Telecenters: A Model for Community Access to ICTs

Abstract

The paper presents research in progress carried out within the Bulgaria Public Computer and Communications Center (PC3) project sponsored by USAID. An alternative telecenter model for community access to information and communication technologies (ICT) is presented, derived from the global telecenter experience while taking into account the Bulgarian context. The specifics of the model are highlighted and the main aspects of the implementation process are discussed. Projections are made towards expected results and potential challenges.