Information & Communications Technology

Despite the great progress in deepening regional connectivity through information and communication technologies, Asia and the Pacific is still the most digitally divided region in the world, with less than eight per cent of the population connected to affordable and reliable high-speed Internet. As a result, millions of people are shut out from transformative digital opportunities in education, health and financial services. Women and girls, in particular, have lower levels of access to broadband Internet and other knowledge-enhancing technologies. The Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway initiative aims to increase the availability and affordability of broadband Internet for all people across Asia and the Pacific.

Infrastructure, Corridor, Development, Analysis, Infrastructure, escap

Information & Communications Technology

Infrastructure Corridor Development Series Part I: In-Depth Analysis of Three Promising Infrastructure Corridors

2 July 2021

The Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration (RECI) initiative of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) aims to promote integrated markets for goods, services, information and capital; infrastructure connectivity; financial cooperation; and economic and technical cooperation through a multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach. Promoting seamless connectivity in transport, energy and information and communications technology (ICT) is a central pillar of the RECI initiative.

ESCAP (72), Toolkit (17), Planning (362), infrastructure (167), Corridors (478), Mongolia (395)

Information & Communications Technology

ESCAP Web-Toolkit for Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors (Kyrgyzstan)

21 May 2021

ESCAP Web-Toolkit for Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors

The Training Workshop Series on "ESCAP Web-Toolkit for Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors " is delivered on 17 May, 13.00 (GMT+7, Bangkok) for Kazakhstan, on 19 May, 13.00 (GMT+7, Bangkok) for Mongolia, and on21 May, 13.00 (GMT+7, Bangkok) for Kyrgyzstan policy makers and invited participants.