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Rural Telecommunications Development in Least Developed Countries
| Project No | 7GLO03043 |
| Title | Rural Telecommunications Development in Least Developed Countries |
| Description | The aim of the project is to assist ITU Member States that have suffered one form or another of an emergency situation. Under this project ITU will, upon request by a State Member, deploy 15 Inmarsat GAN satellite terminals donated by Inmarsat to assist in disaster mitigation and relief. |
| Area of Action |
Least Developed Countries & SIDS Emergency Telecommunications |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Time Frame | From 1/1/2003 To 31/8/2024 |
| Related ITU Webpages |  http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Emergency-Telecommunications/Pages/default.aspx
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| Implementing Agency | ITU |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | More than 1'000'000 |
| Achievements | Expected outcomes include the development of strengthened frameworks for ICT deployment, enhancing connectivity and access to information, medical services, and education. It focuses on developing and deploying technologies beneficial to least developed countries, aiming for widespread societal impact. The project also emphasizes cooperation with like-minded organizations, promoting technology development and investment in new technologies to stimulate telecommunications infrastructure growth. |
