IT Villages Project:
The project is called "Kampung IT". It is an NGO project, still to be registered.
Problem Description:
Indonesia is an archipelagic country extending about 5,120 kilometres from east to west and 1,760 kilometres from north to south, with over 18,000 islands. To set up a quality education institution in Indonesia is a costly and challanging process, particularly in remote areas.
Problem Solution:
To set up 'Kampung IT' (IT village) in every province in Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke, to create a knowledge distribution centre.
Social and Environmental Impact:
Through leveraging IT, everyone is empowered to increase their education and knowledge without the need to move from their current location, creating a positive flow on effect to their overall livelihood, as well as the livelihood of future generations.
Kediri (beritajatim. com) - Mayor of Kediri, Abdullah Abu Bakar won the Indonesia City Smart Rating Ceremony (RKCI) 2017. This award was given to 15 cities directly handed over by Vice President Jusuf Kalla at the Vice President's palace on Monday (11/12/2017).