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This paper discusses the challenges faced by vulnerable communities in accessing broadband connectivity in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It explores partnerships and strategies for bridging the digital divide and ensuring information and communications access for all. The paper is presented at CANTO's 35th Annual Conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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  1. Bridging the Digital Divide ___________________________ Partnerships & Strategies for Greater Broadband Connectivity in LAC Information & communications for the most vulnerable ______________________________________________________ CANTO’s 35thAnnual Conference Port of Spain, Trinidad, 22 – 24 July 2019 Kim I. Mallalieu The University of the West Indies

  2. Essentials _________________ Small-scale fishers • Most exposed • Most vulnerable • Most excluded SYSTEM

  3. CALL FOR ACTION ___________________________ • Rugged, low-cost, long-range, multi-purpose communication: service, device, competencies • Multi-sector, inter- and intra- agency, disciplinary, country • Learn from lessons

  4. Traditional Pathways ___________________________ • Direct LOS  Terrestrial Repeater  Satellite  HAPS| CAP • Voice only  Message  Data  Rich media  Wearable • Instrumental  Informational  Transactional  Strategic • Service cost • Usability • Literacy • Infrastructure • Procedures • License cost • Literacy • Service cost & model • Device cost • Literacy

  5. Call for Action: Partnerships ___________________ Service • National authorities: fisheries, national security, maritime, port • Regulators • International agencies • Standards bodies • Manufacturers & assoc’s • RDI orgs & communities • Operators • Accessible • Affordable Device • Standards bodies • Manufacturers • National authorities • International agencies • Fishers & their assoc’s • RDI orgs & communities including universities, amateur radio societies, volunteers • Fit for purpose • Fit for user Skills • Authorities: maritime, fisheries, port, coast guard, DRM, MET • Regulators • Training institutions • Volunteers including HAM societies • International development agencies • Livelihoods • Safety • Participation • Actualization

  6. Strategy ___________________________ • Focus • Share • Brainstorm • Offer • Do

  7. Let’s Talk. Thank You We Can Solve these Problems Together ______________________

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