The purpose of the project is to provide basic telecommunication infrastructure in rural areas of Laos. The administration and small entrepreneurs are provided with individual telephone lines whereas the public is served via public call offices. Beside voice services users have access to fax, email and internet. The owner and operator of the project, Lao Telecommunication Company Ltd, is a joint venture between the Government of Lao and a Thai partner. Investments are accompanied by a technical assistance component to assist the Lao Government and the regulatory body to improve sector organisation and set-up.
WSIS action lines related to this activity: Theme 1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
Theme 2. Information and communication infrastructure
Theme 4. Capacity building
Theme 6. Enabling environment
Theme 12. Achieving WSIS targets (PoA, Section B)
Related MDGs: MDG 1. Eradicate poverty and hunger
MDG 8. Develop a global partnership for development
Activity type:
Project, Programme
Time scale:
Ongoing: 14111994 - 14112007
Partners:
Lao Telecommunications Company and Ministry of Communication, Transport, Post and Construction
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