Rwanda: Rwanda Plans Massive Telecentre Investment

Rwanda Plans Massive Telecentre Investment Business in Africa (Rivonia) NEWSApril 4, 2006 Posted to the web April 4, 2006 Kigali
The Rwandan government has allocated 560bn Rwandan francs (about $1bn) to develop telecentres, said an official.
Dr Shem Ochuodhom, the executive director of the Rwanda Information and Technology Agency (RITA), said: "The money will be used (to) establish telecentres to enable people in rural areas access information vital for their development, from the rest of the world."
He added that the centres would also promote democracy and development by connecting rural citizens to government and the economy.
"Telecentres provide multi-purpose services through information, skills and consultancy, and business support by reducing the cost of doing business and business transactions between companies."
It is hoped that the project will increase both general and ICT literacy in the country, which will enable job creation and sustainable growth.
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