 The e-Regional Development Project promoted knowledge of new technology and already existent IT projects and training
provision through a cross regional ICT portal, internet kiosks known as e-Toys and e-Pocket Guides.
The products funded contained information on the benefits of and advice on regional council services online as well as what ICT is, advice about buying computers, what the internet is, how to get internet access, what e-mail is, where you can learn ICT, what digital TV & Radio is, telecommunications, banking & ATM’s, e-business, e-commerce,
digital photography, ICT help, financial assistance and support. In
addition they also contained informative case studies to help the user understand how the various ICT’s work in real life situations.
The products also provided information on links to web sites where the information and/or products can be sourced. In short the project aimed to demystify the IT sector and make it user friendly.
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