“Entrepreneurs in Information Technologies”
Details of the organization
Name *
Cisco Systems
Organization country
International
Website (URL)
http://www.cisco.com
Type *
Business sector entities
Information about the project
Project title *
“Entrepreneurs in Information Technologies”
Description *
Project to create Information Technologies Small Bussinesses. These enterprises are oriented to provide basic services to small and medium businesses requiring IT services. In partnership with five local Universities, Cisco Systems with the support and monitoring of UNESCO is providing training in Networking (through the Cisco Networking Academy) followed by a training in entrepreneurship, to help some of the students to begin their own businesses. The students look for financing for their small businesses from public programs in this area sponsored by governmental organizations.
Project website
http://www.thenetworkinstitute.com
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Status *
Ongoing
from
to
Partners
Parque Tecnológico de la Universidad de Los Andes, Universidad de Carabobo, Universidad Tecnológica del Centro, Universidad Simón Bolívar.
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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Information and communication infrastructure
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Access to information and knowledge
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Capacity building
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International and regional cooperation
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Eradicate poverty and hunger
Develop a global partnership for development
Project type *
Project
Training initiative
Connect the World Project *
The project is being considered as contributing to the objectives of the ITU Connect the World initiative?
No