The new CEC is dubbed the "Last Mile Initiative through the Maitum Community E-Center" and aims to provide basic communications access to several Sarangi towns.
In a statement, MEDCO Chairperson Jesus Dureza said the project would provide a cost-effective Internet facility in Maitum and other nearby towns that have third-class agricultural operations. The CEC has a telephone unit, fax machine, several networked computers, a photocopier-scanner, a printer and web cameras. It is connected to the Internet via high-speed broadband connection.
Apart from basic office desktop use, the CEC will be used as a business center, e-government assistance and commercial services facility.
The CEC will provide access to local entrepreneurs in showcasing their products through the Internet and is expected to open new business opportunities between local businessmen and with prospective partners and clients.
Autor: Alexander Villafania
Quelle: INQ7, 17.07.2005
