UNHCR Argentina's CTC. A non-profit association in Australia. A social entreprise in Australia. CTC for seniors in Australia. Adoption of CTCs in the Dominican Republic. 2012 Access to Learning Award: Dominican Republic. Q: What is the philosophy behind the award? Computers and the Internet are powerful tools that provide opportunities for people to improve their social and economic well-being.
They can help individuals, regardless of age, race, income or geography, pursue education and employment, access government services, learn about valuable health information, conduct business online, and exchange information and ideas. The foundation’s Global Libraries initiative is dedicated to opening a world of knowledge and opportunity by partnering with public libraries to provide free access to computers and the Internet.
Previous Access to Learning Award (ATLA) recipients are helping people in some of the world’s most remote and poverty-stricken areas live healthier, more productive lives. Q. Please note that for the purposes of this award, no U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. Q. No US organizations are eligible to apply. Q. Q: What is considered innovative? CTC in the Dominican Republic- Gates foundation. UNESCO: CTC, focus on south-east Asia. Laare Community Technology Centre, Kenya. Role Of Community Information Centres In Bridging The Digital Divide In Africa. Africa is a continent known for its rich natural resources and culture but it also known as a continent battling against poverty, illness and disease.
Even though most of the developing world has seen a steady decline in rates of poverty, the situation in Africa is yet to see dramatic improvement. World Bank data indicates that Sub-Saharan African countries have the largest share of people living below one dollar a day. And, 42 million school, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) data. And, a recent study found that while more than 50 per cent of those 18-23 in the rich countries were enrolled in some form of tertiary education, only 5 per cent of African studies were enrolled. A major cause of poverty in Africa is attributed to “information poverty” the lack of access to information and knowledge that could improve earnings potential. Commercial oriented CICs are those established with a profit motive. Challenges Confronting CICs. Rural CTC for young women in India.
Indian CTC in South Africa. The eINDIA Awards are dedicated to paying tribute to the landmark endeavours made by public and private entities for using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the fields of governance, health and education. The selection of award winners is through a secure system of votes cast by public and by an eminent panel of judges. The highly prestigious eINDIA Awards have been instrumental in promoting the most innovative initiatives in the domain of ICT. eINDIA 2011 Awards will be given to distinguished professionals and institutions working in the domains Award Objectives “This has really filled me with a great deal of hope and encouragement,” Gupta said as Ismail received the prestigious e-India Jury Choice Award for Best Telecentre Initiative of the Year for its project of partnering with leading ICT companies to develop Community Technology Centres that give low-cost access and training to disadvantaged people across South Africa.
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