| Grant Profile: |
| Project Title: |
Conflict Prevention through Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Improved Education, Communication and Economic Opportunities |
| PCF/LICUS/SPF: |
PCF |
Status: |
Closed |
| File Number: |
185
| Region: |
AFR |
| Sector: |
Information and communications |
Country: |
Rwanda |
| FY approved: |
2002 |
Grant Theme : |
Human development |
| Keyword(s): |
Children and youth;Conflict prevention;Media and communications;Information and communication technologies; Internet Learning Centers |
Approved Amount: |
$510,000.00 |
| Related Documents |
 185 - Rwanda - Conflict Prevention through Use of ICT - PCF Occasional Note.pdf
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Grant Recipient:
World Links Organization |
Grant Purpose:
The purpose of the grant was to enable Rwandan youth and community groups to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) for improved education, enhanced inter-ethnic communication and downstream economic opportunities, thereby contributing to post-conflict development efforts.
More specifically, the objectives of the proposal included:
(1) Establishing Internet Learning Centers (ILCs) in 20 Rwanda communities, open to both schools and community groups;
(2) Providing training in the use of ICTs to improve educational outcomes and promote local economic and social development;
(3) Providing opportunities for further study, professional growth and conflict prevention in Rwanda by promoting access and use of information and communication, to generate and strengthen economic opportunities.
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Grant Activities:
Component 1: Capacity Building: Establishment of Internet Learning Centers in several communities in Rwanda
Component 2: Training: Provision of training to students, teachers, and interested community members in the use of information and communication technologies
Component 3: Information Sharing and Dissemination: Facilitating access to needed information, and knowledge sharing by local communities for their economic and social development
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