This project targets following objectives:-Eradication of info-tech illiteracy in villages and rural areas.-Encouraging rural population to use e-government.-Putting info-tech at the disposal of this segment to help improve their lives.- Raising awareness of this segment of population helps the overall strategy of achieving information society.- Basic IT training is offered free of charge for rural and low-income people. Pupils in higher grades of elementary and intermediate schools are targeted as well.- Bridging the digital gap. After more than 12 months in operation, it is achieving heartening results nationwide.
http://www.mcit.gov.sa/english/initiatives/e-trainingcaravans/
Completed
01 January 2012
01 June 2013
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Saudi Arabia — Government
http://www.mcit.gov.sa/
In coordination with the Ministry of Education for school course. In coordination with the Ministry of Interior for Residents of rural areas /villages courses. In coordination with the private sector for implementation.
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