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NAME OF THE PROJECT
"PiPOP" PCA INTERNET POINT OF PRESENCE
OVERVIEW
There importance, impact and advantages of information technology
is clear. As a reliable partner, technology is vital for any
rising country and emerging economy, like Lebanon.
When Information grow to be the key word for progress, not to
many people in Lebanon have access to the World Wide Web, mainly
in the rural areas, in particular among women and children.
OBJECTIVES
PiPOP is a program initiated by PCA in order to address
the "digital divide" in the Lebanese society.
For this purpose, PCA is collaborating with several parties,
civil public, and/or international organizations to generate
PiPOP centers in various parts of the country. By launching
this project PCA had introduced the world of information technology
to communities who do not have access for this facility, for
income reason.
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Short term objectives
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Right to access technology and
information : Creating several hubs in every
region, at the disposal of non profit organizations
(social clubs, municipalities, schools...) providing
access to technology at a very competitive price
to the maximum number of people at all ages.
(Check PiPOP Pipeline)
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Acquisition of computer and IT
skills : PiPOP provided for the communities
a small training center, where schools who do not
have a computer laboratory, started to organize
classes for there students, where they can offer
them access to new technology. (Check
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Medium to long term
objectives
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Improving standards of living :
Developing local economic initiatives through
information dissemination. PCA constructed for every
village a website economically oriented. (Check
websites addresses)
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Professional opportunities : Creating
new Jobs and discovering new potential.
(Check PiPOP Pipeline)
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Bridging the gap between urban
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