A telecenter is a public place where people can find information, create, learn, and communicate with others while developing digital skills through access to information and communication technology. It has many names and variations such as; infocenter, community e-center, village knowledge center, etc¡¦Millions of people rely on telecenters around the world for information, education, business, and entertainment. Telecenters may be public libraries, education centers, voluntary or community organizations or any other type of community facility that provides access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), but it is always defined by its primary objective of contributing to community development. Reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, and reaching out to youth are just some examples of the services a telecenter provides to its community.
As for the MOU signed by Executive Vice President of NIA, Jung-Hyup Kang for NIA and Executive Director, Miguel Raimilla of the Telecentre Foundation. This MOU formalizes the partnership between the two organizations for the benefit of telecenters and Information Access Centers worldwide. The scope of Cooperation includes the following areas: Sharing the global community network and other resources and materials, exchanging human resources for training and other related services, mutual use of centers and facilities for public interest, consultancy and technical service, other areas of interest in ICT as agreed upon by both NIA and the Telecentre Foundation.
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