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BELLA II drives digital connectivity in Peru and Latin America

BELLA II drives digital connectivity in Peru and Latin America

RedCLARA, a leader in developing advanced networks in Latin America, is advancing the region’s digital infrastructure expansion through BELLA II, a project co-financed by the European Union. This initiative aims to close connectivity gaps, deploy submarine cables, and strengthen national and international academic networks. Within this framework, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Peru (MTC) and RedCLARA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 4 to strengthen the digital ecosystem and promote innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The agreement fosters the exchange of information, ideas, and proposals in telecommunications and ICT, focusing on key initiatives such as BELLA II. This project will enable direct connectivity between Latin America and Europe through advanced technologies, expanding cooperation opportunities and providing access to Europe's vast research and education capabilities.

The signing ceremony took place at the MTC headquarters, with the participation of Peru’s Vice Minister of Communications, Carla Paola Sosa Vela, and RedCLARA’s Executive Director, Luis Eliécer Cadenas. Narcisa Vladulescu, representing the European Union Delegation in Peru, attended as a witness.

Regarding the agreement, the Vice Minister stated: “We firmly believe that meaningful connectivity is key to the country’s socioeconomic development. Strengthening it requires coordinated efforts among multiple stakeholders, and this agreement reinforces our commitment to academic and research networks, facilitating access to advanced digital infrastructure to enhance science, education, and innovation in Peru.”

RedCLARA’s Executive Director emphasized that this Memorandum of Understanding marks the beginning of a closer collaboration with the MTC, strengthening Peru’s connection to RedCLARA and its digital ecosystem that supports science, education, and innovation.

This memorandum outlines a roadmap for developing collaborative projects, reinforcing the country's commitment to promoting education, research, and innovation.

The MoU will be valid for two years and automatically renewed to ensure continuity in efforts to advance ICT development and position the region as a leader in technology and innovation.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BELLA II receives funding from the European Union through the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), under agreement number 438-964 with DG-INTPA, signed in December 2022. The implementation period of BELLA II is 48 months.

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For more information about BELLA II please contact:

redclara_comunica@redclara.net

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