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Connecting People and Organizations for Rural Development through Pilot Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCTs) in Selected Philippine Barangays. A Project Facilitated by:. PCHRD-DOST DOST-CARAGA PSTC-Lanao del Norte. Why MCTs?. A response to the challenge - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PCHRD-DOSTDOST-CARAGAPSTC-Lanao del Norte
A Project Facilitated by:
Connecting People and Organizations for Rural Development through Pilot
Multipurpose Community Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCTs)Telecenters (MCTs)
in Selected Philippine Barangays
Why MCTs?
A response to the challenge
of capitalizing technology to give Filipinos equitable access to knowledge and resources
of bringing the rural villages out of isolation
Global Telecenter Movement
More than the services delivered in telecenters, it is the new capacities in people that they (telecenters) help create that made the difference.
This new capacity becomes self-generating and enables a far greater number of people learning to do more important things.
MCT Pilot Sites
AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Barangay Maguinda, Butuan City• Mountainous; 30 km (rough road) from Butuan City; coconut and rootcrop farming• Population: 3,290; 85 % Philippine Ecumenical Christian Church (Knights of Rizal)• Major dialect: Cebuano
Barangay Jaliobong, Kitcharao Municipality • Plain, surrounded by mountains; 60 km (good road) from Butuan City; rice and coconut farming; near Lake Mainit (eco-tourism)• Population: 1,987• Major dialect: Surigaonon (and Cebuano)
MCT Pilot Sites
LANAO DEL NORTE
Barangay Malingao, Tubod• plain, surrounded by mountains; good agricultural land for coconut, corn and banana; 50 km from Iligan City• Population: 3,626; central and gateway to other barangays• Major dialect: Cebuano
Barangay Taguitic, Kapatagan Municipality • Rich fishing ground (many fishponds) aroung Pangil Bay; country’s major source of prawns, crabs; 80 km from Iligan City• High commercial activity; high demand for telecomm infrastructure• Population: 2,743; • Major dialect: Cebuano
Location
Taguitic, Kapatagan
Legend:
Malingao, Tubod
Jaliobong, Kitcharao
Maguinda, Butuan City
Lanao del Norte
Agusan del Norte
Barangay Jaliobong Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte
Barangay Maguinda Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Barangay Maguinda Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Barangay MalingaoTubod, Lanao del Norte
Barangay Taguitic Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
Barangay Taguitic Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
Information needs
HEALTHI. Facilities
A. Health Centers
B. Ambulances
C. Hospitals
D. Accredited Laboratories
E. Nursing Homes
F. Dialysis Centers
II. Health Human Resources
A. Directory of neighboring practitioners (doctors, nurses, midwives, rural health workers, etc.)
B. Directory of local and international health institutions
C. Directory of Health Maintenance Organizations
D. Directory of medical and pre-medical societies
E. Links to other health-related associations
Information needs
HEALTHIII. Socio-demographic data
A. Population dataB. Leading causes of MortalityC. Leading causes of Morbidity
IV. Disease Control Program A. List of Common diseases B. Signs and Symptoms C. Preventive measures D. Government intervention
IV. Other Health Programs A. Nutrition B. Family Planning C. Maternal & Child Care D. Breastfeeding E. Immunization F. Dental Health Program G. Other Health-related programs
Information needs
HEALTHVI. Alternative Medicine
A. Use of medicinal herbal plants
B. Acupuncture
C. Acupressure
D. Other traditional forms of healing
VII. Environment Health Sanitation
A. Sources of Drinking Water B. Waste Management
C. Kind of Toilet Facility
VIII. Current trends / latest medical technological breakthroughs
Information needs
EDUCATIONI. Database
A. database on educational organizations/agencies,
courses offered, available scholarships, how to
avail of such
B. database of programs and services provided by
government agencies and NGOs to communities
II. Training Modules
A. library management, information and references
B. computer education training (MSU-IIT)
C. livelihood programs - trades, crafts, vocational
courses
D. instructional materials
E. information technology
Information needs
EDUCATIONIII. Research Materials
A. Research materials useful and applicable to barangay students
IV. StatisticsA. economic, social, environmental, and
health statisticsB. literacy rate
V. DECS-Related InformationA. national structure to local B. policies/memorandaC. listing of number of schools, classrooms, students in the Philippines D. memorandumE. new educational programsF. employee's benefits
