Norway-based
telecommunications company Telenor opened another digital literacy centre,
called “Lighthouse”, in the Kungyankone Township, bringing its number of such
centres up to 50.
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The company aims to
close the gap between rural and urban digital capabilities by introducing these
centers to teach citizens on computer usage and responsible internet browsing.
First-time mobile and
internet users from both rural and urban areas will be able to connect with the
rest of the world after receiving training at our Light Houses. Through this
initiative we also expect to help narrow rural and urban digital divide in
Myanmar,” said Telenor Myanmar’s Head of Sustainability Min Thu.
The lighthouses are
operated by local entrepreneurs in the respective townships and Telenor, along
with the Myanmar ICT for Development Organisation make regular visits to help
train the owners on how to operate the centres as social enterprises that
provide socially beneficial information and digital literacy training.
Telenor operates lighthouses
in 10 states and regions throughout Myanmar that help more than 6,000 people.
The company expects to have 200 light houses opened by the end of 2018.
from: Myanmar Business Today