Lower internet tariffs for schools: Nghipondoka
Libraries need to introduce new services that will enable the general public to have access to information and training needed for education and employment.
Public and private internet providers should revise their internet charges for education institutions such as libraries.
This was said by the deputy minister of education, arts and culture, Ester Nghipondoka, at opening of the one-day Library for Development Seminar in Windhoek on Tuesday.
Nghipondoka explained that the ministry has reached a stage where the need to engage different stakeholders involved in the provision of internet connection is of paramount importance.
“There is a great need for these institutions to ensure that the public has access to information and communication technology (ICT) in order to promote inclusivity and foster innovation,” she said.
Nghipondoka urged all stakeholders to fully embrace the importance of ICT in libraries in order to tap from its vast potential for wealth and employment creation.
She said there is a need for libraries to introduce new services that will enable the general public to have access to information and training needed for education and employment.
The seminar is held by the ministry as part of the Libraries for Development Project which was introduced in Namibia in 2012 to promote a knowledge-based society and public use of information technology through public libraries.
An initiative of the governments of Namibia, Finland and Tanzania, the project has thus far trained 7 550 library users.
The training focused on basic computer skills, Microsoft and PowerPoint presentations, amongst other skills for community members.
The project is further aimed at bridging the digital divide in society, with a special reference to women and most vulnerable groups.
It is also aimed at increasing the capacity of the library personnel to teach ICT skills and information search to members of the community.
- Nampa
This was said by the deputy minister of education, arts and culture, Ester Nghipondoka, at opening of the one-day Library for Development Seminar in Windhoek on Tuesday.
Nghipondoka explained that the ministry has reached a stage where the need to engage different stakeholders involved in the provision of internet connection is of paramount importance.
“There is a great need for these institutions to ensure that the public has access to information and communication technology (ICT) in order to promote inclusivity and foster innovation,” she said.
Nghipondoka urged all stakeholders to fully embrace the importance of ICT in libraries in order to tap from its vast potential for wealth and employment creation.
She said there is a need for libraries to introduce new services that will enable the general public to have access to information and training needed for education and employment.
The seminar is held by the ministry as part of the Libraries for Development Project which was introduced in Namibia in 2012 to promote a knowledge-based society and public use of information technology through public libraries.
An initiative of the governments of Namibia, Finland and Tanzania, the project has thus far trained 7 550 library users.
The training focused on basic computer skills, Microsoft and PowerPoint presentations, amongst other skills for community members.
The project is further aimed at bridging the digital divide in society, with a special reference to women and most vulnerable groups.
It is also aimed at increasing the capacity of the library personnel to teach ICT skills and information search to members of the community.
- Nampa
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