1. RURAL DEVELOPMENT BY ISAAC LENTSWE PROJECT MANAGER: ICT
TELKOM FOUNDATION
29 JULY 2005

2. STRUCTURE OF THE PRESENTATION:
How ICT can Enhance Rural Development
The use of ICT in Community Centres
Empowerment: “end to end solution”
Gardening: “From traditional to technological”

3. Trials and Tribulations of Rolling Out ICT in Rural Areas
Conclusion
Question and Answers

4. HOW ICT CAN ENHANCE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Computers
Internet
Faxes
Printers

5. Photo Copiers
Scanner
TV’S
Overhead Projectors
Inter-Comms
Alarms

6. Radios
Studios, ect.
Telkom Foundation is in line with Government direction in terms of the alleviation of poverty and acceleration of economic development, and the above speak volumes about it

7. THE USE OF ICT IN COMMUNITY CENTRES
Community centres are regarded as hubs for every body in the community in terms of communications

8. They are also used as recreational facilities after hours by learners
They are also used as additional skill development centres
They are used as a vehicle to get a job
They are used to keep the unemployed busy and focussed in their community initiatives

9. They are used to help poor communities with items mentioned on 1
They are used to reduce unnecessary expenditure from our poor communities, for example, transport cost, traveling, ect.

10. EMPOWERMENT: “end to end solution”
Development of ICT computers
Food Schemes, transport, uniforms, etc.
Skill development and training

11. GARDENING: “From traditional to technological:
The normal gardening has faded away by the introduction of technosus project, which does not need more labour to deal with

12. TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF ROLLING OUT ICT IN RURAL AREAS
Experience is the best policy, gradually graduate to deal with adverse challenges in rural areas, for example, educating the community about it

13. Scope of technology required
The exact suitable technology in the area
Cost related issues
Partnerships
Scope of technology required
Expertise required
Dedication required
Manpower required, etc.

14. Finally
Q? + A!
Thank You
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