wsis project prizes 2013 – c7 e-learning. training and connecting rural people (african forum for...
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Presentation given by Francis B. Nzengeli, Project Manager, African Forum for Promotion ICT's at the WSIS Forum 2013 on the winning project of WSIS Project Prizes 2013 in the category C7 ICT Applications, E-learning: Training and connecting rural people (African Forum for the Promotion of New Information and Communication Technologies (AFP-NICT), Republic of the Congo)TRANSCRIPT
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FAP-NTICForum Africain pour la Promotion des
Nouvelles Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication
TRAINING AND CONNECTING RURAL PEOPLES
Forum Africain pour la Promotion des Nouvelles Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication,
République of Congo
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1. Introduction In order to contribute to the establishment of a society truly inclusive information that involve the participation of all people in the world and after a finding resulting from our research since 2008 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo, we noticed a very large part of the local communities are unfortunately in the dark in relation to the use of ICT, the reasons why we felt it necessary to set up this project to enable these communities to benefit merits of ICT.
In addition, the promotion of ICTs in rural areas can bring a harmonious and sustainable development and poverty reduction.
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2. The principal idea of the project Promote ICT in rural areas by establishing community access points that serve primarily places of learning and training center to ICT. In addition, the capacity of local officials who could serve in the e-government. Integrate rural peoples in the Information Society.
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3. The target audience Rural peoples.
3.1. The main beneficiaries of the project
Young people (boys and girls) : The rural population is predominantly young and also motivated by all that is innovation.
Leaders : They facilitate the integration of the project in rural communities and implement the country's policy in the field of ICT (e-government, e-citizen, e-health, e-agriculture, e-commerce ...).
The other members of the rural community '' ICT for all.'‘
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4. Goals & timeframe
4.1. The short-term goals
The establishment of local structures awareness rural property based ICT for better participation. Having a large number of young people trained and integrated into the information society. Have the greatest possible community access points as a place of learning.
4.2. The long-term objectives of the project
Reach many rural areas of Central Africa contributed to effectively reduce the digital divide between rural and urban areas. Achieve sustainable development from rural areas. Integrate concepts of environmental protection and climate change for people living in areas affected by this phenomenon.
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5. Outreach project
Currently, the project is being deployed in northern Republic of Congo and will expand in rural areas of Central Africa where people have the same interest for ICT change their way of life and facilitate a number of things including communication, trade and access to the outside. A study that we conducted in Benin in March this year shows almost the same interest by the people.
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6. Challenges
6.1. Particular difficulties in the implementation of the project
- the lack of road infrastructure to access some rural areas;- level insufficient for some people interested in ICT education;- Some physical and financial problems;- The opposition of some local leaders.
6.2. Method to overcome the challenges
- using means of transport adapted to environments to facilitate access;- dividing learners into four categories below: - youth 7-11 years; - 12 years 16 years; - the others; - officials.- proceeding by sessions explanations to local officials on the merits of ICT for community development and integrating their training program.
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FAP-NTICForum Africain pour la Promotion des
Nouvelles Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication
TRAINING AND CONNECTING RURAL PEOPLES
TRAINING AND CONNECTING RURAL PEOPLES
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FAP-NTICForum Africain pour la Promotion des
Nouvelles Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication
TRAINING AND CONNECTING RURAL PEOPLES
Conclusion
We trust that rural people assimilating concepts of ICT can actually participate in an inclusive information society and contribute positively to the improvement of their living conditions and sustainable development.
Why we are seeking the support of all to help rural people to access ICT.
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Thank you for your attention