Our Achievements in Digital Divide Reduction Projects

Fiscal year
Project name
Organizations concerned
Country
2019
Addition of distributed clouds and education/training application functions to the academic network system for university education and research
University of Computer Studies (Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi), University of Information Technology (Yangon), Yangon Technological University
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
2019
Survey for the standardization of emergency medical service data
Communications carrier (TOT), NIEM, Ubon Ratchathani Province, NECTEC, Kasetsart University, NSTDA, Sapasit Hospital (Ubon Ratchathani Province), GOLETA NETWORKS Co., Ltd., Nihon Kohden Corporation, NICT
Kingdom of Thailand
2018
Installation of an effective pilot broadband network for the development of communities in Dhar, Nepal
ICT4D, Local Government of Dhar, Ministry of Information and Communications of Nepal, Global Plan, OCC Corporation
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
2017
Pilot project of an academic cloud system for nationwide computer universities in Myanmar, for building ICT capabilities including countermeasures for cyber security
University of Information Technology, University of Computer Studies (Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi, Dawei, and other 14 universities), Yangon Technological University, Fujitsu, Waseda University, Okayama Prefectural University
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
2016
Pilot project for building a public cloud system connecting computer-related universities by adding it to the on-campus cloud built at the University of Information Technology, to improve ICT knowledge and academic research
University of Information Technology, University of Computer Studies (Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi, and Dawei), Yangon Technological University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Information, Fujitsu, Waseda University
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
2016
Research project of problem solving and its ICT solution (mobile application) for supporting farmers in Bangladesh
Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Agriculture, local government, development vendor (EATL)
People's Republic of Bangladesh
2016
Project of the standardization and demonstration/research of data and processes for realizing an integrated management system for disaster relief activities
Communications carrier (TOT), Kasetsart University, local government, AIT University, The University of Tokyo, Chubu University
Kingdom of Thailand
2015
Pilot project for broadband Internet connections using VSAT at three locations in rural areas where nomadic tribes live
Ministries and agencies in charge of information and communications (ITPTA, CRC)VSAT communications company
Mongolia
2015
Research and investigation of GPS and GIS application technologies via the demonstration of a traffic monitoring system for buses, to reduce traffic problems such as air pollution, traffic jams, and traffic accidents
Ministry of Information and Communications, National Institute of Information and Communications Strategy (NIICS), Hanoi bus company
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2014
Demonstration and research for building an on-campus cloud computing system for advanced education in universities
University of Information Technology (UIT), Waseda University
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
2014
Demonstration and research on a flash flooding early-warning device using M2M technologies and cloud services
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), Local Government of Quang NamWaseda University
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2014
Experts' survey of mobile applications and their usages in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), related ministries and agencies (Agriculture, Information, Health, Disaster, etc.)
People's Republic of Bangladesh
2013
Demonstration and research for establishing a resource center and building an optical fiber network for government office networks because the networks cannot connect to external broadband communications
Department of Information Communication & Technology (DICT), (electric power companies, hospitals, ministries and agencies), OCC Corporation
Republic of Nauru
2013
Implementation of training for optical fiber fusion technology and the increase of communication traffic
Ministry of Information and Communications, communications carrier (MINTA)
Republic of the Marshall Islands
2012
Joint research on policies and measures for the installation and continuity of telecenters in clinics, for health care, remote diagnosis, and emergency communications on isolated remote islands
Department of Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure (TCI), Department of Health and Social Affairs, provincial government, tribal chief meeting
Federated States of Micronesia
2012
Investigation and research on the preparation and utilization applications for launching Mongolia’s own satellite
Ministries and agencies in charge of information and communications (ITPTA, CRC), National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, SKY PerfecTV, Kyushu Institute of Technology
Mongolia
2012
Pilot installation and demonstration/evaluation project for a broadband user access network and operation and maintenance optimized for the rural areas of the Kingdom of Bhutan (three locations, verification of three technologies: WiMAX, Handover-WiFi, Optical fiber cables)
Department of Information Technology and Telecom (DITT), communications carriers (TASHI, (BT)), local government, departments (Health, Education, District administration, Tourism)KDDI Engineering, OCC Corporation
Kingdom of Bhutan
2012
Research for building a resource center including not only an ICT telecenter, but also existing library
Department of Information Communication & Technology (DICT), departments (Finance, Media, Education), University of the South Pacific, central hospital,National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
Republic of Nauru
2011
Technical training for mobile communications and ICT technologies
Myanmar Computer FederationForval
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
