I present my candidacy as Director Telecommunication Development Bureau of ITU. My priority as BDT Director will be to work towards a people-centered meaningful universal connectivity that provides easy and affordable access to digital opportunities for ALL. I will also ensure that BDT prioritizes skills development through upskilling and reskilling to bridge the skills gap particularly in developing countries and ensure the effective use of digital tools. I envision a BDT that is accountable, adaptable, efficient, innovative, responsive, results-based, and transparent... During my future tenure as Director of BDT, I will strongly support the creation of an enabling policy and regulatory framework that has a human face and is friendly to quality infrastructure investment for meaningful connectivity, strengthen industry and private sector participation, and foster win-win partnerships with diverse stakeholders to finance impactful connectivity projects. In a rapidly changing global..