Information needs
EDUCATIONVI. Health-Related Information
A. information on how to identify exceptionalities
in children (e.g., autism, dyslexia, giftedness),
and where to go for diagnosis, management,
and care of exceptional children
B. basic health information, local remedies for common
diseases, preventive measures
C. basic health and nutrition
D. information on inclusive education where differently-
abled children are mainstreamed with normal children
Information needs
EDUCATIONI. Facilities
A. Health Centers
B. Ambulances
C. Hospitals
D. Accredited Laboratories
E. Nursing Homes
F. Dialysis Centers
II. Health Human Resources
A. Directory of neighboring practitioners (doctors, nurses, midwives, rural health workers, etc.)
B. Directory of local and international health institutions
C. Directory of Health Maintenance Organizations
D. Directory of medical and pre-medical societies
E. Links to other health-related associations
Information needsAGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & NATURAL RESOURCESI. Sources of Livelihood
A. Farming1. Rice farming (lowland and upland)2. Upland farming (e.g., Cassava, pineapple, mango, etc.)3. Cassava farming (price, marketing, processing, financial assistance,
etc.)4. Rice farming (new technologies, price, pest control, financial
support,processing, etc.)B. Fishing/ Aquaculture/ Marine Culture
1. Ways and means on fishingC. Animal Raising
1. Poultry- raising2. Livestock raising
D. TradingE. ManufacturingF. Non-technical work
1. Food preservation ( e.g.,fish canning)2. Handicraft Industry
G. Offer Skilled Services1. Technical skills and development on electricity, automotive, and food
technology
Information needs
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & NATURAL RESOURCESII. Better ways
A. Rice Farming
B. Cassava Farming
C. Coconut Farming
D. Commercial Crops Growing
E. Livestock and Poultry Raising
F. Other Sources
III. Government Involvement
A. National Laws, Policies, Rules & Regulations
B. Programs and Services of different related agencies
C. Training/ workshops
D. Requirements and steps to avail project services
E. Persons to approach; complete addresses
Information needs
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & NATURAL RESOURCESIV. Involvement of People Organization
A. Nature of programs and services
B. Requirements and steps to avail project services
C. Persons to approach; complete addresses
V. New Technologies
A. Current trends
B. Technology and livelihood resources
C. Control of pests
D. New varieties/species for planting
Information needs
RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
I. Marketing Aspects
A. Distribution
B. Trading
C. Pricing
D. Farm to market road
E. Market Linkages
F. Buyers requirement on quality of products
G. Others
Information needs
RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTII. Livelihood Assistance
A. Government Programs/Policies1. Program Implementation2. Program Beneficiaries
B. Starting up a business1. Requirements/guidelines2. What offices to go3. Available financing
C. Operating successful cooperativesD. Access to various cooperatives to strengthen existing coop E. Credit facilities
1. Info on various financial/ funding institutions2. Info on profitable medium enterprises3. Info on effective entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial
management4. Human resource development training on
a. Food technology, food preservationb. Technical skills
5. Employment opportunities
Information needs
RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTIII. Industry Studies on
A. Small mining/quarrying operation of marble & limestoneB. Fish cage & feed millC. HandicraftD. Food preservation (i.e. fish canning)
IV. Other Relevant Data onA. Economic status of the countryB. Weather conditions (La Niña & El Niño)C. Cost of technology and raw material sourcesD. Directories of
1. Civic organizations2. NGOs3. POs4. Cooperatives5. Lending/Financing institution6. Suppliers of tools, fertilizers, chemicals, etc.
General Objective
To identify the systems combination of
people, organization, infrastructure and
processes
that will bring in the rural villages
(barangays) into the mainstream of
development.
