IEEE 3527
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Power & Energy
How Can We Use ICT Standards For Sustainable Development?
What is Sustainable Development? Why is it Important? Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. When considering and discussing sustainability, people often first think of the environment – saving energy, reducing carbon footprints,…
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Technology
SDGs and Personal Sovereignty: Digital Trust in the Algorithmic Age
In the wake of COVID-19, with increased need for location tracking and the sharing of biometric and medical data to combat the pandemic, a dialogue has emerged in governmental, commercial, and civil societies debating the balance between personal privacy and the protection of the public. Calls for personal data sovereignty–the…
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Learning & Education
New Standard Will Help Nations Accelerate Digital Literacy and Digital Skills Building
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global rush towards the digital transformation of nearly all aspects of daily life. Given the pace of these changes, digital literacy and digital skills have become a mandatory part of education and training for all people. It is critical for nations to rapidly…