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IBLF's DIGITAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME - BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

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WHO WE ARE

| Digital Partnership |

'Digital Partnership' is a programme of the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), facilitating access to affordable technology and training for learning and enterprise through the establishment of private/public partnerships.

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WHAT WE DO

| Digital Partnership |

With an emphasis on capacity building and sustainability, the initiative brings together corporate companies, public services and communities to expand access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and accelerate development.

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OUR PROJECTS

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Practical Learning

The Ethio-Italy School in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia received 15 computers from the Ethiopian Computer Refurbishment & Training Centre

· A computer lab has been established, serving the school’s 1500 students
· Theoretical lessons have been replaced with hands-on, practical learning
· Students and teachers are benefitting from internet access

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Digital Boost

The Jegnoch Primary School in the Harari regional state of Ethiopia received 12 computers

· A computer lab now provides an hour of IT training per week for students from grade 5 and above
· A new lab with internet access is being built to accommodate more computers
· The school teachers also use the computers for lesson preparation and training

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Special Needs Training

The CARDOS community centre in Addis Ababa provides ICT access and training to the blind, deaf and physically disabled

· Specialist software including JAWS, a screen reading software, is used at the centre
· Each training course is completed with a graduation
· Trainees acquire invaluable skills and employment opportunities

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Digital Whizkid

Bethlehem, an elementary school student in the Harari region of Ethiopia, has gained advanced knowledge of IT as a result of access provided in her region

· Bethlehem has studied hardware and software troubleshooting, maintenance and advanced software
· She now helps students of her age and above to learn basic computer skills
· Bethlehem has become a role model to other children and is a true inspiration

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New Chances

The TVET (Technical and Vocational Education Training) college in Dire Dawa acquired 10 computers to establish a new ‘Technology Transfer’ Department

· 4 computers are used in classrooms for practical IT training
· Teachers use 6 computers to facilitate the preparation of teaching aids, proposals and exams
· There are plans to procure more computers to establish an IT lab for students

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Fivefold Capacity

The Awmejahidin Elementary School in the Harar region of Ethiopia previously had only three computers for office use and now have 15

· The school has now established a new computer lab
· A trainer was hired to coach the teachers who are now able to teach basic IT skills to the students
· All grade 5 and above students spend time in the lab and are enjoying learning computer basics

DIGITAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS

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