E82- Bridging the Global Digital Divide- Doreen Bogdan-Martin

The International Telecommunication Union, a specialized UN agency, facilitates inter-connection of the world’s communications networks, including coordinating the precious spectrum and orbital resources that support satellites and other space missions. The impact of ITU decisions on spectrum connectivity, space services, and the private sector is unmistakable. Join Audrey Allison from The Center for Space Policy and Strategy as she talks with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau which is charged with closing the digital divide. She is the first female elected to office in the ITU’s >150-year history.The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.  It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise.  CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs.  The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!