Transcript BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Micro-Solar Distance Learning Initiative Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) for Human Capacity Development Presented by: Ron Swenson, EcoSage Corporation Copyright 2001-2003 EcoSage Corporation.

BRIDGING THE
DIGITAL DIVIDE
Micro-Solar Distance
Learning Initiative
Information & Communications Technologies (ICT)
for Human Capacity Development
Presented by:
Ron Swenson, EcoSage Corporation
Copyright 2001-2003 EcoSage Corporation
Telecommunication Services
KEY APPLICATIONS
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
2000 G-8 Mandate
 Long-Distance
Education
 E-Governance
 Tele-medicine
 E-Commerce
"Information is a basic human right and the
fundamental foundation for the formation of
democratic institutions.”
Nelson Mandela
"It can be no accident that there is no wealthy
developed country today that is informationpoor, and no information-rich country that is
poor and undeveloped.”
Mahathir Mohammed
Prime Minister, Malaysia
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PhotoVoltaic (PV) Systems
KEY COMPONENTS
 1.5 kW PV Panels &
Balance of Systems
1.5 kW (48v) PV ARRAY
Village-Scale Power
 (DC) Charge Controller &
(AC) Inverter
 5 kWh Uninterruptable
Power Supply (Batteries)
 Energy Efficient Lighting,
IT Hardware & Appliances
 Refrigerator for Medical
Vaccine Storage
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Reduced from 2.5 kW through the use of Stateof-the-Art energy efficiency appliances.
Telecommunication System
KEY COMPONENTS
BROADBAND SATELLITE
 1.8 Meter C Band
Antenna
Wireless Connectivity Solution
 Voice-Over-IP Telephony
Services
 Mini-Intranet Hub & LAN
Interface
 External Access Router
 Dedicated Space Segment
to Internet Gateway
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High Speed, 2 - Way, Synchronous
24 / 7 Connection
IT Systems Configuration
KEY COMPONENTS
 Modular IT Network Server
Core
STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRONICS
Low-Power IT Hardware
 Low-Power (30w) Branch
Terminals
 Core to Branch Terminal
Wireless Options
 IT Core Micro-HVAC
System
 Hardware Security System
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Fully Componentized
Internet-Based Software
APPLICATIONS
 Remote Project
Management Services
GLOBAL INFORMATION NETWORK
Community Informatics
 Long-Distance Education
 Medical Consultation
 Knowledge Management
Library
 Remote Technical Support
 Monitoring & Evaluation
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Building Local Knowledge Base
Public / Private Partnership
CAPACITY PARTNERS
 Private Sector Commercial
 Government Agencies
INSTITUTIONAL CONVERGENCE
Cross-Sector
 Public & Private
Universities
 Private Voluntary
Organizations (PVOs)
 Domestic & International
Organizations
Bundling Multi-sector Services
on a
Single, Open - Platform Portal
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Public / Private Partnership
DONOR AGENCIES
 World Bank
 European Union
TRANSPARENCY
Direct Access to Donor Funding
 United Nations Development Programme
 Organization of American States
 United States Agency for International
Development
 International Telecommunications Union
 International Development Research Centre
 Inter-American Development Bank
(Partial Listing)
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Capacity Building
Network Overview
CONNECTIVITY
SOLUTIONS
to meet human needs
SIGNAL SPEED
• Upstream
96 - KPS
• Downstream
2 - MPS
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Onsite Installation
EXPANDABLE
Optional Wired
or
Wireless Local
Loop ( WLL)
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Site Assessment & Selection
E-READINESS
COMMUNITY INFORMATICS
 Regulatory Climate
Social Network Analysis
 Multi-Sector Partners
 Training Capacity
 Local Asset Base
 Inter-Agency Cooperation
 Multi-sector Partnerships
Asset Mapping
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Long - Distance Education
EXPANDED SERVICES
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
 Grades 7 - 12
Project-based, Service Learning
 Post - Secondary
 Adult Education
 Extension Services
 Vocational Education
 Professional Development
Building Human Capacity
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Project Sustainability
FEE-FOR-SERVICE
(LOCAL)
GOV. SERVICES
(NATIONAL)
DONOR FUNDING
(INTERNATIONAL)
 Education
 Education
 Education
 Medical
 Health Care
 Health Care
 Commercial Ser.
 Public Records
 Sustainable Dev.
 Entertainment
 Municipal Training
 Municipal Training
 Extension Services
 Civic Participation
 Battery Charging
 Economic Dev.
 Relief Services
 Potable Water
 Emergency Mgt.
Utility Services
Objectives: Self-generate revenues and secure program revenues from government and donor agencies to
achieve financial sustainability within 3-yrs.
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Rapid Deployment
TASK
15 - DAYS 30 - DAYS 45 - DAYS 60 - DAYS 75 - DAYS 90 - DAYS
1. DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS
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2. SITE ASSESSMENT
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3. SITE SELECTION
4. EQUIPMENT DELIVERY
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5. TECHNICAL TRAINING
6. PARTNER TRAINING
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7. SITE INSTALLATION
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8. USER TRAINING
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9. EVALUATION
10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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