The Smart Islands programme is transforming Hunga in Tonga by enhancing digital literacy and skills among its community members. The initiative offers training on essential topics such as basic digital literacy, online safety, and using digital services for education, finance, and power. Special focus is placed on empowering women and girls, alongside raising awareness about child online protection. This initiative supports sustainable development and community empowerment through technology, aligned with the SDG goals in the Pacific region.
Empowering Hunga communities in Tonga through digital skills
About the Project
Start and End Date
Not Available
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December
2024
Geographical Focus
Tonga
Main Beneficiary
Government and Private Sector
Status
Active
Budget ($)
Donors
Joint SDG Fund
Implementing Agency
ITU
UNOPS
Tonga Women in ICT
UNOPS
Tonga Women in ICT
Policy Area
PA6. E-commerce Skills Development
Strategic Output
6.2. Digital skills are enhanced for all
Measures
6.1.5 Provide digital and business skills training to all women entrepreneurs