Projects’ objectives include:

• Fostering the implementation of value-added IP applications in economic and social sectors;
• Extending the social and economic benefits of ICTs to all segments of society;
• Ensuring sustainability in development of telecommunication/ICT networks.

• E-application web site
• Emergency Telecommunication web site

• Support for inter-ministerial network development;
• Training in the use of secure and trusted Internet infrastructure and applications, to enhance government services;
• Development of Internet-based services and applications for citizens, with a view to increasing government efficiency and transparency.

• Support for the connection of hospitals and clinics;
• Work to improve access to health information in rural areas and exchange of medical information;
• Development of national standards for health information management and information technology;
• Production of relevant studies on the application of telecommunication in health care.

• Support for the establishment of a favourable legal environment for e-commerce by assisting Member States in the area of legislative reform;
• Development of services based on digital certification, e-signature, e-commerce and the protection of consumer rights for e-transactions.

ITU intervenes in :

• Disaster preparedness through standards for public telecommunications services and interoperability of telecom networks;

• Disaster mitigation through radio-communication, establishment of globally/regionally harmonized frequency bands, application of satellite services, support to emergency broadcasting maritime and public safety signals;

• Capacity building activities;

• Relief and reconstruction operations;