Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin has become the first woman to be elected as secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union .Originally founded in 1865 to manage the first international telegraph networks, the ITU now has an important role in facilitating the use of radio, satellite and the internet.The American will succeed Houlin Zhao, who has been in the role since 2014, when her term begins on 1 January 2023.
There had been concerns ahead of the election because Ms Bogdan-Martin's opponent had previously called for"Whether it's today's children or our children's children, we need to provide them with a strong and stable foundation for growth," Ms Bogdan-Martin said following her win. "The world is facing significant challenges - escalating conflicts, a climate crisis, food security, gender inequalities, and 2.7 billion people with no access to the internet."Immensely proud to be the first woman ever elected to the post ofWe've finally smashed a 157-y.o.
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