INTRODUCTION
This ICT Pilot Projects for Rural Areas (Category-II) Programme is formerly known as “ICT Development Programme for Supporting ICT Pilot Project in Rural Areas” or EBC-J3 Programme. The objective of the “ICT Pilot Projects for Rural Areas” is to address practical challenges and contribute directly to significant and sustainable social/economic impacts through the promotion of pilot projects, which are implemented collaboratively by Japan and countries across the Asia-Pacific region, to support access to ICT in rural areas and to facilitate the development of ICT infrastructures / services 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. The APT selects some proposals in accordance with our criteria, such as contribution to the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the APT for 2024-2026, financial support from the Governments of APT members, sustainability of the projects, involvement of Japanese organizations or institutions. From 2024, the programme will be implemented in accordance with Strategic Plan of the APT for 2024-2026.
SUBJECT FIELD OF THE ICT PILOT PROJECTS
(1) Digital Connectivity for Rural Area
(2) Digital Transformation for Addressing Social Challenges
(3) Emerging Technologies in Telecommunication/ICT
(4) Network Resilience
(5) Disaster Preparedness for Risk Reduction and Mitigation
(6) Cybersecurity
(7) Others
MAIN FEATURE OF THE ICT PILOT PROJECTS IN RURAL AREAS (Category-II)
The maximum amount of the APT support available for one project is US$200,000. 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 14 months from the date that the APT Secretariat receives the acceptance letter from the awarded organization in response to the announcement of selection by the APT Secretariat.
A higher priority will be given to the project with financial support from the proposing APT Member.
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Invitation Letter
Strategic Plan of the APT for 2024-2026
SCHEME OF THE PROGRAMME AND RELEVANT FORMS FOR 2026's PILOT PROJECTS (APT Forms)
Category-II Attachment-1 Scheme of the Programme
Category-II Attachment-2 Application Form and Annexes
Category-II Attachment-3 Accounting Form and Budget Plan
DSA Rate (April 2026)
List of ICT Experts
Contacts
APT Secretariat, HRD and ICT Department
12/49, Soi 5, Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel: +662 573 0044
Fax: +662 573 7479
Email: [email protected]