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| Entity: |
UNESCAP - Information, Communication and Space Technology Division (ICSTD) website of the entity |
| Activity: |
Toward Improved Connectivity for the Pacific |
| Activity description: | Pacific island states have been served by a diversity of telecommunication mechanisms, from submarine cable and satellite to 2-way radio. However, the return of global enthusiasm for building connectivity "pipe" and applications, plus other circumstances including new institution-building in the Caribbean, offer opportunities and modalities for the Pacific to benefit considerably from modern telecoms. ESCAP has conducted a study of the situation, and is working with Pacific island states and other stakeholders toward improving telecoms (and benefits therefrom) for the Pacific. |
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| Entity from: International |
| Geographical coverage of the activity: Regional |
| WSIS action lines related to this activity:
Theme 1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development [ICT for sustainable development] [National e-strategies] [Partnerships] Theme 2. Information and communication infrastructure Theme 3. Access to information and knowledge Theme 4. Capacity building Theme 6. Enabling environment Theme 7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life [E-government] [E-business] [E-learning] [E-health] [E-employment] [E-environment] [Ensure sustainable ICTs] [Monitor/prevent disasters] Theme 8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content Theme 10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society Theme 11. International and regional cooperation |
| Related MDGs:
MDG 1. Eradicate poverty and hunger MDG 7. Ensure environmental sustainability MDG 8. Develop a global partnership for development |
| Activity type: Project |
| Time scale: Ongoing: 01/10/2006 - 01/12/2007 |
| Partners: Office of the High Commissioner for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing Countries (UN-OHRLLS), Special Unit for South-South Cooperation, Government of Turkey, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, ITU, and others. |