ITU Tech Monthly | How countries can build thriving innovation ecosystems

How can countries build the innovation ecosystems needed to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world?

In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we sit down with Mohamed Ba, Head of Service for Digital Innovation at ITU, to explore the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development and how it is helping countries strengthen innovation capacity, accelerate digital transformation, and support entrepreneurship.

Interviewer: Max Jacobson-Gonzalez

Find out:

• What innovation ecosystems are and why they matter
• How countries can assess innovation readiness and build national strategies 
• The role of entrepreneurship in digital development 
• Why collaboration between governments, regulators, academia, industry, and investors is essential 
• How strategic foresight helps countries prepare for AI and emerging technologies

As countries navigate rapid technological change, the conversation highlights practical approaches to building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable digital economies.

Learn more about the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development: 
https://www.itu.int/innovation-alliance

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