk thanked Estonia, ITU member states and her supporters for their trust. “My priority is affordable, meaningful and secure connectivity for all. But connectivity alone is not enough – digital opportunities must be harnessed to improve governance, strengthen public services, create jobs, drive economic growth and promote social development,” Leosk said. “I want to help ensure that no country or region is left behind in the digital transformation.”
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for the global development and coordination of information and communication technologies and telecommunications. The ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) supports member states in building digital capacity, expanding connectivity, developing skills and using new technologies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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