a community resource centre, equipped with the latest technology such as computers, faxes, photocopiers, Internet connection and videoconferencing equipment, where local people can train or work using the resources provided
a friendly local community centre equipped with high tech facilities
an integrated information and communication facility that houses a combination of both new and not-so new ICTs (e
a space that provides a community open access to technologies
Also known as Multimedia Centre, Public Calling Centre (see PCO), or Community Access Centre. A public location where people can access communication tools. An evolving phenomenon.
There are many different types of telecentres but essentially a telecentre is a physical location where community members have access to ICT hardware, information, a range of social and economic enhancement services, and support systems that facilitate economic and social sustainability of the telecentre itself. The aim of most telecentre projects is to pro-vide public access to ICT and related services for a community that does not have widespread access.
A telecentre is a public place where people can access computers, the Internet and other technologies that help them gather information and communicate with others at the same time as they develop digital skills. While each telecentre is different, the common focus is to support community and social development — reducing isolation, bridging the digital divide, promoting health issues, creating economic opportunities, reaching out to youths etc. utilizing appropriate technologies. Telecentres exist in almost every country on the planet, although they sometimes go by different names (e.g.