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Telecentre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A telecentre is a public place where people can access computers, the Internet and other technologies that help them gather information and communicate with others at the same time as they develop digital skills. While each telecentre is different, the common focus is on the use of technologies to support community and social development — reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, reaching out to youths. Telecentres exist in almost every country on the planet, although they sometimes go by different names (e.g. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Telecentre   (186 words)

Resources-Research and Evaluation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Women'sNet is interested in the potential telecentres represent for women and men to engage with new information and communication technologies in way that has practical value for their lives and the development of their communities. We are interested rather in learning how different types of telecentres are able to effectively meet the communication and information needs of women in the communities they serve, and what practices and conditions at telecentres can lead to women (and men) utilising new technologies for development purposes. Telecentres that are perceived to be successful have strong linkages with other structures in the community. www.apcwomen.org /resources/research/telecentre-gender.html   (3636 words)

Telecentre Leaders Forum, WSIS | telecentre.org | beta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The Telecentre Leaders Forum is a participatory workshop for people who are working in telecentres, running telecentre networks, or doing telecentre research. Telecentre people around the world are constantly experimenting with better ways to serve their communities -- inventive training programs, novel uses of common technologies, innovative approaches to generating revenue. The Telecentre Leaders Forum is being led by IDRC's telecentre.org program and its partners from around the world. www.telecentre.org /event/telecentre-leaders-forum-wsis   (469 words)

Overcoming Regulatory and Technological Challenges to Bring Internet Access to a Sparsely Populated, Remote Area: A ... In the context of this drive, a Telecentre was established in Manguzi, a remote town in the KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa. The Telecentre is situated in the center of town and its purpose is to address this lack of telecommunications infrastructure by providing information technology (IT) and telecomm services to the community. The Telecentre had a dial-up link to the Internet and the required infrastructure (account with an ISP, modem, fileserver, trained manager capable of providing the necessary support) and it was decided that the easiest option would be to utilize this link to provide Internet connectivity to the schools. www.isoc.org /inet2000/cdproceedings/8d/8d_4.htm   (3019 words)

WA Telecentre Network: Telecentres A Telecentre is a friendly local community centre equipped with high tech facilities. A typical Telecentre has computers the Internet and email facilities, two-way 128kb videoconferencing, photocopiers, fax machines, printers TV and video machines, decoders, scanners and much more depending on the needs of the community. All Telecentres are independent incorporated bodies owned by the communities in which they operate. www.telecentres.wa.gov.au /telecentres   (425 words)

wireless_for_development_book   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Soon after the telecentre opened, students were lined-up for the computer training, which offered 20 hours of training and internet use per month for only $40, a bargain compared to the $2 an hour for internet access. As projected, the telecentre was not able to pay for its service and was suspended, thus suspending payment by their clients as well. The telecentre staff were shown how to install the equipment and basic trouble shooting, such as rebooting (power cycling) the access points, and how to replace the unit should one fail. adaptic.ca /docs/wireless_for_development_book.html   (10259 words)

Preliminary Evaluation of Telecentre Pilot Projects: by Fikile Khumalo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The telecentres in the pilot are connected via the fixed wireline network of the national carrier, Telkom South Africa. Most telecentres are open from 8.00 till 17.00 on weekdays and from 8.00 till 14.00 on weekends and public holidays. Develop a management system for the USA and for the telecentre organisation the system should give the USA the capability to monitor developments at the telecentres (monitor use of equipment to advise on expansion when necessary, get a true reflection of income/expenditure of the telecentres). www.itu.int /ITU-D/univ_access/evaluation/usa.html   (1458 words)

[Telecentres] Calling all telecentre enthusiasts, managers and users- te You re involved with a network of telecentres which is evolving regionally or even nationally. We know that your telecentre and telecentre network stories are so captivating, valuable and empowering for others involved in the telecentre movement to hear. To be included, please contribute your thoughts, experiences, stories on your telecentre or telecentre network by the 8th of January, 2006. www.mail-archive.com /telecentres@wsis-cs.org/msg00506.html   (736 words)

Boyup Brook Telecentre - community education, training, information, technology and office services centre. Welcome to the Telecentre servicing the rural community of Boyup Brook in the heart of the South West of Western Australia. Telecentres work to the motto of "You Can Do It At A Telecentre". We will be upgrading our training computers and purchasing new office furniture to enhance the Telecentre extensions which were completed in August 2005. www.boyupbrook.org   (364 words)

