Project Info
Project Code
0203O
Tranche
T03
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Closed
Title
Renewable energy for information and the provision of communication services in rural areas of developing countries
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
UNEP
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$260,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
Energy
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To identify options and a structured approach for using renewable energy (e.g., solar photovoltaics) technologies for powering information and communication technologies in rural areas of developing countries
Expected Outcome 2
An inventory of innovative policy incentives and institutions capable of initiating and accelerating the rapid deployment of RE-powered ICTs and services in rural areas
Expected Outcome 3
Action plan(s) for implementation of demonstration projects showcasing model RE-powered ICTs (focusing on wireless applications) and deployment strategy(ies) in selected regions