Public ICT Center for Rural Development
Author | : Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | : Asian Development Bank |
Total Pages | : 117 |
Release | : 2017-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789292578961 |
ISBN-13 | : 9292578960 |
Rating | : 4/5 (960 Downloads) |
Download or read book Public ICT Center for Rural Development written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cybercafés play a key role in providing internet access to developing countries. This paper examines the challenges of internet connectivity in rural and remote areas and how cybercafés now serve as a model behind government efforts to set up telecenters to extend internet connectivity to rural communities. Find out why telecenters remain popular as highlighted in two case studies: a government run initiative in the Philippines and a public-private partnership in Sri Lanka.