Building capacity of harnessing ICTs for disempowered/marginalised communities in Sri Lanka
| Project No | 7GLO07061 | ||||
| Title | Building capacity of harnessing ICTs for disempowered/marginalised communities in Sri Lanka | ||||
| Description | This project, which is a sub-project of the project "MCT project for Special Initiative", is aimed to create a public awareness programme and fundraising activities to help these marginalized communities living / working villages, schools and Vocational Training Centers through equipping the special schools, MCTs and villages with basic sets of ICT equipment and facilities including Braille printers and other specific technologies to enhance accessibility. The ultimate goal of this project is that through harnessing the power of ICTs, people with disabilities should be empowered to live and work with confidence and are ensured for their security and acceptance in the societies. | ||||
| Status | Implemented | ||||
| Time Frame | From 1/10/2008 To 31/12/2010 | ||||
| Funding | Funded | ||||
| Project Site | Sri Lanka | ||||
| Beneficiary Countries | Sri Lanka | ||||
| ITU Project Management Team | ATIPAYAKOON, W. Mr. | ||||
| ITU Field Office Contact |
ITU Headquarters Place de Nations 1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 5111 |
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| Implementing Agency | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) | ||||
| Keywords |
Communities living in under-served areas Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCT) Persons with disabilities Youth and Children |
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| Relation to the WSIS Action Lines |
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| Project Document | Open Document | ||||
| Financial Scale (CHF) | 100'000 - 500'000 |
