Project No | 7RAF08073-01 |
Title | Broadband Wireless Network in Africa |
Description |
1. Deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure for identified areas in selected countries in Africa; 2. Development of ICT applications; 3. Training local experts on the operation of deployed wireless communication networks; 4. Development of national ICT broadband network plans for the entire territory of the beneficiary countries that will deliver free or low cost digital access for schools and hospitals, and for undeserved populations in rural and remote areas; 5. Development of an impact assessment report; 6. Quarterly and final reporting to the Foundation, consistent with the terms of the Grant Agreement. |
The outputs of this project include:
Area of Action |
Technology & Network Development |
Status | Implemented |
Time Frame | From 1/10/2008 To 31/10/2012 |
Beneficiary Countries | Burundi, Burkina Faso, Lesotho, Mali, Rwanda (Republic of), Eswatini |
Implementing Agency | ITU |
Cooperation Agency | McCaw Foundation |
Financial Scale (CHF) | More than 1'000'000 |
Achievements | Will be updated following the completion of the project |