Project Management
In essence, Close the Gap does not offer direct aid to any project, but rather provides tools which can be put to good use and which can enhance the further growth of a community and country. ICT should thus trigger social and economic development as it embraces enormous potential to accelerate growth in efficiency and accessibility.
A project should produce a social added value focused on the needs and requirements of the beneficiaries. Close the Gap wants to ensure that edge conditions concerning reliability, security and computer infrastructure are met before recognizing a project application, this to assure maintenance and sustainability of a project:
Projects must be non-commercial, i.e. budget limited organisations Basic infrastructure needs to be in place, i.e. security, furniture, power, etc. Minimum of local IT knowledge and proficiency
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