Myles Smith's Page

My organization

IREX

Website

http://iatpnews.typepad.com/iatp/

What we do as an organization (100-word description)

Addressing the shortage of access to information in Eurasia, the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) spurs community development by employing information and communications technology (ICT) to link citizens and resources both regionally and internationally. IATP fosters better-informed and more efficient citizens who use ICT tools that facilitate the free exchange of information, build local and international associations, and improve communities. The program targets citizens in a position to disseminate information and generate positive change, such as NGO employees, educators, journalists, and government officials. IATP is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX).

My function in the organization

Deputy Regional Director of IATP

What ICT or e-Skill training programs does your organization offer?

Basic computing
Internet for professional groups
Presentations
Databases
Interactive Media
Blogging
Web Design
Wiki Creation

What other training services does your organization provides?

IREX is a US-based non profit organization providing development expertise in over 50 countries on education, media, and civil society development.

Number of telecentres linked to my organization

100

Target groups

Journalists
Businesspersons
Government Officials
Librarians
Teachers
Students

Partners: (other NGOs)

Partners host every IATP center and former center in over 100 communities

Partners: (government)

US Government through USAID

Other partners:

UNESCAP

How we contribute to the network

Best practices/Success stories, Training materials, Evaluation tools/methodologies, e-learning resources, Data and statistics, Research, Benchmarking tools, Resources for training instructors/teachers, Business and management training for NGOs

How you got in touch with this social network site?

Somebody pointed it to me

My personal areas of interest or expertise

Management of networks of telecentres and their staff
Initiative design to create impact
Reporting, success stories, best practices logs
New media utilization