Tourist Locations Lack Communication According to Musin's Explanation
Getting Connected: Bridge the Digital Gap in Kazakhstan's Tourist Hotspots
In a bid to digitalize Kazakhstan's tourism scene, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, along with the Ministry of Culture and Sports, are tackling the issue of Internet access in remote villages, particularly in tourist areas. Bagdat Mussin, the Minister of Digital Development, provided an update on these plans at a recent briefing.
Currently, around 1200 villages in Kazakhstan remain without Internet access. To address this, the ministries are embarking on a collaborative effort, but the road ahead isn't without its obstacles. In national parks and on tourist trails, base stations are essential to provide mobile signals. However, these can't simply be set up without the installation of antenna-mast structures, which presents a power supply challenge.
The team is currently assessing the required funds for this project, with the Ministry of Culture and Sports set to secure the finances. Addressing the issue of connectivity is crucial for tourism development, as enabling mobile signals will enable SOS signals, which are vital for emergency situations. However, the key question lies in securing the budget for this project.
Aside from this initiative, other efforts are underway to improve digital infrastructure in rural Kazakhstan. For instance, the Google for Education Initiative aims to connect 20 rural schools to Google's educational ecosystem, which could indirectly support broader connectivity efforts. Then, there's the Trans-Caspian Submarine Cable Project, a part of the Digital Silk Road initiative, which intends to improve data connectivity between Asia and Europe. While neither of these projects is targeted solely at tourist areas, they could still indirectly benefit rural areas through improved connectivity options.
Ultimately, partnerships between government entities and private companies are vital for funding and executing such projects. By joining forces, they can secure the necessary funds and expertise to ensure a more connected Kazakhstan, one step at a time. Let's hope that soon, tourists in remote villages will be able to enjoy the digital world just as much as their city-dwelling counterparts.
- To improve connectivity in Kazakhstan's national parks and tourist trails, the installation of antenna-mast structures for base stations is necessary, but the challenge lies in securing a reliable power supply.
- In addition to the ongoing projects to improve digital infrastructure in rural Kazakhstan, successful partnerships between government entities and private companies are vital for funding and executing projects that aim to bridge the digital gap, ensuring a more connected Kazakhstan, especially in tourist hotspots.
