Output Report on ITU-D Question 5/1 Telecommunications/ICTs for rural and remote areas Study period 2022-2025
Acknowledgments
Table of contents
Executive summary
Abbreviations and acronyms
Chapter 1 – Overview of findings of the previous study period (2018-2021), and scope of the current study period (2022-2025)
     1.1 Introduction
     1.2 Overview of the findings of the previous study period (2018-2021)
     1.3 Scope of the current study
     1.4 Methodology
Chapter 2 – Modern techniques, technologies, and sustainable and cost-effective solutions impacting the provision of ICTs and the availability of broadband digital infrastructure, for rural and remote areas
     2.1 Quality of service including maintenance and operational aspects
     2.2 Sustainable deployment of networks and services in rural and remote areas based on economic and social indicators
     2.3 Financing mechanisms including universal service funds
Chapter 3 – Policies, mechanisms and regulatory initiatives to reduce the digital divide
     3.1 Digital divide between urban and rural and remote areas
     3.2 Strategies for the integration of ICTs in education, and promotion of innovation to achieve national economic development and growth
     3.3 Access to services in local languages for indigenous people and people with specific needs
     3.4 Promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
     3.5 Affordability of services/devices for rural and remote areas
     3.6 Integration and implementation of emerging technologies in rural and remote areas
Chapter 4 – Business models for sustainable development of networks and service
     4.1 Increasing availability of telecommunication that provide enhanced connectivity at lower costs
     4.2 Complementary access and village connectivity networks in accordance with national regulations
     4.3 Affordability of services/devices for rural and remote areas
     4.4 Effective use of universal service funds
Chapter 5 – Integration and promotion of Internet applications for rural and remote areas
     5.1 E-commerce
     5.2 E-agriculture
     5.3 E-learning
     5.4 E-health
     5.5 E -applications for different Sectors
Chapter 6 – Conclusions and guidelines
     6.1 Conclusions
     6.2 Guidelines
          6.2.1 Infrastructure development and technology selection
          6.2.2 Financing and business models
          6.2.3 Regulatory and policy frameworks
          6.2.4 Digital skills, adoption, and applications
          6.2.5 Monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge sharing
     6.3 The future of Question 5/1
          6.3.1 Need for further studies
          6.3.2 Proposal
Annex A – Summary of contributions
Annex B – List of lessons learned
Annex C – Authors of this Report