Abstract

The purpose of this activity is to develop a connectivity strategy to address the needs of the combined Ford and IDRC-funded project on natural resources management in Tete and Manica provinces, Mozambique. It is expected to lead to the eventual establishment of a network linking organizations in the provincial capitals who are working on the project. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa, in collaboration with an independent consultant and a consultant from the Sustainable Development Network Project (SDNP), Mozambique, will be responsible for investigating various technology options to ensure the cost-effective implementation of connectivity for the Tete/Manica project. A "toolbox" of possible technology options will be developed that could be replicated on a larger scale. The toolbox is likely to include various wireless technologies, such as HF radio, satellite telephones, line-of-sight telephone line extenders, walkie-talkies, cellular telephony, etc. The proposed technology options must support voice and data transmission except for the walkie-talkies, which may be used for mobile remote access. The proposed installation of a VSAT link at the Catholic University in Beira, and the establishment of the University as an Internet Service Provider, will be taken into consideration. An implementation plan will be developed based on the results of the technology survey.

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