Global Development Learning Network Project (LIL)

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The Global Development Learning Network Project will test a variety of distance learning, and state-of-the-art communications technologies, and, expand access to development management information, strengthen capacities in both the public, and private sectors, and, improve levels of regional dialogue in policy-related issues. The two main project components will: 1) establish, retrofit, and equip the main Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) center at the University of Indonesia's Salemba campus, and three selected sub-centers at the Universities of Hasanuddin, Riau, and Udayana. The main GDLN center will include two technology-based classrooms connected to GDLN Washington through multimedia facilities for video, data, and voice exchange, including the supply of computers, pedagogical tools, and internet access. The three sub-centers will be retrofitted, and partially equipped to include one multimedia classroom; and, 2) finance operation costs on a decreasing basis, over the four-year implementation, technical assistance, and training for distance learning centers' staff, as well as periodic evaluations of operations, and management, and the establishment of financial accounts and, annual auditing. Funds will be available for sponsoring, and developing the content for local courses, and partnerships, in addition to financing technology reviews, and upgrade.