Cyber Caravan Project
Details of the organization
Name *
National Computer Board
Country *
Mauritius
Website (URL)
http://www.ncb.mu
Type *
Governments
National implementation mechanism
The organization has a strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level:
Yes
The organization has a national e-strategy:
Yes
Information about the project
Project title *
Cyber Caravan Project
Title acronym
Cyber Caravan
Description *
The Cyber Caravans of the National Computer Board are equipped with desktop computers and Internet connection and travel around the island to deliver training and assistance to the public on the use of ICT with assistance provided by the IT Support Officers. Mauritius is keeping ICT as its economic and social forefront for development. The country is supporting ITU’s advocacy for universal broadband policies, boosting affordability and broadband uptake. The overall objective is to convert Mauritius into a regional ICT hub and to make Mauritius an Intelligent and Smart Island through full broadband island-wide connectivity and thus narrow the digital divide. Over the last years, the digital divide has been shrinking in terms of numbers of fixed phone lines, mobile subscribers, and Internet users. Nonetheless, there remains a crucial gap. To address this gap, the National Computer Board, has implemented the Cyber Caravan project in line with WSIS Action Lines and geared towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. The project aims at building an all-inclusive information society to improve digital literacy and to provide democratized access.
Project website
http://www.ncb.mu/
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Mauritius
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/11/2000
to
31/12/2018
Partners
Mauritius Telecom Foundation, Community Centres, Social Welfare Centres, Women Centres, Youth Centres, etc.
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
Information and communication infrastructure
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Project type *
Project
