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The P i POP initiative Community at Work

P. POP. I N I T I A T I V E. The P i POP initiative Community at Work. Professional Computer Association of Lebanon September 2007. Content. The P i POP Initiative Objectives The P i POP SetUp The Running P i POP ’s The P i POP Web Site: www.pipop.org

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The P i POP initiative Community at Work

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  1. P POP I N I T I A T I V E The PiPOPinitiativeCommunity at Work Professional Computer Association of Lebanon September 2007

  2. Content • The PiPOP Initiative Objectives • The PiPOP SetUp • The Running PiPOP’s • The PiPOP Web Site: www.pipop.org • The Future of the PiPOP Initiative • The World Summit Awards Recognition • How to become a PiPOP?

  3. The PiPOP Initiative - Definition • PiPOP is an initiative launched by the PCA to establish inexpensive self-supporting Internet access centers in Rural Villages and towns in Lebanon. • PiPOP Initiative relies on the collaboration of various stake holders. • PiPOP is a community project.

  4. The PiPOP Initiative - Objectives • Address the Digital Divide • Introduce the “Community Work” Culture • Create Market Demand • Create Local Jobs • Create Opportunities for Services

  5. The PiPOP Initiative - Scope • Rural Villages and towns • Inexpensive internet access • Operate in a professional manner. • Self sufficient, Sustainable, Expandable

  6. The PiPOP Initiative – Collaborative Concept Government Private International NGO Universities Local Community Media PCA

  7. The PiPOP Initiative – Roles

  8. The PiPOP SetUp • Site • Furniture • Network • Internet Connection • Hardware • Software • Training • Support • Maintenance

  9. The Running PiPOPs

  10. Sample Facts and Figures

  11. The PiPOP Web Site: www.pipop.org

  12. The PiPOP Web Site: www.pipop.org Today

  13. The PiPOP Web Site: GIS Capabilities

  14. The PiPOP Web Site: Regional Focus

  15. The PiPOP Web Site: Archeology

  16. The PiPOP Web Site: Community Events

  17. The PiPOP Web Site: Leisure

  18. The PiPOP Web Site: Tourism

  19. The Future of the PiPOP Initiative • Interaction Enhancement • Wedding List • Death List • New Born List • Useful Links • Polls • Newsletter • Virtual Tours • Content Enhancement • Village Information • Agro-Business Content • Product Promotion & Training • Agro-Business General Information • Community & Tourism Content • Database driven Event Calendar • Database driven E-Card • Tourism Database

  20. The World Summit Awards Recognition

  21. How to become a PiPOP?

  22. Who can Apply? • Municipality • Club • Schools • Universities • Family Associations • Others

  23. How to Apply? • Fill the "Membership Request Form" • Identify Organization • Identify People • Identify Location (including pictures)

  24. Site Requirements • Closed Surface (min 20m2) • Accessibility • Electricity • Phone • Competent Personnel

  25. Maintenance • Latest Software Version • Management Software • Preventive Maintenance • Hardware Renewal • Control and Follow-Up

  26. P POP I N I T I A T I V E Thank You

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