ESCAP has published a working paper that aims to examine the effect of open international gateways on broadband connectivity markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
The role of ICT at times of disaster and especially during the post-disaster search and rescue efforts are critical. The ICT sector in Bhutan still has significant strides to be made.
E-resilience refers to the ability of ICT systems to withstand, recover from and change in the face of an external disturbance such as a natural disaster. E-resilience is highly relevant to sustainable development.
An online forum discussion on "Information and Communication Technologies for Resilience" will take place until mid-December, organized by FAO and e-Agriculture.