Responsible investors will share their indicators for identifying sustainable investment opportunities. The panel features Souad LECHEBEB from Fonds National d'Investissement, Fatma NOURI

Responsible investors will share their indicators for identifying sustainable investment opportunities. The panel features Souad LECHEBEB from Fonds National d'Investissement, Fatma NOURI representing Henkel Algeria, Mostafa Ahmed AWAD of El Sweedy Cable, and Rafik TEMMAR from Arc Groupe.

Abderahmane HADEF will moderate the discussion.

Digital transformation is primarily driven by industry, with private companies leading innovation and technology adoption. This creates a high demand for a digitally skilled workforce across all

Digital transformation is primarily driven by industry, with private companies leading innovation and technology adoption. This creates a high demand for a digitally skilled workforce across all economic sectors.

This session will feature industry representatives discussing essential skills for fostering digital transformation, identifying growth sectors, and sharing how companies adapt through effective skilling and talent acquisition. These insights will help policymakers and training institutions align digital skills programs with market needs. The panel includes: Moderator Fahd Batayneh (ICANN), and Panelists Sonya Janahi (Chamber of Commerce), Naria Santa Lucia (Microsoft Philanthropies), Ahmed Riad Rashad (Huawei), and Wissam Kadi (SAP).

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and opportunities, focusing on strategies to enhance workforce skills for diverse demographics. Experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Stanford, and other organizations will discuss best practices for digital skills development.

The second session, "Industry perspective on skills needs," will feature leaders from companies like Microsoft, Huawei, and SAP. They will discuss core skills for digital transformation, identify growth sectors, and share how companies adapt through skilling programs and talent acquisition. This aims to inform policymakers and training institutions on market demands.

Progress Radio presents a program exploring transition minerals and the critical importance of a Just Energy Transition.

The program features Komfulata Umar (scriptwriter), Sani Musa

Progress Radio presents a program exploring transition minerals and the critical importance of a Just Energy Transition.

The program features Komfulata Umar (scriptwriter), Sani Musa (producer), and Aisha Adam Jalo (presenter), all working in Fulfulde. Interviewees include Dr. Ahmed Umar, Abdulrahaman Muhammad, Muhammad Bashir Shu'aibu Galma, Halima Muhammad (Hausa), and Halima Abubakar Galadima (Gwari).

Music for the program includes "Sambi 'Fulbe fultata Gomb'e" and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Sani Musa (Fulfulde) scripted this production, with Umar Faruk Ahmed (Fulfulde) as producer. Rayyan Musa Lere (Hausa) served as presenter.

Interviewees included Kashim Sale, Nasiba

Sani Musa (Fulfulde) scripted this production, with Umar Faruk Ahmed (Fulfulde) as producer. Rayyan Musa Lere (Hausa) served as presenter.

Interviewees included Kashim Sale, Nasiba Mustapha, Nuru Ayuba, Umar Gadam, and Alhaji Umaru Gurama. Music featured "Shantu" by Bole Kwamis and "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

An interview featured four experts discussing how the ITU’s Academy Training Centre (ATC) programme aids in delivering impactful capacity development.

Participants included Kaleem Ahmed

An interview featured four experts discussing how the ITU’s Academy Training Centre (ATC) programme aids in delivering impactful capacity development.

Participants included Kaleem Ahmed Usmani (Head, CERT-MU, Republic of Mauritius), Silvia Lips (eID expert, Tallinn University of Technology, Republic of Estonia), Frederico Trindade Da Silva (Training Executive Manager, Fundação Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações, Federative Republic of Brazil), and Luci Abrahams (Head of LINK Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Republic of South Africa).

Eco restoration is vital for life on Earth. John D. Liu's Commonland Foundation spearheads 55 large-scale global projects.

In Egypt, Siham Said (Habiba), Maximilian Abouleish-Boes (SEKEM),

Eco restoration is vital for life on Earth. John D. Liu's Commonland Foundation spearheads 55 large-scale global projects.

In Egypt, Siham Said (Habiba), Maximilian Abouleish-Boes (SEKEM), and Naglaa Ahmed (Egyptian Biodynamic Association) demonstrate success, reviving hydrological cycles and ecological function on dried land. Two thousand Egyptian farmers actively restore nature, store carbon, and develop sustainable organic agriculture, often via carbon credits—a stark contrast to COP27.

For more information or to join: [Habiba](https://globalearthrepairfoundation.org/habiba-community-and-ecosystem-restoration-camp-sinai-egypt/), [Commonland](https://www.commonland.com/), [Ecosystem Restoration Camps](https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org/), [John D. Liu](https://knaw.academia.edu/JohnDLiu). For global insights, visit the [FacingFuture Library](https://facingfuture.earth/library).

The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, aim for a more sustainable world by 2030. These goals, encompassing everything from Quality Education to Climate

The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, aim for a more sustainable world by 2030. These goals, encompassing everything from Quality Education to Climate Action and Zero Poverty, offer a path for everyone to contribute.

As a strong advocate for youth, I believe our generation is vital in driving this change. Through simple lifestyle adjustments and innovation, we can build a sustainable future. With the 2030 deadline approaching, global collaboration is essential to achieve these critical objectives.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Ahmed Said, Sector Head of International Policies and Relations at NTRA, Egypt, participated in The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). Hosted by the Government of

Ahmed Said, Sector Head of International Policies and Relations at NTRA, Egypt, participated in The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). Hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku from 17 to 28 November 2025, the conference's theme is "Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future."

For further information, please visit the official WTDC-25 website: https://www.itu.int/wtdc25. Follow updates using #ITUWTDC.

H.E. Mr. Ahmed Al-Dirdiri Ghandour, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation for Sudan, addressed the High-Level Segment of the WTDC-25 Plenary.

The event took place in Baku,

H.E. Mr. Ahmed Al-Dirdiri Ghandour, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation for Sudan, addressed the High-Level Segment of the WTDC-25 Plenary.

The event took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 17 November 2025.