International Connectivity
Tuesday, 11 January 2011 11:44
ICT-based inclusive growth and poverty reduction in the Pacific
Network Strategies Limited was engaged by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in conjunction with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), to undertake a study of potential ICT interventions for inclusive growth and poverty reduction in the Pacific (Project TA-7399 REG).The objective of the project is to develop a preliminary…
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 18:36
Report on O3B staellite for the Pacific
ADB commissioned Network Strategies and SPC to investigate the suitability of the new O3B satellite services for Psaciofic Islands as part of an evaluation of ICT in the Pacific O3B is a low earth orbiting set of satellites that will be launched in 2012. The 8 satelliteswill orbit the earth…
Thursday, 28 October 2010 20:57
Enhancing Pacific Connectivity - The current situation, opportunities for progress
Compiling new socio-economic and connectivity indicators, the study finds most Pacific states delivering on health care and education, with many people noting that socio-economic opportunities provided by affordable and effective communications may now be a high priority. The study describes opportunities for improved cable and satellite connectivity, and for the…
Saturday, 16 October 2010 20:52
What Role should Governments Play in Broadband Development?
Broadband as a key driver of economic growth and the competitiveness of nations. Recent World Bank research, presented in the Information and Communication for Development 2009 report, suggests that the contribution of broadband to economic growth is indeed substantial, and may be more profound than comparable narrowband or voice-based ICTs,…