Government of India MCT Project in Bhutan
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Country:
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Bhutan
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Detailed location:
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Mission:
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to provide ICT access
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Geo-graphic location:
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semi-urban
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Contact:
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Mr Sangey Tenzing
Managing Director, Bhutan Telecom
Tel: +975 2 322 176
Email: md@telecom.net.bt
Mr M. K. Jain
Deputy Director General (IR)
Department of Telecommunications
Government of India
Tel: +91 11 23 71 18 72
Email: jain@ties.itu.int
Mr Vinod Dhamija
Regional Adviser for Asia-Pacific,
Universal Postal Union Regional Office
Tel: +66 2 573 7523
Email: upubk@ksc.th.com
Mr V. Calindi
International Telecommunication Union
Tel: +41-22-730 6073
Email: calindi@itu.int
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Status:
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operation
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Existing telecentres:
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10
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Future telecentres:
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0
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Start of initiative:
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2005
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Scope of operation:
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national
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Self-sustainable:
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No
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Sustainability plan:
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No
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Pilot:
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Yes
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Business model:
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franchise
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Other resources of revenue:
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service fees
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Knowledge network:
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No
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Community participation:
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No
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Women participation:
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No
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Type:
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governmental
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Stakeholder:
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Bhutan Post (project implementation)
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ICT Application:
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Gender sensitive
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People with disability
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Illiterated sensitive
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Internet (web/e-mail) |
No |
No |
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Connectivity:
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N/A
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Technology:
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computer+Internet
digital photography
photocopy
printer
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Objectives of the initiative:
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ensure universal access to ICT
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Services provided:
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digital photography
fax
internet access
photocopy
printing
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Physical location:
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private
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Sources:
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ADB Report - JFICT 9068 - Bhutan: Empowering rural areas through Community e-Centers
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