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MULTIPURPOSE COMMUNITY
TELECENTERS (MCT)
Ms. Merlita OpeñaPCHRD-DOST
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What is MCT?
MCT piloted in the Philippines the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool for rural developmentMCT aims to contribute to people’s empowerment and development by providing access to community and partners’ information and communication resources and services.
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Why MCT?
MCT is a response to the challenge ofgiving equitable access to knowledge and resourcesbringing the rural villages out of isolationmaking the information society to be more about inclusion rather than exclusion
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What MCT expects to achieve?
To set-up a one-stop information resource center for the people in the barangays, by giving them access to information, people, and organizations, with the use of simple and state-of-the-art communication tools that can provide answers to the communities’ concerns.
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What MCT expects to achieve?
To serve as a venue for learning, interaction, creating content and ICT-based applications, relevant to the needs of the communities (e.g., health, education, agriculture/fisheries/natural resources, rural enterprise development)
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MCT Pilot Sites
Agusan del NorteBarangay Maguinda, Butuan City Barangay Jaliobong, Kitcharao
Lanao del NorteBarangay Malingao, Tubod Barangay Taguitic, Kapatagan
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Location
Taguitic, Kapatagan
Legend:
Malingao, Tubod
Jaliobong, KitcharaoMaguinda, Butuan City
Lanao del NorteAgusan del Norte
Building on Related Initiatives
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MCT Initial PartnersInternational Development Research Center (IDRC) Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Association for Progressive Communications – Women’s Networking Support Programme (APC-WNSP)
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MCT Initial PartnersDepartment of Science and Technology (DOST)
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)Advance Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)DOST-CARAGA DOST-10 Philippine Science High School – Central Mindanao (PSHS-CM) – Lanao del Norte
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MCT Initial PartnersNational Library of the Philippines (NLP)Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) – Telecommunications Office (TelOf) – Lanao del Norte and Agusan del Norte Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST) Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) eDevelopment Initiatives for Civil Society Organizations, Inc. (eDI)
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MCT ServicesPublic Calling Office Internet Access Computer Processing Center Library and Reading Center Training Resource Center Content and ICT-based Applications
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MCT Development Strategies
build on existing programswork with partnerscreate local content/applicationensure long-term viability and sustainability by strengthening local capability
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Lessons LearnedBarangays have the capability to solve their own problem; they have resourcesThe people in the rural community are not always waiting for free services; they have the capability to pay
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Lessons LearnedMCT is a relationship project, one works within a web of relationshipsBottom-up governance is viable; there is a need to shift to the top-down view
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On management and operation…
Each MCT is different from the others, strongly dependent on leaders There should be a balance between giving public and commercial servicesVoluntarism is valuable, especially when the MCT is just starting
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On community mobilization…
Project ownership by the community is essentialActive community involvement, sectoral formation and participation are very important
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On community mobilization…Persons with strong leadership, with the right ability and orientation, encourage active community participation and help ensure a strong and sustainable MCTEasier if there is an existing organization
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On content development...Information need is an evolving concernContent/resources/applications available in the MCT should respond to the community’s information needs
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On content development...Community itself generates its own content – a major sourceNetworking with content generators enriches information resource at MCTs
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On content development...Use of local dialect hastens understanding and results to actionUse popular/appropriate language and format Communicate proactively
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On technical infrastructure...Use appropriate, stable, and robust technology for connectivity, computing, and communication MCT operators should be trained on equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting
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On evaluation and monitoring...
Storytelling, by itself, and in combination with other tools, is a potent way to evaluate projectsLooking into the views and needs of non-users is important
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Visit the MCT Website
www.barangayconnect.ph
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Thank you