Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States - ICT

Leveraging Investments in Broadband for National Development: the Case of Vanuatu (2018)

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:37:00 +0000

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A fisherman can now text for help in Vanuatu.

Tom Perry / World Bank

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) typically encounter many challenges in the development of broadband infrastructure and services to encompass all communities regardless of geographic and socio-economic circumstances. In Vanuatu, communities relying predominantly on subsistence agriculture are spread over some 65 islands in an area of the Pacific particularly prone to regular natural disasters. Many communities do not have ready access to basic infrastructure (including roads and electricity), transport and health services. The isolated location of communities, coupled with a lack of resources, contributes to the difficulties in providing universal high-quality education, and only primary schooling is offered free of charge. In this setting, the availability and accessibility of reliable broadband communications can potentially support profound developmental change.The case studies document how the selected LDCs are leveraging investment in broadband to contribute towards the achievement of sustainable development.

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Leveraging Investments in Broadband for National Development: The Case of Cambodia (2018)

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:43:00 +0000

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Strengthening climate information and early warning systems in Cambodia.

UNDP Cambodia

In regard to affordability and use, Cambodia has both the cheapest mobile Internet prices and the third highest mobile data usage in the world. Internet usage in the country is second highest among Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Virtually the entire nation is covered by a mobile signal and almost half the population over the age of 14 had a smartphone in 2016. These are remarkable achievements for an LDC.This report, based on field research and primary source material, reviews steps that the Kingdom of Cambodia has taken to leverage broadband Internet for national development.

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ICTs, LDCs and the SDGs: Achieving Universal and Affordable Internet

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:27:00 +0000

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ITU

This report highlights the opportunities that ICTs deliver to tackle development challenges in the most vulnerable countries in the world. This report analyzes ICT developments in the LDCs and tracks progress towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 9.c, to "significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020". Its analysis is based on a new, three-dimensional framework which classifies LDCs into three categories based on their overall performance across the areas of access, affordability and skills. This will help countries identify areas that are most pressing and where to direct policy and scarce financial and human resources

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