1 GLOSAS Projects (GLObal Systems Analysis and Simulation Association in the U.S.A.) Takeshi Utsumi Chairman, GLOSAS/USA Laureate of Lord Perry Award for Excellence in Distance Education V.P. for Technology and Coordination of Global University System (GUS)

2 Three Projects Initiated at the international conference on the “Emerging Global Electronic Distance Learning (EGEDL/99),” August 9th - 13th, 1999, University of Tampere, Finland 1. Global Service Trust Fund (GSTF) 2. Global Broadband Internet (GBI) 3. Global University System (GUS)

3 Global Broadband Internet (GBI) Virtual Private Network with QoS

4 James Sheats, HP Labs Technology for Sustainability Initiative 11May 1999 LINCOS (Little Intelligent Communities) or “Unwiring the World” Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, FTL Happold, Northsails, UTC, Becton-Dickenson, Wyle, V-Tel, Tachyon Foundation for Sustainable Development of Costa Rica Institute of Technology of Costa Rica MIT Media Lab University of Rochester

5 James Sheats, HP Labs Technology for Sustainability Initiative 11 May 1999 Digital Town Centers 8-10 Computers 2 Printers, 2 Scanners Cell phone base station (15 mile radius) Smart card reader Medical diagnostic bay Analytical equipment as appropriate External large screen (when available) VSAT satellite connection Purpose: to provide a multi-purpose information center for isolated regions, with high-speed (40 Mb/s) internet access and integrated local wireless communications, at affordable cost for developing nations Telemedicine Agricultural extension services Environmental monitoring Education Computer Lab Electronic Commerce Banking Digital Services

6 Global University System (GUS): Current Status Global University System in South America/ Amazon Region Global University System in the Philippines Native American and Canadian Community Project Global University System in Central America Global University System in Ukraine Global University System in Pakistan Global University System in Africa

7 Proposed Administrative Centres and Satellite Hubs in Developed countries

8 Proposed Administrative Centres and Satellite Hubs in Each Region of Developing Countries

9 Goals of GUS eLearning Joint research, professional development and knowledge- building Data- and media-intensive exchanges Globalization of employment opportunities

10 Objective of GUS Construction of global broadband Internet networks Development of teaching materials Global network of facilitators

11 Coordinating Institution: The University of Amazonas Executive Institutions: The University of Amazonas(CCA, FES) Federal University of Pará (NAEA, NUMA) National Universityof Colombia (IMANI) Universidad René G. Moreno, Bolívia (CIMAR) Universidad Central de Venezuela (CENAMB) Partners: Rede Amazônica Foundation ISAE/FGV

12 UNAMAZ - the only cooperation network between 77 universities in 8 Amazonian countries - is assuming a leading role in programs for human resources formation and researches aiming at unifying its members’ common objectives. Justification

13  Creation of a a physical network of high transmission capacity, linking all members of UNAMAZ and linking the Amazônia with the world.  Use of the physical network of high transmission capacity to connect UNAMAZ university hospitals in a telemedicine program.  Creation of a supporting logistic infrastructure to manage the newly installed technologies (hard- and software). Specific Objectives

14 Dawn of 21st Century 1. Digitalization Analog to Digital 2. Globalization Local to Global 3. New Economy Obedience to Creativity

15 Next Steps Think Big  Marco Antoni Dias Former Director of Higher Education, UNESCO Think Different  Apple Computer Company