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Question: IMPACT STUDY ON PANDEI (PEOPLE ACCESSIBLE NETWORK, DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT & INCLUSIVITY) PROGRAM BY PUSTAKA NEGERI SARAWAK

Answer: The People Accessible Network for Digital Empowerment and Inclusivity (PANDei) is an endeavour
undertaken by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka), one of the initiatives designated by the Sarawak
Government to improve the digital economy readiness and proficiency of every community in
Sarawak (Malaysia). This efforts by Pustaka are geared towards fostering an all-encompassing digital
community by fostering the development of digital competencies and skills and encouraging digital
participation. Intervention programmes and activities are implemented with the aim of mitigating the
digital divides that have been identified within the communities. The implemented programmes,
among others, assist in the identification, formation, and maintenance of digital inclusivity advocate
agents. By establishing robust partnerships with peer agencies that possess digital economy elements
and initiatives, and conducting interactive community engagement projects and activities,
organisations can effectively raise community awareness, earn their trust, and secure their support.
It is acknowledged that libraries are change agents in the digital economy journey of Sarawak. The
objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the PANDei programme on the comprehension
and implementation of digital literacy within the community, as well as their progress in digital
literacy. This will subsequently facilitate programme evaluation and generate recommendations for
strategic improvements. This report presents a comprehensive examination of a study focused on assessing
participants' level of understanding and proficiency of the modules in terms of the participants
knowledge and ability on the digital tools and applications. It encompasses demographic factors,
including gender, age group, education, occupation, participation in PANDei program, and ethnicity.
Detailed information on overall scores, understanding for each modules and ability to apply the digital
knowledge and skills in their daily lives sheds light on the effectiveness of the program. Additionally,
the report conducts an analysis of overall understanding and effectiveness level across demographic
categories to examine variations in the impact of the program among different groups. Noteworthy
is the inclusion of a section on network analysis that includes interpretations, weight matrices,
network structures, centrality measures, and graphs. This analytical approach contributes to a better
understanding of the intricate relationships and influences pertaining to the impact of PANDei
program on the participants.

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(Source: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, 21 Aug 2024)