The Connect a School Connect a Community in the Comoros project was implemented by ITU and the Comoros Autorité Nationale de Régulation des TIC (ANRTIC) between 2015 and 2016 to promote broadband connectivity in schools in remote and rural areas of the Comoros.

Ten schools were equipped with computers and training programmes were provided to schoolchildren, teachers, as well as to members of the local community.

The connected schools became knowledge centres for the local community, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups such as women and girls and persons with disabilities who could use the knowledge to improve their socio-economic well-being.

"We anticipate that the community in the area will come in large numbers to use the computers," said Mohamed Omar, Director of one of the centres. "Through Internet connectivity they can access information. This project will also help create employment opportunities."

"This ICT project was received well by the local community and they are satisfied with its outcome as they never had the opportunity before. It has made it possible to train teachers who will in turn teach the students and other members of the community," said Asmina Said Ahmed, Head of the Project Management Department at ANRTIC.

Video: Watch how Broadband Internet connectivity is bringing digital benefits to students and communities in the Comoros