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The problem in the IT infrastructure in far and remote areas

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Hi Ahmad, indeed as per my intervention we need to develop models at scale to build out the core connectivity infrastructure to serve all schools (and learners). We are looking at this in the Giga project I mentioned. See https://giga.global/

millions of refugees need access to education and we need to remember these children and youth.

I hope it was recorded I joined too late and this is a topic we are starting to focus a lot at IREX as part of our data thrust initiative.

Thank you very much! ATTY. DULCE PUNZALAN (Climate Reality Leader, WG3 Convenor-ISO/TC 296, Vice Chair- BPS/ TC 76, UN Food Systems Hero; World Bamboo Ambassador, UN Global Compact; Member- ICC Connecting Business Initiative; Lecturer-United Architects of the Philippines & Dept. of Science & Technology Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic & Natural Resources R & D; *Digital Ambassador-Cultural Center PH *Legal and IPR Consultant- Space I/O; CEO- Crea 8 Innov 8 Marketing *Technical Panel Member- DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies R & D; *Member- ITU/ FAO FG-AI4A Focus Group on AI and IoT) for Digital Agriculture; *Technical Expert, ITU-U4SSC Thematic Group on Enabling People-Centred Cities through Digital Transformation | *WomenBizPH Mentor- SEARCA, ASEAN Women Strong Network & Connected Women | *Member- Alliance of Tech Transfer Professionals of the Phils & Creative Industries PH; Corporate Secretary- MAP Agribusiness & Countryside Development Foundation)