Telecenters
Found an article via Digital Filipino about Telecenters. It states:
Telecenters are either government, private or non-government organizations (NGOs) that seek to provide Internet facilities where citizens can access the Interneta at no or minimal cost.
And from what I understand it is more directed to communities with little or no access to information and communication technology (ICT).
This is the first time I have come across this term. I knew there were projects like this but I didn’t know they had a specific term for them.
Here are some more links:
Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCT)
The Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCT) project has piloted in the Philippines the introduction of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a tool for rural development.
e-Barangay
The e – barangay project seeks to provide access to ICT among unconnected and underserved communities, establish a one-stop information resource center for the community using tested, state-of-the art methods of organizing, sharing and communicating information and develop programs and applications relevant and useful to their needs.
Experiences in the Philippine Government’s Multipurpose Community Telecenter Pilot Projects (MS Word Doc)
A Philippine Business Model and Government Interventions Strategies for Viable Community Telecenters in Rural Areas
Grant awarded in November 2004 to Centre for Research and Communication Foundation to develop a self-sustaining Philippine telecenter business model.
Commencement Date: January 2005
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