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    The document summarizes a project called ASHBURN ROUTE I2 that aims to introduce financing and ICT innovation in remote African communities to promote poverty alleviation, education, and improved health standards. The project started in 2008 and is financed by the Ashburn Institute and its partners. It seeks to establish a virtual community to promote information sharing and support similar initiatives globally. There are five main beneficiary groups including remote communities, educational institutions, small businesses, and local health and ICT organizations.

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    The document summarizes a project called ASHBURN ROUTE I2 that aims to introduce financing and ICT innovation in remote African communities to promote poverty alleviation, education, and improved health standards. The project started in 2008 and is financed by the Ashburn Institute and its partners. It seeks to establish a virtual community to promote information sharing and support similar initiatives globally. There are five main beneficiary groups including remote communities, educational institutions, small businesses, and local health and ICT organizations.

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    ASHBURN ROUTE I²

    Innovation to Implementation = I²

    Project Developer
    The Ashburn Institute Team

    Project Summary
    The current project addresses the issues of sustainable development of the
    remote African communities via recent ICT application by providing practical solutions
    to social and economic challenges faced by these communities.
    The arrival of 3G mobile phone technology to Africa and the growing access of
    African citizens to the Internet stimulate significant innovative ideas, particularly,
    when combined with prepackaged educational materials. To realize the optimum
    potential for a new era of entrepreneurship across the continent, expansion of micro-
    financing capitalization programs is necessary. The Ashburn Institute Group has
    established a successful micro finance model in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
    Additionally, there is a continuous effort to engage with technology companies for the
    delivery of prepackaged education programs.

    Project Goals
    To introduce and integrate financing with ICT innovation in African communities
    as a means for promoting poverty alleviation, education program development, and
    health standards improvement throughout Africa. Establish a virtual community of
    project supporters, developers and beneficiaries in order to promote global network of
    similar initiatives, and to assure exchange of crucial information for their
    development.

    Current Stage
    The project started in January 2008 and has been financed by the Ashburn
    Institute and its sponsoring organizations. Our growing group of supporting stake-
    holders includes public universities, business corporations, NGOs and international
    government agencies.

    Beneficiaries
    There are five major groups of beneficiaries: remote African communities that
    include women and youth; educational institutions, teachers in particular; SMEs; and
    local health and ICT organizations.

    Participation and Contributions


    Join ASHBURN ROUTE I² or contribute your ideas, expertise and/or resources
    by applying for ASHBURN ROUTE I² group membership via LinkedIn or by sending an
    e-mail to AshburnIsquare@yahoo.fr

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