USTDA Supports ICT Access in the Philippines, Creating Opportunities for U.S. Companies
February 7, 2019
(USTDA)
Manila, Philippines – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a
grant to the Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology
(DICT) to support implementation of the Philippines National Broadband Network
Project. The grant will fund technical assistance to help DICT advance its
plans to provide broadband access to underserved markets throughout the
Philippines.
The advisors, which are to be selected by DICT from qualified U.S. firms, will
assist DICT in refining technical and operational designs, assessing future
market demand, and preparing documentation required for the financing and
implementation of the network.
“This grant demonstrates USTDA’s commitment to supporting the development of
quality information and communications infrastructure and broadband capabilities
in the Philippines,” said Thomas R. Hardy, USTDA’s Acting Director. “At
the same time, this project will expand opportunities for U.S. companies to
deliver innovative technologies and solutions in the Philippines market.”
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Kim, signed the grant on behalf of
USTDA, along with DICT Acting Secretary Eliseo M. Rio Jr., during a ceremony at
DICT headquarters in Manila.
“The U.S. is a strong friend, partner, and ally of the Philippines, and I am
proud to expand our partnership in technology and communications,” said
Ambassador Kim. “This grant supports the Philippine government’s goal of
improving connectivity across the country and transitioning towards a digital
economy.”
The opportunity to conduct this USTDA-sponsored technical assistance will be
competed through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (www.fbo.gov). A link to the
announcement will be posted to USTDA’s website at www.ustda.gov in the coming
weeks. Interested firms should submit proposals according to the instructions
in the FBO announcement.
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