Difference between revisions of "Tharavuthalankal"
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| − | Information Network is a networking of resources, organizations, and individuals of the Sri Lankan Tamil speaking community. The Network is forum to build a digital library and archive, preserve local knowledge, foster information literacy, share knowledge, conduct research and education development programs. In addition, the Information Network aims to develop capacity in local groups for self | + | Information Network is a networking of resources, organizations, and individuals of the Sri Lankan Tamil speaking community. The Network is forum to build a digital library and archive, preserve local knowledge, foster information literacy, share knowledge, conduct research and education development programs. In addition, the Information Network aims to develop capacity in local groups for self-organizing and activity. |
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
| − | The first step is to identify and engage Tamil libraries, community | + | The first step is to identify and engage Tamil libraries, community centers, schools and universities, writers-publishers-media, and other organizations. From this outreach work, build teams for the above outlined objectives by providing resources and know-how. Eventually, these teams should be self-sufficient and self-organizing. |
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
| − | The Information Network is focused on the Sri Lankan provinces with large Tamil populations. The project will be | + | The Information Network is focused on the Sri Lankan provinces with large Tamil populations. The project will be implemented in North (Jaffana, Vavuniya, Mannar, Mulaithivu, Kilinochi), East (Trincomalee, Batticolo, Amparai), Central (Kanndy, Mathalai, Kokalai, Pathulai, Newaralliya), Colombo, and Puthalam provinces. In total 15 administrative units are selected for this project. |
== Implementation == | == Implementation == | ||
| − | The first phase of outreach will be through direct discussions, presentations, and workshops. Sri Lankan and the international media will be used | + | The first phase of outreach will be through direct discussions, presentations, and workshops. Sri Lankan and the international media will be used for wider introduction. From this outreach volunteer teams will be build. The Information Network program is aimed at creating awareness of various issues such as information literacy, digital libraries and Information sharing. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 11 September 2010
Information Network is a networking of resources, organizations, and individuals of the Sri Lankan Tamil speaking community. The Network is forum to build a digital library and archive, preserve local knowledge, foster information literacy, share knowledge, conduct research and education development programs. In addition, the Information Network aims to develop capacity in local groups for self-organizing and activity.
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Strategy
The first step is to identify and engage Tamil libraries, community centers, schools and universities, writers-publishers-media, and other organizations. From this outreach work, build teams for the above outlined objectives by providing resources and know-how. Eventually, these teams should be self-sufficient and self-organizing.
Geography
The Information Network is focused on the Sri Lankan provinces with large Tamil populations. The project will be implemented in North (Jaffana, Vavuniya, Mannar, Mulaithivu, Kilinochi), East (Trincomalee, Batticolo, Amparai), Central (Kanndy, Mathalai, Kokalai, Pathulai, Newaralliya), Colombo, and Puthalam provinces. In total 15 administrative units are selected for this project.
Implementation
The first phase of outreach will be through direct discussions, presentations, and workshops. Sri Lankan and the international media will be used for wider introduction. From this outreach volunteer teams will be build. The Information Network program is aimed at creating awareness of various issues such as information literacy, digital libraries and Information sharing.
