Strengthen Shortwave Infrastructure

US Agency for Global Media / Office of Technology

Reinvest in shortwave radio transmission capabilities and infrastructure

"Non-web-based technologies that are proven and durable, such as shortwave radio transmission stations, have been grossly deemphasized in budgeting in favor of newer web-based technologies." – Project 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

LOW

Infrastructure investment with minimal direct public impact

Status
Planned

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