ICT Development Programme for Supporting ICT Pilot Projects in Rural Areas

Introduction

The objective of the “ICT Development Programme for Supporting ICT pilot Projects in Rural Areas” is to narrow the digital divide in the Asia-Pacific region by establishing pilot projects to ensure the access to ICT in rural areas of APT Member countries and to promote and develop ICT and Broadband development in the region. This programme is funded by the extra budgetary contribution from Government of Japan.

The APT annually invites applications for pilot projects on the programme from APT members. And then the APT selects some proposals in accordance with our criteria, such as contribution to realizationof the “Bangkok Agenda”, financial support from the Governments of ATP members, sustainability of the projects, involvement of Japanese organizations or institutions.

Subject Field of the Pilot projects (example)

1. Construction of multi-purpose telecenters in rural areas

2. Introduction of new wireless technologies systems in rural areas

3. Other topics for contributing to ICT development in rural areas employing emerging technologies

Invitation for proposal for 2008's projects

For 2008's implementation, the APT is now inviting applications for pilot projects on the programme as follows.

• The maximum amount of the APT support available for one project is US$150,000. However, the appropriate amount of the budget for the project will be determined based on careful examination of the proposal prior to project implementation.
• The project is to be completed within 11 months from the date of announcement of selection by the APT secretariat .
• A higher priority will be given to the project with financial support from the proposing APT Member.

The proposals should be submitted to the APT secretariat through the APT members contact point by the end of August 2008.

Related Documents and Forms

Invitation Letter for all APT Developing Member Countries and Developing Associate Members

Scheme of the Programme

Application Form

Accounting Form

List of Selected Projects

Projects for FY 2005

Internet Access Actual Proof Experimental Plan Using Long-Distance Digital Link System (Mongolia)

e-Learning for Local Business in Rural Area by Utilizing ICT Center Connecting Through Wireless LAN in Bantayan Islands, and Bridging Digital Divide in the Philippines (Philippines)

Tele-hausline -Preliminary presentation Report (Papua New Guinea)

Projects for FY 2006

Projects for FY 2007

Pilot Study to Support Rural Education by Wireless Link (Thailand)

Contact Us

ASIA-PACIFIC TELECOMMUNITY
HRD and ICT Department
12/49, Soi 5, Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel: 662-573-0044  
Fax: 662-573-7479
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