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.
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.
