Highlights
Between 04-09/06/14, the ETC travelled to Mingkaman and successfully resolved issues linked to the voucher-based user system managing Wi-Fi internet access at the humanitarian hub.
Two FITTEST teams from WFP Dubai arrived on 01/06/14 and are currently carrying out Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) assessments.
Cluster Responsibilities
- WFP is leading ETC activities in RoSS with responsibility for coordination, implementation and overall operational support for common ICT services.
Achievements
Between 04-09/06/14, the ETC carried out a mission in Mingkaman and successfully resolved issues linked to the voucher-based user system managing Wi-Fi internet access at the humanitarian hub and also provided ICT support. This maintenance mission is expected to improve coordination capacity of humanitarian organizations operating in Mingkaman.
Two FITTEST teams from WFP Dubai arrived on 01/06/14 and are currently carrying out DMR assessments.
On 04/06/14 the ETC travelled to Malakal and re-established VHF connectivity on Channel 9 which had been disrupted following the outbreak of violence in December 2013. This is expected to provide better security telecommunications for aid workers located in Malakal.
The ETC continues to programme radios and allocate call signs to NGOs and UN Agencies in South Sudan. This makes it easier for humanitarian workers to communicate and improves security in the field.
Currently, all eight planned sites in South Sudan are being provided with ETC internet connectivity: Juba-3, Juba Tomping, Mingkaman Humanitarian Hub, Mingkaman Save the Children Compound, Nimule,
Bentiu, Bor and Malakal. Following the extension of the Level-3 emergency, the ETC plans to service an additional five sites by the end of the year.On 09/06/14, former ETC Coordinator Neil Murphy-Dewar departed the operation