TELEWORK PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE IN PENITENTIARIES

Details of the organization
ICT MINISTRY
Colombia
Governments
  • 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
TELEWORK PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE IN PENITENTIARIES
Looking for a resocialization programs for the private population, the National Government of Colombia through the ICT Ministry, Justice Ministry and Labor Ministry, has designed a program focused on strengthening the access and adoption of ICT by applying telework. The model consists of providing access to the ICT infrastructure, providing skills training and promoting productive activities. Since March 2015, 5 Vive Digital Points have been installed and 220 persons deprived of the liberty of 8 prison establishments in the country have been certified in competitions for teleworking.
National implementation: Colombia
Ongoing from 15/03/2015 to 31/07/2018
MINISTRY OF LABOR, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND LAW, INSEC, USPEC, NATIONAL ARMY, DISTRICT SECRETARY OF GOVERNMENT OF BOGOTA.

WSIS information
      * E-employment
  • 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 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
  • Programme