This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with

This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with the city's 2005 "10-Year Plan to End Homelessness," questioning how strategies have changed and why new outcomes are anticipated.

Moderated by Gretchen Kafoury (former city commissioner and Portland State University faculty), the panel featured three key community leaders. Erik Sten, City Commissioner, discussed the city's program. Genevieve Nelson, co-founder of Sisters of The Road, shared insights from a survey of 400 homeless individuals. Lisa Schroeder, a business owner and co-chair of the Downtown Retail Council, provided the downtown business perspective.

In a special Technologized episode, host Gretchen Biermann and Muath Alrumayh, Vice Chair of the WTPF Informal Expert Group, discuss critical themes for WTPF 2026. The conversation explores

In a special Technologized episode, host Gretchen Biermann and Muath Alrumayh, Vice Chair of the WTPF Informal Expert Group, discuss critical themes for WTPF 2026. The conversation explores bridging digital and intelligent divides, advancing space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure.

These pivotal discussions aim to foster global collaboration for an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future, addressing challenges from AI access gaps to cyber resilience. WTPF 2026 is crucial for shaping global digital policy in our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Read the new draft report here and make your voice heard through the open consultation here.

Tobias Kaufmann (WTPF-26 IEG Vice Chair) and Gretchen Bueermann (WTPF-26 secretariat) discuss preparations for the 2026 World Telecommunications ICT Policy Forum. WTPF-26 will address five

Tobias Kaufmann (WTPF-26 IEG Vice Chair) and Gretchen Bueermann (WTPF-26 secretariat) discuss preparations for the 2026 World Telecommunications ICT Policy Forum. WTPF-26 will address five priorities: bridging digital divides, green digital transformation, ICT resilience, space connectivity, and strengthening ICT innovation ecosystems.

Kaufmann highlights how these topics address global needs and challenges, emphasizing WTPF's role in fostering inclusive dialogue, sharing best practices, and shaping a shared vision for an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient digital future.

Read the draft report and participate in the open consultation: Draft Report | Open Consultation.

In a special ITU Technologized podcast, host Gretchen Bueermann and Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the WTPF Informal Expert Group, discuss critical themes for WTPF 2026. The episode explores

In a special ITU Technologized podcast, host Gretchen Bueermann and Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the WTPF Informal Expert Group, discuss critical themes for WTPF 2026. The episode explores bridging digital divides, space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure. It highlights global collaboration for an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future, covering AI access, environmental tech, and cyber resilience.

WTPF 2026 is pivotal for global digital policy, preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Listen to the episode here. Read the new draft report here and contribute to the open consultation here.