Subject: New book on Rwanda Telecentre Network (RTN) as catalyst for rural transformation published by the International Labor Organization (ILO) New book on Rwanda Telecentre Network (RTN) as catalyst for rural transformation published by the International Labor Organization (ILO) Inline image 1The International Labor Organization (ILO) has published a book on Rwanda Telecentre Network (RTN) and Nyamata Telecentre entitled "Learning from Catalysts of rural transformation". In additions to the Rwandan success story, the 247 pages book includes other 7 cases selected from 7 countries namely: Lativia, Brazil, Peru, Palestine, India, Benin and Cambodia The ILO has analyzed these 8 catalysts in-depth, to understand how they were created and have evolved; how they have been seizing opportunities and tackling challenges; and what types of support could increase their positive impact on rural transformation. The cases analyzed have been selected based on the size and scope of their impact, and their capacity to bring about meaningful social, economic and political changes in the rural areas where they operate. The 8 cases were selected by the ILO's Rural Employment and Decent Work Programme in Geneva. The Catalysts retained in this initiative are "endogenous", in the sense that they originate from the rural area or country where they operate, rather than stemming from external projects. (e.g., from an international agency or NGO). Specifically , the case of Nyamata Telecentre and Rwanda Telecentre Network proves clearly that Information and Communication Technologies and especially Telecentres are still playing strategic role in rural transformation. Our sincere appreciations go to all who have been with us all the way in our efforts to ensure that RTN and Nyamata Telecentre become "real catalyst for rural transformation". More specifically we are grateful to the Government of Rwanda, The Technical Centre for Agriculture and rural cooperation (CTA), and The Telecentre.org foundation. To access the book:http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_policy/documen ts/publication/wcms_234874.pdf I hope you will find the book useful. Paul BARERA Excutive Director,RTN -- *Paul BARERA* pbarera@xxxxxx Tel:0788352325 *www.rtn.rw *www.Net-africa.org Skype/Twitter:pbarera http://barerapaul.blogspot.com/ <https://www.facebook.com/RwandaTelecentreNetwork> https://www.facebook.com/RwandaTelecentreNetwork <https://twitter.com/RTNRwanda> https://twitter.com/RTNRwanda
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