The initiative Community at Work The PiPOP initiative Community at Work Professional Computer Association of Lebanon September 2007 Professional Computer Association of Lebanon September 2007 PPOP I N I T I A T I V E

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

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

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

7 The Initiative – Roles The PiPOP Initiative – Roles PCA Project Management, Support center, Technical Specifications, Logistics, Supervision Universities Education, Field Technical Support, Monitoring Community Local management, Operations, Support, Knowledge Transfer Government Communications, Legal Issues Private Sector- NGOs Finance Media Adoption, Coverage, Promotion

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

9 The Running s The Running PiPOPs

10 Sample Facts and Figures PiPOP Monthly Average Total Past 3 Months Beit Merry 4531,360 Ghassanieh6171,850 Maghdouchi Moukhtara Tannourine70210 Kfarhata00 Total4,640

11 The Web Site: The PiPOP Web Site:

12 The Web Site: The PiPOP Web Site: About Us Geography & Environment History & Archives Economy Population & Community Municipality/ Organization Council & Members Policies & Regulations Plans & Projects Lodging Hotels Furnished Apartments Tourism Restaurants Clubs Sights Side Menus Archeology Hand made products Industrial & Agricultural Products Features Discussion Forum Web Mail Events Calendar News & News Board Useful Links Contact Us Today

13 The Web Site: GIS Capabilities The PiPOP Web Site: GIS Capabilities

14 The Web Site: Regional Focus The PiPOP Web Site: Regional Focus

15 The Web Site: Archeology The PiPOP Web Site: Archeology

16 The Web Site: Community Events The PiPOP Web Site: Community Events

17 The Web Site: Leisure The PiPOP Web Site: Leisure

18 The Web Site: Tourism The PiPOP Web Site: Tourism

19 The Future of the Initiative The Future of the PiPOP Initiative   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  Interaction Enhancement Wedding List Death List New Born List Useful Links Polls Newsletter Virtual Tours

20 The World Summit Awards Recognition

21 How to become a ? How to become a PiPOP?

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

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

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

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

26 Thank You PPOP I N I T I A T I V E