Telecentres
Resources on telecentres, public access points for ICTs.
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e-Choupal
- Traditionally, choupals are community gathering places in the village where locals meet to discuss issues and iron out their problems. The e-choupal initiative is where a choupal is equipped with a computer and Internet connectivity. This concept was pioneered by the Indian Tobacco Company (ITC).
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BBC News: Connecting the villages
- An article from the BBC about the use of ICT in rural villages to extend the reach of medical services.
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Community Telecentres: Assuring Impact & Sustainability
- This Highlight focuses on community telecentres, in particular, on their sustainability and effectiveness. Which telecentres are most successful in providing access to the poor? Which business models work best? Do different countries and different kinds of communities require different types of telecentres and/or different business models?
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Community ICT and Networking Resources
- Here you will find many online resources by organizations that offer suggestions especially tailored to setting up and maintaining community ICT and networking projects, including community telecentres/community technology centres. Some of these links also offer tips for activities at such centres, such as how to work with diverse populations and how to teach certain classes.
