Finalists

Culture

Network of Public Libraries - Medellin Metropolitan Area

  • Country
  • Colombia
  • Brief description
  • ·                                 36 interconnected libraries creating a collaborative knowledge network, open to the world and that use ICT as a learning resource to enhance library management, human capacity and services, and to reduce costs. The network has an integrated new web site that uses web2.0 tools, with unified online catalogue, forums, chat, kids corner and other interactive tools. The project supports the 3 main pilars of ICT: access and connectivity, content and services, and training and empowerment.

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Viva Favela

  • Country
  • Brazil
  • Brief description

  • Viva Favela is Viva Rio’s largest IT Program , focused on the social and digital inclusion of children, teenagers and youth in poor neighborhoods, who are particularly exposed to risks in a conflictive environment.