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.
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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
2. SITE ASSESSMENT
3. SITE SELECTION
4. EQUIPMENT DELIVERY
5. TECHNICAL TRAINING
6. PARTNER TRAINING
7. SITE INSTALLATION
8. USER TRAINING
9. EVALUATION
10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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