Specific Objectives Determine info needs of rural people which can be
addressed thru the use of ICTs establish user-designed MCTs factors for operating a viable and sustainable MCT develop, with partners, applications in HEALTH, education,
agriculture, fisheries and natural resources, livelihood local capability in developing indigenous content and
applications and MCT management services (social and commercial purposes)
– Internet access point– info resource centers– literacy courses
Impact on quality of village life
Concept of a Multipurpose Community TelecenterConcept of a Multipurpose Community Telecenter
* SOURCES OF(DISTANT) INFORMATION
agricultureeducationhealthlivelihood
connect and access
PILOTMultipurposeCommunityTelecenter
* READING CENTER / LIBRARYprint materials,
programs in video, CD
* INTERNET CAFE* SOURCES OF INFORMATIONBarangay
Telepono sa Barangay
PC PC TV
read, view
PCO
PCO
ItalTel
relay towers
Internet
Taguitic
Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCTs)
Lanao del Norte relay towers
MalingaoBarangay Hall
Barangay Hall
ISP
Central Station
Proposed line going to ISP
PCO
PCOMTPO
ISP
relay towers
CentralStation
Internet
Maguinda
Jaliobong
Proposed line going to ISP
Barangay Hall
Barangay Hall
Proposed line
Proposed lineMultipurpose Community Telecenters (MCTs) Agusan del Norte
MCT
MCT
PCO
PCOModem
Modem
MTPO
BAYANTELButuan
SwitchingNetwork
MoscomButuan
INTERNET
Modem
Modem
Brgy. Jaliobong
Brgy MaguindaDOTC-TELOF
Exchange (N1-3 )
Multipurpose Community Telecenters (MCTs)Agusan del Norte
Barangay Jaliobong
Barangay Maguinda
Development Strategy
Build on existing programs work with partners content/application building (indigenous, link-
base) long-term viability, sustainability by building
local capability
Progress
information needs captured from series of consultations; an evolving concern
community-designed MCT; development is contingent on understanding of MCT’s purposes within the context of the community
sustainability factors: leader’s status in local governance and the community; power structure and relationships
Progress
local capability– computing, Internet, website development
• young people are easy to train; form volunteer pool
– need to develop better understanding of reading center development, information sourcing and servicing
– need skills for organizing and managing a MCT
Progress
services offered– computer processing and printing– Internet / web surfing: on familiarity phase (if
on a 24 hour service, cognizant of ISP cost implications)
– limited promotion due to non-stable Internet connection (focus on Internet)
– need for a guide on costing information products and services
Some Lessons learned
There is recognition on the value of Internet as a source of info but the community's mind set would first tap traditional sources such as radio or face-to-face transactions.
Language is a barrier; there's difficulty in in-depth
understanding of the English language.
The local government (Bgy Council) was seen as a natural
anchor for the project inspite of the presence of NGOs, e.g., coop or women group; leaders are, however, subject t change.
An understanding of the community's power structure and
relationships is important.
Some Lessons learned
Community's understanding of the project is enhanced by demonstrating MCTs capability.
Organizing the MCT management team follows only after demonstrating the technology capability, and experiencing the service and having a good understanding of the prospects of the MCT.
There is a need for a balancing service delivery objectives: public service vs commercial service.
Website (esp. gov't) owners must be responsive to queries received from users, i.e., they must respond to e-mails received.
Some Lessons learned
Paradigm shift: organize the barangay MCT first before relationships are defined with town, province, national sources; or, before committees are convened.
Process documentation, including recording of narrative stories, is important, and should be undertaken by all project participants.
Localize implementation (e.g. PCHRD, DOST-CARAGA); block activities and commission them where applicable (culture of subcontracting; ability to spot good / reliable contractors)
Conclusion
If you empower the barangay, demonstrate the capability and prospects of a MCT (or any project), and let them (barangay) own the MCT (or project), they can mobilize resources and be determined do let MCT (project) succeed.
Technology should be used and commercializing
information services should be done, in the cultural context of the community; results cannot be hurried.
MCT is a relationship project, one works within a web
of relationships.