Cyber Caravan, Public Internet Access Points and Learning Corners
Details of the organization
Name *
National Computer Board
Country *
Mauritius
Type *
Governments
National implementation mechanism
The organization has a strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level:
The organization has a national e-strategy:
Yes
Information about the project
Project title *
Cyber Caravan, Public Internet Access Points and Learning Corners
Description *
The NCB has brought forward projects like the Cyber Caravan, Public Internet Access Points (PIAPs) in Post Offices and Learning Corners to reduce the digital divide and connect communities. These projects are focused towards universal access to ICT and Internet to all segments of the population. The Cyber Caravans which are equipped with desktop computers travel around the island with IT Support Officers to deliver training and assistance to the public on the use of ICT. The PIAPs have been set up in all the Post Offices around the island with IT Assistants to provide assistance to the public to use such facility. Similar service has been extended through 13 Learning corners in Mauritius and 21 Learning Corners in Rodrigues.
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Mauritius
Status *
Planned for future
from 05/01/2009
to
01/12/2017
Partners
National Empowerment Foundation, Mauritius Telecom and Mauritius Post Ltd
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
Information and communication infrastructure
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Project type *
Project
