Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications supplies ICT infrastructure and training to build smart communities
In the beginning of October 2017, the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications started a project to leverage ICTs to turn underserved areas into smart communities. On a first level, the program was set to boost internet and WiFi penetration…
Thailand will train 1,000 digital literacy trainers and expand broadband infrastructure in rural areas
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry of Thailand announced its aim to train 1,000 digital literacy trainers from non-formal schools in 6 months to share their knowledge among 24,700 communities by April 2018. The initiative will take place in parallel…
Broadband Commission on Sustainable Development publishes digital inclusion reports related to gender equality, education and innovation
The Broadband Commission on Sustainable Development, established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010, published three new reports for advancing the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals through ICTs. These…
New programs in 21st Century Libraries driving digital literacy
Several initiatives around the world are currently trying to provide access to digital skills and infrastructure for different groups of population in order to democratize access to knowledge and online services. However, one of the main challenges for accomplishing this…
First Rural Digital Center in Peddashapur village, India
Nasscom Foundation and Arcesium private companies established the first rural digital literacy center in Peddashapur village, in Telengana, India. The center will provide people from the region with access to computers and mobile phones in order to show them how…
Digital Inclusion programs from Seattle receive national awards
The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors of the United States of America, extended two awards for Seattle’s Information Technology Department to recognize its digital inclusion programs. The first award was for the 2017 Strategic Plan for Facilitating Equitable…
Digital for Inclusion to boost digital economy in Ghana through access to infrastructure and literacy skills
Digital for Inclusion (D4I) program was launched in Ghana to boost the digital economy through access to ICT infrastructure and literacy resources. Providing population from local Cocoa and Zongo communities with these capabilities is expected to support the country to…
Infocomm Media Development Authority empowers vulnerable population in Singapore with access to connectivity and digital devices
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore partnered with a group of private organizations to provide 900 low-income households with access to broadband services and technology devices. The purpose of this initiative is to promote digital inclusion and empower…
Mobile Public Computer Center brings digital literacy to Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, Inc. (viNGN and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration launched a new initiative to increase access to digital technologies through a Mobile Public Computer Center (PCC) lab. At this hub, people from the Virgin…
Partnerships in Nigeria to provide schools with ICT equipment and digital skills training
The Nigerian Communication Commission donated ICT equipment to the Nigerian Society for Computer’s “For School Initiative” to promote digital literacy in schools nationwide. The infrastructure to support students acquiring digital skills includes 60 monitors, 35 CPUs, 30 printers, 50 UPS…
