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Pathways to Cybersecurity in Pacific
| Project No | 7RAS23073 |
| Title | Pathways to Cybersecurity in Pacific |
| Description |
Cybersecurity has been a growing concern in the Pacific region as countries have accelerated their digital transformation journeys with increased international connectivity, lessons learnt from COVID-19 and the increased use of digital services. However, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020, all developing Pacific Island countries ranked in the bottom half of scores for the Asia-Pacific region. The cybersecurity skills shortage is especially critical in the Pacific region. Therefore, this project aims to build and enhance cybersecurity capacities through the development of a certified cybersecurity capacity building programme for entry-level professionals in Pacific Island Member States seeking cybersecurity related professional opportunities, and further support the creation of internship and professional opportunities in the field of cybersecurity. |
| Area of Action |
Cybersecurity Least Developed Countries & SIDS |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Time Frame | From 1/12/2023 To 30/6/2026 |
| Beneficiary Countries | Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa (Independent State of), Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu |
| Implementing Agency | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) |
| Cooperation Agency | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC), Government of Japan |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | 100'000 - 500'000 |
| Achievements | This part is under preparation. |
