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Development of Satellite Communications Capacity and Emergency Communications Solutions for the Pacific Islands
| Project No | 7RAS14050 |
| Title | Development of Satellite Communications Capacity and Emergency Communications Solutions for the Pacific Islands |
| Description | This project aims to develop low cost, reliable, diverse satellite communications capacity for the socio-economic development of the Pacific Islands region utilizing un-used satellite capacity. |
| Area of Action |
Least Developed Countries & SIDS Emergency Telecommunications |
| Status | Implemented |
| Time Frame | From 1/10/2014 To 31/5/2020 |
| Beneficiary Countries | Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa (Independent State of), Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu |
| Implementing Agency | ITU |
| Cooperation Agency | ITSO, INTELSAT, INMARSAT and KACIFIC BROADBAND |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | 500'000 - 1'000'000 |
| Achievements |
Agreements were signed with 9 out of 11 beneficiary countries. The installation of satellite connectivity was notable to have supported post disaster impact management. Solar solutions were also provided to counter the recurring costs of electricity. In total 94 satellite connectivity terminals provided to beneficiary governments • 19 C-band Terminals • 35 Ku band Terminals • 40 Ka band terminals. Technical skills development trainings were held, such as: Two face-to-face trainings on different systems and online support for Ka band installations. The beneficiary governments also conducted training the local communities in the use of supplied IT equipment. The nominated technical staff in Ministries were trained to install 4 Network Management System (the satellite service providers have their own NMS capable to monitor the On the impact and business model strategies, a report was prepared and key considerations shared at the RDF-ASP 2020. |
