Tae Yoo

“The Internet empowers people to have a direct impact on an emergency situation on a global scale.”

“Cultivating a global incubator network would help people from all backgrounds bring creative ideas to market and launch startups that generate more jobs - and would also align to the growing interest among youth for entrepreneurship.”

“Together, we have the power to inspire, connect, and deliver on new opportunities and rich experiences that can open doors to innovation and progress while growing global economies and increasing well-being.”

“To prepare for the workforce, you have to understand the world.”

“As educated girls become women, they can transform local communities and act as role models for younger girls.”

“Broadband connections allow us to access more robust types of content, services, and applications - video chat versus email, or live streaming versus chat, for example. Yet if we look beyond our own personal use, we can see that broadband Internet access is not merely a convenience: it is a powerful force for social change.”

“The public and private sectors in Afghanistan must work together to create an ICT-educated workforce.”

“Progress to reduce hunger is being made by tackling both the cause and the consequences of extreme poverty and famine.”

“Women really are the stewards of the community and their families.”

“Broadband connectivity can be a powerful catalyst as well as an anchor for economic and social advancement in developing countries. It creates jobs and business opportunities that lead to greater economic development.”

“ICT careers are becoming more complex as a result of the digital revolution, where smarter connections are being made between people, processes, data, and things.”

“Health care needs are paramount after a disaster, and medical personnel fight against time to reach and assist victims.”

“Solving the unemployment challenge means developing competitive skills so there are more qualified people eligible for the jobs today and the ones that will be created in the future.”

“To make a significant and lasting impact, nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations around the world need to work together. We know that if we bring people together, they find innovative solutions.”

“Equipping a girl with even rudimentary ICT skills can make a difference in her productivity when she grows up, and this is especially true in developing regions and even in jobs that are viewed as 'low-tech.'”

“Technological innovation is bringing digital solutions to sectors that have previously lacked access to technology, including the non-profit community.”

“Social incubators not only create economic impact but also have impact across sectors, such as healthcare, education, and the environment. As the interest in social innovation increases, there is a greater need to help existing programs improve and build new programs.”

“For a competitive and sustainable economy, the U.S. must have a skilled and well-trained workforce that can meet the evolving needs of industry, such as in education and health care.”

“As global organizations, governments, NGOs, and corporations plan for the years ahead, we must ensure that broadband deployment for the whole world is a priority.”

“After a natural disaster, safe drinking water is a priority. Humans can live longer without food than water, so communication about clean water is essential to help avoid the risk of cholera, dysentery, malnutrition, famine, and death.”