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“I am honored to join you to discuss the importance of
digitalization in the context of municipal services. Not all
local governments have the resources or infrastructure
to fully embrace digitalization. This issue can lead to a

widened digital divide and fractured access to resources
and services by constituents. However, digitalization is
not a one-size-fits-all solution. Local governments must
carefully consider the needs of their communities. New
York City is a smart city. We have embraced digitalization
because it is the best way to increase equity, public safety,
quality of life, and positive economic outcomes across
Mr. Edward Mermelstein
Commissioner the five boroughs. Mayor, Eric Adams is committed to
New York City using technology and data to lead New York City through
challenges.”

Mr. Bocar BA, CEO and also member of need to work together to overcome the economic transformation around the world.
SAMENA Council’s board, expressed that challenge of building next-generation digital This places the role of ICTs and those who
“The RISE Conference aimed to add a new infrastructure, which should ensure digital build & operate ICT infrastructure and bring
dimension to how key stakeholders from inclusion and sustainability in investments technological innovations to us in the form
within the ICT Industry, including terrestrial and in ICT development. Moreover, of new services and applications, at the
and satellite segments and beyond, and There now exists urgency to focus on forefront of revival, digital transformation,
now also from leading financial institutions, sustainability as a key principle of socio- and future development.

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