2023 - YEAR IN REVIEW

BroadbandCommission.org MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSION As we reflect on the accomplishments of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development in 2023, it is evident that our shared commitment to harnessing the power of connectivity for global progress remains unwavering. [...] Carlos Slim Helú of Mexico, the Commission aims to boost the importance of broadband on the international policy agenda and expand broadband access and use to every country. [...] The broadband is indeed one key connectivity, with the global digital transformation and element for digital, the offline population decreasing pandemic-driven shift have led assessment of each of the 2025 from 2.7 billion to 2.6 billion, to increased demand for digital Broadband Commission financing remains a challenge. [...] products and services, driven targets is critical to understand This report explores the costs by the proliferation of new (1) the progress made, (2) the of achieving Broadband internet devices and gaps to be bridged, (3) the Commission targets and key applications, and growing urgency and importance of considerations for funding the broadband penetration in each of these for the future. [...] STAY ENGAGED WITH THE BROADBAND COMMISSION To stay up to date on the latest from the Broadband Commission and its partners, subscribe to our newsletter: SUBSCRIBE broadbandcommission.org/newsletter Support the advocacy efforts of the Broadband Commission by accessing TRELLO the Trello board with the latest materials @UNBBCom @The Broadban.