The Smart Villages and Smart Islands initiative addresses development challenges by accelerating digital transformation at the grassroots level and addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by communities with emphasis on vulnerable populations.
ITU’s Smart Villages and Smart Islands Initiative
Vanuatu
About the Program
Start and End Date
January
2022
-
December
2025
Geographical Focus
Vanuatu
Main Beneficiary
Government and Private Sector
Status
Active
Donors
Australia, Japan, SDG Joint Fund
Budget
$0
Policy Area
PA2. ICT Infrastructure & Services
PA5. Electronic Payment Solutions
PA6. E-commerce Skills Development
PA5. Electronic Payment Solutions
PA6. E-commerce Skills Development
Strategic Output
- 2.2. Supply of general and last-mile domestic connectivity is expanded across the Pacific
- 5.1. Non-bank digital payment solutions for E-commerce are deployed across the Pacific
- 6.2. Digital skills are enhanced for all
SDGs
