For Educational Institutions Across All Levels of Education
2000+
Connection Points
100%
Private Funded
All
Education Levels
Executive Summary
A partnership-driven initiative exploring the deployment of satellite internet infrastructure to rural educational institutions across Zambia, improving connectivity and enabling digital education access.
The initiative is designed to enhance quality assurance, enable digital learning, improve administrative efficiency, and facilitate oversight of educational delivery in underserved areas, supporting both public and private institutions.
Infrastructure deployment supported through private sector partnerships and investment models.
Enhanced Quality Assurance
Real-time monitoring and compliance oversight for rural institutions
Digital Learning Enablement
Access to online educational resources and e-learning platforms
Administrative Efficiency
Digital reporting, data submission, and communication systems
Equity in Education
Bridging the urban-rural digital divide in educational access
Regulatory Compliance
Enabling institutions to meet digital requirements and standards
Data-Driven Decisions
Real-time data collection for policy and resource allocation
Solving critical infrastructure gaps in rural education
Many rural institutions remain disconnected from digital infrastructure, limiting access to modern educational tools and resources.
Solution
Starlink satellite internet providing reliable, high-speed connectivity regardless of terrestrial infrastructure.
Without connectivity, quality assurance visits and compliance checks are infrequent and resource-intensive.
Solution
Real-time digital reporting, video conferencing, and remote monitoring capabilities.
Expanding infrastructure to remote areas requires creative approaches and partnerships.
Solution
Satellite technology with rapid deployment capability and no terrestrial infrastructure dependency.
Education infrastructure investment requires sustainable financing models.
Solution
Private sector partnership model enabling infrastructure deployment through collaborative investment.
Coordinating between government, institutions, and service providers is complex.
Solution
Single implementation partner (FutureCampus & CDT Group) managing all stakeholder relationships.
Paper-based processes slow down data collection, reporting, and decision-making.
Solution
Digital platforms for instant data submission, automated reporting, and workflow management.
Phased rollout across strategic stages
Multi-stakeholder partnership ensuring comprehensive implementation
Lead Partner
Implementation Partner
Liquidity Facility
Funding Partners
Key components of the connectivity infrastructure deployment
Starlink terminals, routers, networking accessories, and backup power systems
Professional site assessments, equipment mounting, and network configuration
Project management, staff training, ongoing technical support and maintenance
Infrastructure deployment is supported through private sector partnerships and collaborative investment models.
Governance Framework
MoE and FutureCampus representatives providing strategic oversight, meeting quarterly.
Day-to-day implementation oversight, monthly coordination meetings.
Regular reporting, KPI tracking, and impact assessment framework.
Clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures documented.
Review & Approval
Ministry review of proposal and preliminary approval
MoU Signing
Formal partnership agreement execution
Institution Selection
Joint prioritization of pilot institutions
Pilot Launch
Begin deployment at first 10 institutions
Scale & Expand
Full rollout based on pilot learnings
Join us in transforming rural education through connectivity. This partnership represents a zero-cost opportunity for the Ministry to enhance quality assurance and educational delivery across Zambia's rural institutions.