Telecentre projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Whether the POA is an existing subsidized telecentre or a privately owned affair is moot as long as (a) a local market exists to be served and (b) performance of the POA can be assured. When i was a young student we used to say: what is in fact the work of a sociologist?, and some of us ianswered "is a guy who study the better way to discuss definitions in order to be payed for that and not have to work... My own definition of telecentres is as extensive as all our diversitie is. The main definition is the telecentres project must be in the hands and control of the civil society, and over all other definition, must be self sustainable. ces.iisc.ernet.in /hpg/envis/doc98html/infotel9936.html   (1861 words)

Overcoming Regulatory and Technological Challenges To Bring Internet Access To a Sparsely Populated, Remote Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The Telecentre is situated in the centre of town and its purpose is to address this lack of telecommunications infrastructure by providing IT and telecom services to the community. Recognizing the potential of the Internet as information source, Mikomtek was requested by a headmaster of one of the schools in the area to connect his school to the Telecentre to enable his students to utilize the facilities there, specifically the Internet. The Telecentre had a dial-up link to the Internet and the required infrastructure (account with an ISP, modem, file server, trained manager capable of providing the necessary support) and it was decided that the easiest option would be to utilize this link to provide Internet connectivity to the schools. firstmonday.org /issues/issue5_10/smith   (3096 words)

Denmark Telecentre Home The Denmark Telecentre is a local community centre equipped with modern computers and IT facilities. Denmark Telecentre provides services which stimulate the creative use of telecommunications and computer technology for information access, education, employment, training and business enterprise. Denmark Telecentre is an agent for Albany CentreLink and works closely with Job Network agencies. www.denmarkwa.org.au   (90 words)

Telecentre Leaders Forum It is taking place from November 15 - 18 at WSIS in Tunis. We already have confirmations from sixteen telecentre leaders coming to WSIS on telecentre.org scholarships. For more information on other telecentre related events at WSIS, please visit telecentre.org WSIS event website. www.idrc.ca /en/ev-86679-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html   (461 words)

The Communication Initiative - Experiences - Telecentre.org - Global The gatherings are designed to provide an opportunity for telecentre practitioners, policy makers, and researchers to learn, share and collaborate in advancing the effectiveness and social impact of telecentres around the world. Advocacy and policy-related activity to build the telecentre movement are also components of this programme's strategy. The programme is organised around the premise that there is a need not only to build and strengthen networks of telecentres, but also to get actively involved in promoting innovation and facilitating knowledge sharing within the telecentre movement as a whole. www.comminit.com /experiences/pds2005/experiences-3336.html   (897 words)

Broome Telecentre Broome Telecentre is a friendly local community centre equipped with high tech facilities. Our purpose is to provide services which stimulate the creative use of telecommunications and computer technology for information access, education, employment, training and business enterprise. Broome Telecentre is a member of the Western Australia Telecentre Network. www.broometc.org   (91 words)

UgaBYTES Initiative - Home Many lessons about telecentres have been learnt, though most remain unshared… from the Americas, Asia, Africa, to Europe these lessons and best practices lay untapped yet they would improve how telecentres work. As a telecentre manager, staff, social investor and researcher, your questions and challenges and contributions are critical. A telecentre providing information and knowledge access to an African or Asian rural village has got several challenges. www.ugabytes.org   (347 words)

telecentre.org | beta | your online connection to telecentre communities UNESCO has a great article about a telecentre for blind people. The telecentre is in Uruguay and is small, but effective. It is a two room setup designed for people with visual impairments and just opened on June 16th.  A great read about a creative telecentre. www.telecentre.org   (465 words)

INASP | Newsletter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) A telecentre feasibility study project was also initiated, as well as technical studies in Tete and Manica for extending access in support of community-based natural resources management. In the current year, there will be an expansion of direct community action through establishment of at least two telecentres and continued connectivity activity in the areas of education, the environment and natural resources management. In year two, four programme elements are expected to take shape: exploration of new telecentre models, extension of the impact assessment methodology, school networking, and further support for relevant policy modules. www.inasp.org /newslet/nov98.html   (8315 words)

Walpole Telecentre Walpole Telecentre (Inc) was officially opened on 31st January 1995 by the Hon. The Telecentre was initially housed in a Single Mens' Quarters, kindly loaned, rent free, by Dept. Conservation and Land Management, Walpole. By June, 1997 Jennifer had developed the Walpole Telecentre into a thriving and profitable Telecentre, allowing for the dissolution of the merger with Denmark Telecentre. www.walpole.org.au /TelecentreHistory.html   (355 words)

