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Smart Islands in the Pacific

Project No 2RAS22070
Title Smart Islands in the Pacific
Description

Promoting development of small island communities is of critical importance in fulfilling the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Asia Pacific region. Pacific Island countries aim to bring the benefits of the digital transformation to its citizens adopting a whole of government and Smart Islands approach. The project aims to provide assistance to three Pacific Islands countries (Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu) on Smart Islands, which is aimed at providing affordable and sustainable access to digital networks and services to communities in islands.

Area of Action Digital Inclusion
ICT Applications
Least Developed Countries & SIDS
Status Ongoing
Time Frame From 1/10/2022 To 31/12/2024
Beneficiary Countries Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu
Implementing Agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Cooperation Agency Governments of Pacific Islands Countries
Financial Scale (CHF) 100'000 - 500'000
Achievements This part is under preparation.