2011
Research for building a WiMAX-based access network in mountainous rural areas
Ministry of Information and Communications, communications carriers, local government, schools, clinics, monasteriesThe ITU Association of Japan
Kingdom of Bhutan
2011
Construction of a pilot femtocell network using satellite connections on remote islands
Department of Transportation and Communications, Marshall TelecomThe ITU Association of Japan
Republic of the Marshall Islands
2011
Joint research on the use of ICT for the visually impaired (demonstration of building an ICT center for the visually impaired and the recommendation of political policies and measures)
Ministry of Information and Communications, National Institute of Information and Communications Strategy (NIICS)Association for the Visually Impaired, School for the Visually Impaired, Waseda University
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2010
Information sharing and the establishment of video conference functions for improving education on islands
Marine conservation school, high schoolsLocal overseas cooperation volunteers
Republic of the Philippines
2010
Investigation and research on femtocell communications using satellite connections on remote islands
Department of Transportation and Communications, Marshall Telecom
Republic of the Marshall Islands
2010
Installation, evaluation, and research of a monitoring system (NMS) for collecting information such as the operation data of constructed networks and PCs
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC), Royal University of Phnom Penh, Telecom Cambodia
Kingdom of Cambodia
2009
Joint research on advanced human resource development learning and training system utilizing the characteristics of social networking services (SNS) (Sample educational material: Standardization activities)
Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), National Institute of Information and Communications Strategy (NIICS), Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT)Waseda University, Telecommunication Technology Committee (TTC)
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2009
Research on measures and political measures for building a pilot VSAT system and telecenter for demonstration and securing continuity of remote education and health care on an isolated lonely island (rural area)
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (Department of Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure, Department of Education, Department of Health and Social Affairs), State governments of Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Kosrae, each state's Department of Education, Madolenihmw City government, Micronesia Telecom, Micronesia university (1), high schools (2) and elementary schools (3), Waseda University
Federated States of Micronesia
2009
Recovery from issues with wireless LAN equipment for Internet connection to schools (Equipment replacement: Preah Vihear Region)
NGO (JRfC), Schools (Preah Vihear Province)
Kingdom of Cambodia
2007
Resolving issues with schools' Internet connection wireless links (Preah Vihear and Mondulkiri Provinces)
NGO (JRfC), central hospital and schools (Preah Vihear and Mondulkiri Provinces)
Kingdom of Cambodia
2007
Construction of pilot regional networks (backbone network and access network) connecting clinics and schools with central hospitals and universities in the capital city via wide-area/broadband wireless LAN, for remote medical care and remote education in rural areas
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Government of Kandal Province, Telecom Cambodia, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Sihanouk Hospital, NGO (JRfC), seven clinics and two schools (Kandal Province)Waseda University
Kingdom of Cambodia
2006
Providing Internet connections by connecting schools and hospitals in rural areas via wireless LAN (Mondulkiri Province)
NGO (JRfC), Province's Ministry of Education, central hospital, schools
Kingdom of Cambodia
2006
Moon surface reflection communication experiment by utilizing KDDI's antenna (parabolic antenna for Intelsat in Ibaraki), to provide communications for amateur radio operators by reflecting VHF/UHF radio waves on the surface of the moon.
Amateur radio operators (worldwide)amateur radio operators (Japan), Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL), etc.
All the countries of the world
2006
Proof-of-concept of the use of geographic information systems and WiMAX links for sharing information on urban disaster prevention measures in rural areas (providing information on the destruction of a levee and its impact for preventing flooding in Hanoi)
Province's Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, VNPT, City governmentWaseda University
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2005
Providing Internet connections by building a wireless LAN network, in addition to the construction of a school (Preah Vihear Province), and demonstrating conditions under which communications are available (Takeo Province)
NGO (JRfC), schools
Kingdom of Cambodia
2005
Construction of pilot network and systems for the development of local industries on isolated islands (e-commerce) and remote education (e-learning) to perform the education of marine resource conservation and the reduction of digital divide, and research on the outdoor use of RFID
President’s Office, Department of Communications, University of the Philippines, city government, Marine Resource Conservation Center, elementary schools and junior high schoolsWaseda University
Republic of the Philippines
2004
Demonstration construction of a remote education system by utilizing Internet connections and broadband wireless LAN links in rural areas, and the evaluation and verification of PLC
Ministry of Science and Application, Ministry of Education, University of Mataram, high schoolsWaseda University
Republic of Indonesia
2003
Proof-of-concept of the use of wireless LAN for medical information and video data transmission
Provincial governments, central hospital, nursing schoolWaseda University
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2002
Verification experiment of the effectiveness of communications via wireless LAN in rural areas
Universiti Malaysia SarawakWaseda University
Malaysia