Project Details


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Telecommunications Development National Plan / Plan Nacional de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones


Description

PNDT "Costa Rica: A connected society", aims to boost growth and access to ICT and make way for the creation of a favorable environment for a fair, proper social and economic development of democratic societies. The strategic paths are decrease the digital divide, efficient use of spectrum and universal and affordable access to broadband. This holistic plan promotes broadband, social inclusion, empowerment of the people, and open and transparent electronic government. After two public consultations and about 45 workshops, this is the effort of around 50 institutions of public, private, academia and civil society sectors to create value using ICTs.

Project website

http://www.micit.go.cr/images/telecomunicaciones/pndt/pndt-2015-2021.pdf


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development 2016
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 1: No poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero hunger
  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 5: Gender equality
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action
  • Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

Coverage
  • Costa Rica

Status

Completed

Start date

05 October 2015

End date

31 December 2021


Entity name

Vice Ministry of Telecommunications

Entity country—type

Costa Rica Government

Entity website

http://www.telecom.go.cr/