We still have some distance to travel to achieve universal and affordable broadband- H.E Kagame

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00:13 >> This is the third time for us to convene in Rwanda,

00:17 starting more than a decade ago in 2011.

00:24 We have come a long way since then, but we still have some distance to travel

00:33 to achieve universal and affordable broadband.

00:37 It is very encouraging to see that our broadband commission community is

00:47 as energetic and focused as ever.

00:53 So I really want to thank you all for your continued commitment to our shared agenda.

01:01 As an example, Rwanda has already benefited from such a partnership efforts

01:07 as a lead country in the Giga Initiative led by the ITU and UNICEF.

01:20 The pilot project in 63 schools has resulted in a quadrupling of capacity

01:30 and a 55% reduction in cost.

01:36 But one thing is sure, all of the challenges we face can be handled faster, better,

01:45 and more equitably by investing in universal affordable broadband.

01:53 [ Music ]

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