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Electricity consumers in Tonga can expect better value-for-money, cleaner and more resilient and reliable electricity services in the next five years. These are the expected outcomes from the Electricity Concession Contract (ECC) that was signed at Nuku’alofa by the Tonga Government, the Tonga Power Ltd (TPL) and the Tonga Electricity Commission (TEC) on 12th January 2021. The Hon. Minister for Finance and National Planning, Tevita Lavemaau signed on behalf of the Government and Dr ‘Aisake Eke, chairperson of the joint Utilities Board signed on behalf of the TPL while Rev.


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Vienna / Abu Dhabi 12 January 2021 - The upscaling of digital technologies presents a host of opportunities for small island developing states (SIDS) to diversify their economies, boost manufacturing, gain greater access to global value chains, and improve disaster preparedness. However, significant obstacles remain, including inadequate digital infrastructure, insufficient training opportunities for women and young people, a growing digital divide, and a lack of data and policy knowledge.


SAMOA: Flavia Luamanuvae Vaai, from Salelologa, Savai’i, has earned a Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy from a top Australian university, making her one of few Pacific women to enter the male-dominated field. 

Ms. Luamanuvae Vaai told the Samoa Observer she was the recipient of an Australia Award Scholarship, which allowed her to study at the University of Queensland, one of Australia's most prestigious universities. 


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The online capacity building program was developed under the umbrella of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) by the United Nations Industrial Development


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