South Sudan joins global telecom talks in Qatar
The nation aims to shape international ICT policy and boost digital development.
South Sudan joined over 190 nations at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) conference in Doha, Qatar, which opened on Monday, November 9. The meeting, themed “Together for a Connected Digital Future,” discusses global telecommunications policies and digital development strategies.
The South Sudanese delegation includes Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services Ateny Wek Ateny, National Communication Authority (NCA) Board Chairman Engineer Tejwok Ajak, and Director General Engineer Gieth Kon Mathiang. The conference, held every four years, runs until November 27.
The NCA stated the conference offers South Sudan a chance to influence international ICT policy, forge partnerships, and explore cooperation for its digital advancement. The country seeks to expand connectivity, improve affordable access, and promote inclusive digital transformation.