Executive Vice President of NIA signs MOU with Telecentre.org Foundation in the Philippines
Executive Vice President of NIA signs MOU with Telecentre.org Foundation in the Philippines
2012.05.13
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On May 11, 2012, NIA Vice President, Jung-Hyup Kang and NIA staff visited the Republic of the Philippines in order to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Telecentre.org Foundation (TCF). The signing took place at the TCF headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines.
Since its launch at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis in 2005, the telecentre.org program has been instrumental in setting up telecenter networks in more than 40 countries. It was initially administered by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada but as of now, the program is now managed by Telecentre.org Foundation, an independent, non-profit, non-stock international organization registered in Manila, Philippines.
A telecenter is a public place where people can find information, create, learn, and communicate with others while developing digital skills through access to information and communication technology. It has many names and variations such as; infocenter, community e-center, village knowledge center, etc…Millions of people rely on telecenters around the world for information, education, business, and entertainment. Telecenters may be public libraries, education centers, voluntary or community organizations or any other type of community facility that provides access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), but it is always defined by its primary objective of contributing to community development. Reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, and reaching out to youth are just some examples of the services a telecenter provides to its community.
As for the MOU signed by Executive Vice President of NIA, Jung-Hyup Kang for NIA and Executive Director, Miguel Raimilla of the Telecentre Foundation. This MOU formalizes the partnership between the two organizations for the benefit of telecenters and Information Access Centers worldwide. The scope of Cooperation includes the following areas: Sharing the global community network and other resources and materials, exchanging human resources for training and other related services, mutual use of centers and facilities for public interest, consultancy and technical service, other areas of interest in ICT as agreed upon by both NIA and the Telecentre Foundation.
TCF Executive Director Miguel Raimilla formalizes the partnership with NIA Executive Vice-President Kang Jung Hyup
A telecentre is a public place where people can find information, create, learn, and communicate with others while developing digital skills through access to information and communication technology.
Long definition: Everyday, millions of people rely on telecentres around the world for information, education, business, and entertainment. A telecentre doesn || chr(39) || || chr(39) || || chr(39) || || chr(39) || t just deliver critical services, it also creates opportunities for people.
Telecentres may be public libraries, education centers, voluntary or community organizations or any other type of community facility that provides access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), but it is always defined by its primary objective of contributing to community development. Reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, and reaching out to youth are just some examples of the services a telecenter provides to its community.
A telecentre can also go by other names: infocentre, community e-center, village knowledge center, and many others. What do you call telecentres in your community? Share your answers in the comments section below.
Today, Telecentre.org Foundation takes on the role of an activist, supporting grassroots telecentres to empower the poor and the marginalized around the world. The fundamental approach of partnership and collaboration continues to be crucial as Telecentre.org Foundation strives to build a more resilient telecentre ecosystem globally, thus scaling-up the movement rapidly in countries that need them most.
Since its launch at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis in 2005, the telecentre.org program has been instrumental in setting up telecenter networks in more than 40 countries. It was initially administered by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada but as of now, the program is now managed by Telecentre.org Foundation, an independent, non-profit, non-stock international organization registered in Manila, Philippines.
A telecenter is a public place where people can find information, create, learn, and communicate with others while developing digital skills through access to information and communication technology. It has many names and variations such as; infocenter, community e-center, village knowledge center, etc…Millions of people rely on telecenters around the world for information, education, business, and entertainment. Telecenters may be public libraries, education centers, voluntary or community organizations or any other type of community facility that provides access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), but it is always defined by its primary objective of contributing to community development. Reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, and reaching out to youth are just some examples of the services a telecenter provides to its community.
As for the MOU signed by Executive Vice President of NIA, Jung-Hyup Kang for NIA and Executive Director, Miguel Raimilla of the Telecentre Foundation. This MOU formalizes the partnership between the two organizations for the benefit of telecenters and Information Access Centers worldwide. The scope of Cooperation includes the following areas: Sharing the global community network and other resources and materials, exchanging human resources for training and other related services, mutual use of centers and facilities for public interest, consultancy and technical service, other areas of interest in ICT as agreed upon by both NIA and the Telecentre Foundation.
TCF Executive Director Miguel Raimilla formalizes the partnership with NIA Executive Vice-President Kang Jung Hyup
A telecentre is a public place where people can find information, create, learn, and communicate with others while developing digital skills through access to information and communication technology.
Long definition: Everyday, millions of people rely on telecentres around the world for information, education, business, and entertainment. A telecentre doesn || chr(39) || || chr(39) || || chr(39) || || chr(39) || t just deliver critical services, it also creates opportunities for people.
Telecentres may be public libraries, education centers, voluntary or community organizations or any other type of community facility that provides access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), but it is always defined by its primary objective of contributing to community development. Reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, and reaching out to youth are just some examples of the services a telecenter provides to its community.
A telecentre can also go by other names: infocentre, community e-center, village knowledge center, and many others. What do you call telecentres in your community? Share your answers in the comments section below.
Today, Telecentre.org Foundation takes on the role of an activist, supporting grassroots telecentres to empower the poor and the marginalized around the world. The fundamental approach of partnership and collaboration continues to be crucial as Telecentre.org Foundation strives to build a more resilient telecentre ecosystem globally, thus scaling-up the movement rapidly in countries that need them most.