The annual celebration of World Telecommunication & Information Society Day on 17 May marks the founding of ITU in 1865. WTISD 2022 puts the spotlight on “Digital technologies for older persons and healthy ageing", reflecting a defining demographic trend of the 21st century. More than a billion people around the world are currently aged 60 years or older. Amid the overall ageing of the global population, ITU is promoting digital solutions as a key element in the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. For details on how you can get involved,
visit www.itu.int/wtisd