Such networks are already revolutionizing inventory control and fleet management, and are set to play a growing role in key social sectors like healthcare, through e-health applications, education, through remote learning and teacher training, and environmental management through applications like smart grids, monitoring systems and smart buildings.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

India has established dedicated satellite systems for education and tele-medicine delivery, which can reach even the most remote rural population.

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To date, the in-service teacher training is playing an important role in supporting the basic education system in remote areas.

UNESCO: Laos: Report: Part II: Analytic Section: cont. 2