Status Active

Year started 2021

This training course provides valuable information on how to address the digital inclusion of older persons in the context of two global megatrends: an ageing population and the exponential rise in digital technologies. It also provides guidelines, tools and resources that aim to achieve healthier and wealthier inclusive digital societies globally. Through its three modules, the course includes holistic information on a range of key topics such as the challenges and opportunities arising from these megatrends; key elements to be considered in the process of digital inclusion; the importance of building inclusive and age-friendly environments; accessibility requirements and standards involved in developing accessible and inclusive ICTs; as well as relevant policy and strategy recommendations.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, Member States, policy-makers, decision-makers and interested stakeholders will be empowered with fundamental information and guidelines as well as with the tools and resources to be able to establish key pillars towards achieving healthier and wealthier inclusive digital societies at local, national and regional levels.

Who is this training programme for?

The target audience of the training course is ITU members, policy-makers, decision-makers and stakeholders who want to strengthen their capacity on how to address the digital inclusion of older persons by building inclusive and age-friendly digital ecosystems and environments.