International Telecommunication Union, also known as ITU, is a State Owned entity headquartered in US. Founded in 1865, the organization employs approximately 1190 individuals. Functioning as the United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, ITU drives advancements in ICTs in collaboration with 193 Member States, approximately 900 companies, universities, and various international and regional organizations.
On April 16, a report revealed that 85.8% of primary and secondary schools in Malawi lack internet connectivity, with 46.9% also having no source of electricity. Previously on April 16, researchers published findings on the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), an emerging standard in maritime communication, emphasizing the need for strategic R&D during its international standardization phase. Concurrently, a study introduced a lightweight residual-driven spatiotemporal prediction model for the critical frequency of the ionospheric E layer (foE), integrating the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) model with observations to enhance prediction accuracy for radio communication and space weather forecasting. Earlier on April 16, Saudi Arabia secured the top position globally in the ITU's Digital Readiness Framework 2026, achieving a score of 94 out of 100, an increase from 90 points in 2024, surpassing Finland and Germany, which both scored 93.
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