Close the Gap Bridging the digital divide A sustainable new lifecycle for used ICT in education

Mission International organisation that helps bridging the digital divide by giving used computers a second life.

Case Goal: Providing quality refurbished hardware for secondary schools in Uganda Local Partners: Computers for Schools Uganda, Schoolnet Uganda, Uconnect

Way of working: a 3 step process 1.Material donation and refurbishment 2.Implementation 3.End-of-second life treatment through recycling

Material donation and Refurbishment Arrival Inventory Data Wipe Test Cleaning Upgrade & Softwares staging Spec’s out Storage Shipment Process

Logistics Organised through partners –KLM CARGO, when possible –Cargo: plane & boat –Partnership with NGO’s

Implementation In collaboration with local service partners –Delivery –Software configuration, installation & Maintenance –Training: technical and pedagogical –Reporting –E-Waste Collection

Recycling Sustainable solution to close the 2nd lifecycle Regional approach (EAC) –Regional Recycling Centre (Nairobi) –Local collectors Tier 1 recycling locally: dismantling, recycling non- hazardous fractions and volume reduction Tier 2 recycling of hazardous components in Europe

Key factors and Challenges Government: policies and curriculum development Service partners: strong relations and capacity building e-Waste sensitization and collection

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“ The importance of information technologies for educational use cannot be underestimated. It gives developing countries the opportunity to skip an entire generation of infrastructure by going directly to internet technology. I strongly believe in partnerships, in joining forces and in together making this world a better place, where opportunities can be seized by everyone.” Archbishop Desmond Tutu Thanks for your attention