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Centre of Excellence Network in the Americas Region - Phase II

Project No 7RLA07005
Title Centre of Excellence Network in the Americas Region - Phase II
Description This project phase will build on and consolidate the gains and benefits derived from implementing Phase 1 of the CoE(AMS)(2001-2007). The project aims to:
(i) consolidate the excellence’s network, supervisory structure, management system and continue delivering high-level capacity building solutions to governmental authorities, regulatory bodies and the senior executives and managers of operators and service providers;
(ii) develop and deliver training programmes in the areas of telecommunication policy, regulation, telecommunication management and new technologies and services;
(iii) increase the participation of all regional entities in the activities of the CoE;
(iv) consolidate mechanisms to achieve self-sufficiency for the CoE region through the establishment and application of the criteria of cost recovery, distribution of responsibilities among project participants, and the promotion and systematic marketing of its various products and activities;
(v) ensure an attractive annual offer that fulfils the expectations of participants and partners ensuring a high level of satisfaction among all.
Area of Action Capacity Building
Status Implemented
Time Frame From 1/1/2008 To 31/12/2010
Implementing Agency ITU
Project Document Open Document
Financial Scale (CHF) 100'000 - 500'000
Achievements Main Achievements
The AMS CoE was financially self-sufficient
Training programmes fulfilled the expectation of participants and activities in general were positively evaluated
Tailor-made face-to-face courses were delivered in compliance with the request of governmental authorities and it represents the need of stimulating face- to – face training