The PiPop initiative
PiPop (PCA Internet Point Of Presence) is a program initiated
and developed by the PCA in order to address the “digital
divide” in the Lebanese society. For this purpose, the
PCA is collaborating with several parties (civil, public, and/or
international organizations) to create computer and internet
facilities in various parts of the country to be put at the
disposal of the local population. This would enable the latter
to have access to the latest technology and digital information.
The main objectives of PiPop are: creating several hubs in every
region, thus providing affordable access to technology to the
maximum number of people at all ages and providing communities
with small training center, thus offering them access to new
technology.
PiPop objectives do not stop here; in fact the latter aspire
to improve standards of living by constructing an economic-oriented
website for every village. Thirteen websites had already been
established and proved to be a perfect way to keep the Lebanese
Diaspora in contact with their villages. Moreover, PiPop is
aiming to help in creating new job opportunities, discovering
new potentials and bridging the gap between urban and rural
areas.
PiPop is looking for a promising future; up to 40 centers are
to be established, to encourage citizens such as farmers and
merchants, and teach them to make practical use of technology
in their daily life.
Termium
Termium is an annual computer show/event/exhibit that takes
place around the middle of September of each year. It usually
groups 350 Companies and attracts more than 40,000 visitors.
The visitors include the general public as well as IT professionals.
We can meet also a wide variety of people including housewives,
younger and older students as well as workers from all walks
of life.
This year, in his 10th Edition, Termium 2003 had been a triumph.
It benefited from large media coverage that was undertaken by
our Partner PromoFair (part of Choueiry Group which is the Ad
Regie of LBC, Al Jazira, An Nahar, Al Safir and many other Lebanese
and Arab Stations and News Papers).
We created 3 new Pavilions which are: Made in Lebanon, Banking
Technology and Telco Solutions.
Our plan for Termiun 2004 is to add more and more new Pavilions
such as: the Digital Media Solutions, the Hospitality and Tourism
Industries Solutions and other Countries "Made in"
Sections (for example: Made in Jordan. Made in Syria…)
The Golden Chip Awards
- What is it?
- Objectives
- Awards
- Future to be in line with International Competition like
World Summit Awards
Capacity Building
- Positioning (to whom, when, where and how)
- Example (CMM)
- Future (Create our own cycle)
Business Development
- Export facilities
- Participating in international trade shows (Gitex, SETI,
COMDEX…)
- Why? Help member and comity finding new markets and new
partnerships
- Export office
- Business Marketing Workshops with similar association from
other countries.
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