How do governments decide which technologies power their national networks? In an era where digital infrastructure shapes economic growth, security, and global influence, technology decisions are increasingly geopolitical decisions.
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Ledénika Méndez, ILG 2023, has been named the winner of the 2026 ILG Impact Award for her strategic vision and innovative public leadership in the project Smart Villages, Sustainable Wellbeing. A fundamental part of this success has been fostering collaboration among government, civil society organizations, and the private sector through the establishment of agreements and legal instruments benefiting historically marginalized rural communities. Free Internet access has transformed geographic isolation into connectivity, empowering communities to strengthen their digital skills, economy, and overall wellbeing.
Pedro Alejandro Urruchurtu Noselli, GCL 2016, has been honored with the 2026 GCL Impact Award in recognition of his leadership and courage in service of freedom and democracy in Venezuela, even at the risk of his own life. Through his project Ethos, later applied in practice within the movement Vente Venezuela, he has promoted political education and civic action with a multiplier effect. He has helped bring international visibility to the reality of his country and is an active member of the LALP alumni network. His cohort nominated him unanimously - marking the first time in the program’s history - and he received support from multiple GCL generations as a finalist for the award.