Port Stephens Telecentre - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) This site is a gateway to the Port Stephens Telecentre facilities and Raymond Terrace Tourism Information. Port Stephens Telecentre provides Computer Technology, Training and Tourism Information Services to the local businesses, community and travellers. The Telecentre is assisting in helping the community keep up with today's society in the technology world. www.portstephens.net   (87 words)

BATEC specialises in Direct Marketing - PAMSS SAPO discount - Database Cleansing and Update - Call Centre Services - ... Whether it is a small or a large job, we have over 25 years of experience that you can rely on and Whether your telecentre is up and running or you are planning to setup your own call centre, we offer you a comprehensive service, advice, software systems and specialized hardware supplies. If you market and sell through partners, channels, agents or intermediaries you could be removed and remote from your products and their purchasers.You need to address and resolve the CRM issue and take long term ownership with relationship management in the right way. www.batec.com   (275 words)

WA Telecentre Network: Home The State’s Telecentre Network was recently asked to focus on the future as part of a planning study undertaken by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. The "Western Australian Telecentre Network - Planning for the Future" document is now available for download >>. INSPIRE US Great business ideas and services can be delivered through Telecentres - this is already happening with some banking and government services... www.telecentres.wa.gov.au   (130 words)

Highlights from telecentre.org | Telecentre BETA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) This month's featured topic is a showcase of your most captivating, motivating and valuable telecentre stories and experiences. Don't forget, you still can contribute your telecentre stories in a number of different ways: blogging, podcasting, and adding your photos to the site. African telecentres as models for rural telecommunications development test.telecentre.org   (407 words)

UNESCO - Knowledge Hub for the Asia Pacific UNESCO has sponsored the Nepalese Society for Children’s Literature under its vernacular applications programme in preparing a single volume Encyclopedia for Nepali speaking children between the ages of 8-10 years, which includes children studying in the 3-5 grades in the Nepalese public primary schools. A publication aiming at assisting communities in establishing a sustainable Multipurpose Community Telecentre (MCT) was launched by UNESCO. The booklet “TEN STEPS” is expected to contribute towards greater access by the rural populations to ICTs. www.ukhap.nic.in /communication.htm   (422 words)

Welcome to Rhayader Telecentre Rhayader Telecentre is another service provided by Rhayader and District Community Support. Our objective is to increase awareness of, and to provide access to, Information Technology within the local community. Friendly staff who will help you with your I.T. queries. www.rcs.telecentres.com   (69 words)

Telecentre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The Llanwrtyd Wells Telecentre was opened in February 1994. All of these projects are small ventures and they profit from their close association, both in terms of sharing overheads and in attracting a diverse range of people to the site. The telecentre is run on a drop in basis; during opening hours people can just drop in and use the facilities, in the evenings, courses often take place for which the telecentre is specially opened. www.celt.telecentres.com   (116 words)

International Community Telecentre Resources: UNESCO-CI This online service contains an annotated and classified inventory of resources of potential use to community telecentres, multimedia centres and other local information and informatics initiatives. This site aims to facilitate the development of community telecentres worldwide, through the presentation of information, experiences and resources related to practical telecentre implementation and management, including links to both a range of representative external resources and relevant information resources from UNESCO's own programmes. The UNESCO/APC Multimedia Training Kit (MMTK) provides trainers in telecentres, community media organisations, and the development sector with a structured set of materials to help make that jump between new and traditional media. portal.unesco.org /ci/ev.php?URL_ID=3870&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&...   (176 words)

Telecentre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) We are part of the Powys network of telecentres, and provide IT access and support to the local public. Please contact us should you have any queries at the below contact details. Click here to view our equipment, software and services. www.llanigon.telecentres.com   (50 words)

Andy Carvin's Waste of Bandwidth: June 2005 Archives They asked lots of good questions, and even managed to catch a few minor bugs in the site. After the session, I went back to work with my colleagues from IDRC whom we've partnered with to write a book about the telecentre movement. We spent the time finishing a storyboard of the book, complete with fake chapters, fake quotes and fake pictures (well, the pictures were real - they just weren't the ones we'd actually use in the book). www.andycarvin.com /archives/2005/06   (10552 words)

Nannup Telecentre Home Page If you are travelling around, check out the Telecentre Network for the locations of Telecentres in other West Australian towns. You are most welcome to drop in, check out our facilities and enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat. www.nannuptc.org.au   (155 words)

Narembeen Community Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Pixie Foto on Wednesday 21st September at the Telecentre. Mini Side Show, show bags, Bucking bull, Mechanical Surfboard, Bungee Run, Velcro Fly Trap, Mini Jeeps. The comments are property of their posters, all the rest © 2002 by Narembeen Telecentre www.narembeen.com   (2235 words)

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