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been done be<strong>for</strong>e. This is part of <strong>the</strong> problem in creating a sustainable<br />

CAP, in addition to o<strong>the</strong>r problems such as infrastructure access, and<br />

awareness of <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

This project requires several components: planning, purchasing<br />

equipments, setup, and <strong>the</strong> impact review process. The CAP programme<br />

will collaborate with <strong>the</strong> local government and a local NGO who will be<br />

given training to ensure <strong>the</strong>y are able to facilitate <strong>the</strong> CAP facility.<br />

II. ISSUES<br />

The following points are issues which need to be resolved prior to<br />

<strong>the</strong> installation:<br />

1. Selection of 200 CAP sites<br />

2. Implementation of CAPs<br />

3. Selection of an NGO to support <strong>the</strong> activity<br />

4. Maintaining <strong>the</strong> equipment and facilities<br />

5. Making available relevant e-learning applications<br />

6. Keeping long term sustainability with revenue generated activities<br />

7. Measuring <strong>the</strong> success of <strong>the</strong> implementation<br />

III. THE PROPOSED PROJECT<br />

A. Objective and scope<br />

The project has two (2) purposes:<br />

• To implement 200 CAPs sites <strong>for</strong> e-learning programme in a<br />

chosen rural area<br />

• To develop supporting materials <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> CAP sites<br />

a. CAP Model<br />

The project will be implemented based on <strong>the</strong> CAP model <strong>for</strong> elearning<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Department of Communication and In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology<br />

(Depkominfo). The CAP model is composed of:<br />

• 400 computers networked (LAN) – with <strong>the</strong> appropriate operating<br />

system<br />

• 20 computers – networked used by <strong>the</strong> CAP facilitator – this<br />

will also act as a fax send/receive station<br />

• 1+1 server connected to <strong>the</strong> LAN with <strong>the</strong> appropriate operating<br />

system<br />

• 200 printers (laser printers <strong>for</strong> durability)<br />

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