Microsoft CIC Project
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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 and promote e-literacy
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Geo-graphic location:
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semi-urban
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Contact:
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Status:
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implementation
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Existing telecentres:
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17
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Future telecentres:
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20
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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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No
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Business model:
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development fund
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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 (operation,project implementation)
Microsoft (financing)
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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 |
No |
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Connectivity:
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N/A
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Technology:
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computer+Internet
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Objectives of the initiative:
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ensure universal access to ICT
provide agricultural information
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Services provided:
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agriculture information
internet access
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Physical location:
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government office
post office
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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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