Nenasala Project
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Country:
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Sri Lanka
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Detailed location:
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Mission:
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to address the information and communication needs of rural areas
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Geo-graphic location:
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semi-urban
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Contact:
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Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka
160/24, Kirimandala Mawatha
Colombo 5
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94-11-236 9100
Fax: +94-11-236 9091
E-mail: info@icta.lk
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Status:
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operation
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Existing telecentres:
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366
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Future telecentres:
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750
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Start of initiative:
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NA
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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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mix (individual entrepreneurs and NGO)
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Other resources of revenue:
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service fees
training fees
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Knowledge network:
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Yes
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Community participation:
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Yes
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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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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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e-learning |
No |
No |
No |
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internet (e-mail) |
No |
No |
No |
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rural ICT services |
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
fax
phone
photocopy
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Objectives of the initiative:
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create employment for youth
ensure universal access to ICT
establish knowledge networks
promote e-literacy
promote telecentre operations
provide agricultural information
provide training for teachers/students
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Services provided:
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agriculture information
employment information
fax
ICT training
internet access
photocopy
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Physical location:
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community centre
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Sources:
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http://www.nanasala.lk/
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