Vanuatu

Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation with a population of approximately 320,000, is composed of 83 islands, many of which are volcanic in origin, creating a challenging geography for the implementation of energy and telecommunications infrastructure. The population is predominantly rural with only around a quarter residing in urban areas, further complicating the provision of widespread, high-quality internet and telecommunication services. Solutions such as the Interchange Cable Network 2 (ICN2), a submarine cable landing in Port Vila, have been initiated to improve connectivity. Despite these efforts, the telecommunications sector in Vanuatu remains somewhat underdeveloped, with about 40% of the population having access to the internet. Renewable energy sources are similarly underutilised, though the potential for solar and wind energy exists given the country's geographical characteristics. The technology sector is progressively evolving, but is still considered to be in its early stages.