Electronic Publishing and Social Intervention in India
Description
The aim od this project is to collect books and material from 50-100 relevant fields of societal development and convert them into e-books. The project establishes a e-library, which would be free to use. This way NGOs, researchers, students, public officials, and poor people in rural areas who do not have the resources to buy books, could download this material for free and get information on different topics concerning their lives and the society.In addition 25 small booklets per year of previously unpublished topics will be published.
Objectives monitored by OECD's Development Assistance Committee
- Participatory development/Good governance
- Aid to environment
Field of activity
- Media and free flow of information 30%
- Information and communication technology (ICT) 70%
Funding channel
Ympäristö ja Kehitys ry
Contact
Code for the object of funding
64516705
ID
UHA2011-007970
Modified
01.11.2012