[UgaBYTES] Fwd: The Participant's Voice

[dmethus at udsm.ac.tz]

Hi All,

Below are my contributions:

#1. The EATLF is a formidable force in building relationships and
addressing challenges? Why

The EATFL is a very important instrument in bringing together ideas and
contributions from Telecentres Practitioners. The ideas and lessons learnt
could be shared for the benefit of all Telecentres in the region. Also it
has a role of organizing different events which can bring together all
stakeholders to deliberate on some important issues. In addition to that
the stakeholders could be from different parts of the world with
experiences on Telecentre Networks.


#2. The telecentre academy is a timely issue for implementation in
African? Why

Given the current situation where no such kind of academy exits, it will
be a good opportunity for Telecentres to have such academy where
practionners will have opportunity to learn on different approaches/models
for successful Telecentres.


#3. Addressing the EATLF sustainability is important? Why Without
sustainability, the project would have no continuing effect.

Most of projects/ Telecentres in many countries failed because they lacked
sustainability strategies. Some of the strategies include: involvement of
the local community right from the beginning whenever there is intention
of establishing such facility; involvement of local government in the
area; involvement of potential users; human resource as one of the
components of sustainability; creation of Telecentre Networks which can
lobby for the government support; improper business plan among others.
Therefore there must be a good mechanisms for addressing sustainability
issues if at all any project is to be successful.


#4. An online community service is a perfect solution for strengthening
our telecentre working relations in the region? How In this era of
technology, online community service is the most effective and efficient
means of communication. Examples are the mail  list, interactive website,
etc


This is an easy way and quicker in disseminating and sharing valuable
information among Telecentre Practitioners   and the community in general.
Through the email, many solutions for different problems/challenges
encountered by other colleagues can be solved easily and timely.



Regards

Daniel Richard Methusela
















> Dear Friends,
> Preparations for the 5th EATLF are finished here at UgaBYTES. So far ,30
> participants from different parts of the world have confirmed attendance.
> As
> we shape it even better, a Special edition of the Telecentre Times is
> being
> prepared. It collects many issues around the event but more important your
> opinion on this method of sharing information. Kindly take some time to
> respond to any or all of the questions below urgently.
>
> #1. The EATLF is a fomidable force in building relationships and
> addressing
> challenges? why
>
> #2. The telecentre academy is a timely issue for implementation in
> African?
> why
>
> #3. Addressing the EATLF sustainability is important? why
>
> #4. An online community service is a perfect solutions for strengthening
> our
> telecentre working relations in the region? how
>
> Please send your response together with a photograph....
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Relevant link for participants;
>
> http://www.ugabytes.org/5th-EATLF
>
> http://www.ugabytes.org/nod/?q=node/314
>
>
> --
> Betty Iyamuremye
> Community Content Facilitator
> UgaBYTES Initiative
> Plot 2218 Ggaba Road
> P.O. Box 6081 Kampala
> Off: +256-414-370163 / 414-267427
> Mob: +256-775-944990
> Email: biyamuremye at ugabytes.org
> web: http://www.ugabytes.org
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Together we can strengthen the telecentre movement. Have you used the
> online
> support-centre: http://www.ugabytes.org/supportcentre today?
> You can get help on any issue or review questions and answers by
> telecentre
> practitioners. This service is a joint initiative of UgaBYTES Initiative,
> telecentre.org, IDRC, SDC and Microsoft
>
> --
> Executive Director
> UgaBYTES Initiative
> Tel: +256414370163
> Mob: +256712314969
> Skype: sulah.ndaula
> Yahoo: ndaulasula
> Email: ndaulasula@
> (ugabytes.org,yahoo.co.uk or gmail)
>
> --
> Betty Iyamuremye
> Community Content Facilitator
> UgaBYTES Initiative
> Plot 2218 Ggaba Road
> P.O. Box 6081 Kampala
> Off: +256-414-370163 / 414-267427
> Mob: +256-775-944990
> Email: biyamuremye at ugabytes.org
> web: http://www.ugabytes.org
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Together we can strengthen the telecentre movement. Have you used the
> online
> support-centre: http://www.ugabytes.org/supportcentre today?
> You can get help on any issue or review questions and answers by
> telecentre
> practitioners. This service is a joint initiative of UgaBYTES Initiative,
> telecentre.org, IDRC, SDC and Microsoft
>