CI-Distance Learning LIL (FY00)

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The Distance Learning Project, will test the viability, and sustainability of distance learning as a means of increasing access to high quality, up dated, and cost effective training for public, and private decision-makers, and improve in turn, their capacity to design, plan and manage, economic, and social development policies. The project components include: 1) establishment of a center of excellence, namely at the Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA), and, upgrading its facilities, to include: a) video-conferencing room with a capacity for 30 people; b) computer room, to include 30 computer stations, including hardware, software, and internet hook-up; c) establishment of a technical, and administrative center; and, d) installation, and/or upgrading of electrical, and telephone wiring; and, 2) support for the establishment of the distance learning center, through the provision of training, and consultant services, to provide technical assistance as required. Additionally, equipment supply will be provided, to include a very small aperture terminal for satellite communication; video, telecommunications, and micro-processor equipment; office, and classroom furniture; and, various other operational, and security equipment required for the learning center activities.