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Jamaica: Government Allocates Resources to UAF Company Print E-mail
Friday, 04 April 2008

Jamaica’s Universal Access Fund Company (UAF) has been allocated US$ 21.5 million for its e-Learning project.

The e-Learning project is using ICTs to enhance teaching and learning in Jamaica’s high schools. The ultimate aim of the project is to improve student performance in national examinations. The e-Learning Project is funded through the UAF, which is responsible for providing broadband access to participating schools.

The UAF was incorporated on May 18, 2005 and started operations on June 1, 2005. The UAF is a subsidiary of the Spectrum Management Authority. The company was set up to collect and manage the levy on all international calls terminating in Jamaica. Its core functions and duties are: collecting the universal service levy from operators, analyzing projects and making recommendations to Cabinet on funding, disbursing funds for implementation of approved initiatives and monitoring project implementation.

Source: Jamaica Information Service - WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News.