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“If we are not inclusive, and if we are not truly
multi stakeholder in our approach, governments
alone will not be able to deliver the goods. We
need the full participation of the private sector

and Civil Society, Academia and Technology
Community to make this happen. We have
an ambitious goal. We want to achieve near
Universal connectivity by 2030. This would
require full involvement of the private sector Amandeep Gill
in terms of innovative financing arrangements, Under-Secretary General & Special Envoy
innovative mix of technologies, and in working on Technology - United Nations

with those who can enhance the demand side
of the equation.”

the public sector and as a robust and cutting-edge digital
architecture has been created in Saudi Arabia in alignment
with the national Vision 2030, the RISE Conference aimed to
extend knowledge support on multiple areas.

The Saudi Communication, Space & Technology
Commission (CSTC, formerly CITC), led by H.E. Governor
Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, who delivered a keynote during
the opening of RISE, also has been a decisive force that has
empowered the Saudi ICT ecosystem to progress and grow
in the desired national policy direction. The Commission
continues to emphasize on the need for regional regulatory
authorities to enhance strategic cooperation in developing
the digital economy and is pursuing a long-term vision of
digital transformation and sustainability at its heart.

The United Nations’ specialized agency focused on ICT

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