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A Discussion of What is Possible
Prepared for Ethiopia
September 4th,2003
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Imagine if…
… communities were empoweredempowered
to discover their their reason to use
technologytechnology
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Imagine if…
… ICTICT could
causecause
employability
and
community well-beingwell-being
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Imagine if…
… grantsgrants seeded
sustainablesustainable
in-country
revenuerevenue
streams
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The GNC Vision
Community development that applies ICT training to economic & social contexts
Activate young technology leaders to make a sustainable difference in their local communities
Build in-country skills & capacity
National blueprint with demonstration project approach to scale
Involve local government to focus on economic growth priorities
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GNC Program Overview
Implementation Partner
TechnologyAmbassadors
AccessPartners
ProgramPartners
Train the Trainer
CommunityInternships
CommunityProjects withTechnology
SocietyEmployment
BusinessHealth
ArtsAgriculture
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GNC Program Components
Intern learning - 6 month program blending business, technology & leadership Community development - learn to apply technology to their livesPartner capacity – In-country partners trained to deliver and manage Global NetCorps programProgram Sustainability – GNC Interns as new community services channel for national priority programs
GNC is leading edge, designed to:Success measured by community impactLearners are accountableProject-based to experience application of ICTSet in local & relevant contexts
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GNC Intern Training : A Blended Learning Experience
ReflectionReflectionRoundtableRoundtable
Face 2 FaceFace 2 FaceEventEvent
CommunityCommunityWorkWork
TheTheLaunchLaunch
Facilitatio
n &
Train
ing
Leadership
&
Coaching
Project
Management
Collabora
tion
Action
Research
Technology
Competencies:Competencies:
•Introduce•Self Assess•Prepare
•Inspire•Equip•Connect
•Create•Collaborate•Contribute
•Reflect•Summarize•Build
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GNC Community Training
The GNC Community training program weaves three key components for impact:
ICT ComputerLiteracy Training
Theme Based Application
Community Theme Projects
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Theme Based Application of ICT
“Learn about computers & the internet and apply your skills in a meaningful way!”
Community Food Garden Basic Bookkeeping
Finding a JobStarting a BusinessArtistic Expression
Doing a School ProjectBasic Banking & Investing
Manage a Community GroupConduct Market Research
Market a ProductMake an Online Video
Personal DevelopmentCrafting Guilds
Write a Business Plan
Run a Campaign or EventManage a Sports LeagueWomen’s RightsHR - Hire/Manage PeoplePreparing a PresentationCreating City/Region GuidesFamily HealthcareManaging a FamilyWater Management 101Building a HousePromoting TourismGovernment (Democracy)Rural Election PlanningOnline Newsletter & Groups
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GNC Programme Partners
Provide:Content for GNC theme development at global and/or local country levelsLocalization expertise of ‘themes’ for community ICT training (ie-Tourism)
Receive:Expanded reach for domain content delivered by NetCorps InternsPromoted nationally & regionally as domain content expertsKnowledge transfer by participating in implementationE-enablement of content
SocietyEmployment
BusinessH ealth
ArtsAgriculture
SocietyEmployment
BusinessH ealth
ArtsAgriculture
Community programme specialists in selected development domains
Committed to technology effectively enabling their domain
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GNC Access Partners
Offer ICT Access for communities…as:Schools, telecenters, Internet cafes, churches, chambers of commerce, community or government centers
Provide computer & learning facilities
Value Interns training community & promoting ICT…building demand for ICT services
Access partners must have capacity to host community training and NetCorps Interns
GNC programme requires 1-2 national Access partners, with 1-2 Interns deployed per location
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GNC Implementation Partner
Accountable for success, operations & sustainability of GNC programme
Hired by in-country funder to recruit, train, support, promote & manage
Specialists with a national view, Youth experience & passion for ICT
4 mandatory skills to be effective:Community SpecialistsExperienced Programme Managers Solid Business Performance Training Competency
DOT trains and coaches Implementation Partner to deliver GNC programme
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Introducing Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)
DOT is a Canada-based international NGO. Flagship initiative, Global NetCorps, seeks to enhance the ICT capacity and expertise of developing nations by:
Empowering in-country Partners to deliver the programActivating young technology leaders with knowledge sector skills & experience employers want Exponentially impacting communities by Interns linking technology and people’s daily livesDelivering national priority programs through a new ‘Interns & ICT Service Channel’ for …healthcare,employment, agricultureNetCorps Jordan, NetCorps South Africa, NetCorps Lebanon, NetCorps EgyptNext…NetCorps Mozambique & NetCorps India
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Why We Are Here …
… to learn about you
… to share our learnings
… to find like-minded partners
To contact us:Janet [email protected] [email protected]
