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Creating Digital Community Centre or DCC is a public space in rural or suurban area equipped with ICT facilities and resourced with information materials or contents to cater for the information needs of the community. | Creating Digital Community Centre or DCC is a public space in rural or suurban area equipped with ICT facilities and resourced with information materials or contents to cater for the information needs of the community. | ||
Revision as of 08:44, 30 January 2024
Creating Digital Community Centre or DCC is a public space in rural or suurban area equipped with ICT facilities and resourced with information materials or contents to cater for the information needs of the community.
Background
The Digital Community Centre’s Steering Committee, chaired by Deputy State Secretary (Performance and Service Delivery Transformation) with members from other related agencies have identified the need for the establishment of public facilities, equipped with an internet connection, information and communications technology (ICT) equipment, books, creativity space, maker tools, and manned by trained staff, to develop a digital-ready community through developing digital skills and competencies and promoting inclusive digital participation. A pilot project was initiated to establish 20 DCCs that were launched by YAB Chief Minister on 7 October 2020.
Components
At its inital stage, the basic components of the project are:
a) 2 personal computers or laptops
b) 2 tablet computers
c) video conferencing system
d) closed circuit television (CCTV)
e) books
f) furniture
