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PART II: EMERgENCy TELECOMMUNICATIONs

EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS

OVERVIEW HUMANITARIAN NEEDS
Due to the volatile security environment in Iraq Humanitarian partners will continue to need security
there is a requirement for the ongoing provision telecommunications and internet connectivity services that
of reliable security telecommunications (radio) allow them to carry out their activities safely and efficiently.
services in compliance with UN Minimum The ETC will therefore continue to provide such services and is
Operating Standards (MOSS) to ensure the safety and security prepared to provide security telecommunications and internet
of staff in the field. The provision of ETC Internet connectivity services in two additional sites, as required. In 2017, the ETC
services facilitates effective communication and coordination plans to roll out similar projects for affected communities in
for all humanitarian partners operating in common areas. The six additional camps for people affected by the Mosul crisis.
ETC (Emergency Telecommunications Cluster) also provides This will allow affected communities to access the internet,
coordination, information management, radio training and continue their education online and, more importantly, be in
ICT Helpdesk services. contact with their families as the conflict continues and family
separation is wide-spread.
AFFECTED POPULATION

In all, 146 humanitarian organizations are responding to the
needs of over 6 million people across all 18 Iraqi governorates.
The primary focus for the (ETC) is to support operational
humanitarian organizations. Additionally, the ETC launched
its Services for Communities project in Domiz camp, Dahuk, in
November 2016 which involves providing internet connectivity
to Syrian refugees. This is part of the ETC’s strategy for ensuring
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communities – have access to vital communications services.

OCHA/elias Bahaa