Live: Digital technologies are disrupting how young people live

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the centrality of digital in our lives, as reaffirmed by young people in SIDS who were using digital to work and study from home - and to stay connected. From education to employment, communications and innovation, digital tools and technologies are essential components of economies and societies. In SIDS, they can ease the constraints of remoteness and geographical distance, play an important role in mitigating the effects and impacts of climate change, slow the ‘brain drain’ caused by the migration of young and talented populations, and improve the effectiveness and inclusiveness of governments.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable Cities and Communities