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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 31/12/2025
Beneficiary Countries Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu
Implementing Agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Cooperation Agency Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Financial Scale (CHF) 100'000 - 500'000
Achievements - Min. 3 countries assisted in developing Smart Islands Programme for identified Smart Islands
- 5,000 people impacted through improved connectivity and/or digital services
- Min. 3 case studies and reports conducted
- Min. 500 participants in the three identified countries enhanced awareness & min. 200 participants enhanced skills (out of which women 50%, youth 30%)
- Min. 2 digital services in each beneficiary country delivered

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