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WHAT WE DO
Sourcing ICT
Digital Partnership acquires high quality used computers through the member companies of the IBLF. These companies need to dispose of older ICT as part of their asset management programs and choose to support Digital Partnership. In exchange for good quality equipment, Digital Partnership provides companies with assurance of fulfillment of the legal and moral obligations that arise from the disposal of ICT.
In-country ICT Refurbishment & Training
Digital Partnership maximizes the capacity building potential and positive economic impacts of its projects by engaging developing country partners wherever possible. Rather than importing computers that are ready to deploy, Digital Partnership prefers to import the knowledge of how to establish and operate a computer refurbishment & training facility. This approach creates jobs in developing countries and contributes to the formation of an indigenous ICT workforce and ICT asset management infrastructure.
ICT Deployment
Digital Partnership engages with local development agencies and government departments to identify suitable recipients of ICT. Equipment is deployed to projects where it will enable schools, health centres and other public and private sector providers of information, goods, and services to improve the quality and quantity of their products through the effective use of ICT. Receiving organizations must satisfy conditions regarding their intended use of the equipment, infrastructure, and human resource capacity.
ICT End-of-Life Processing
The immediate social and economic benefits of providing affordable, functional ICT to developing countries far outweigh any potential future negative environmental impacts. However, efforts to bridge the digital divide should be both environmentally and socially responsible. They can be, provided that imported ICT is accompanied by a sustainable end-of-life management plan.
Digital Partnership acquires high quality used computers through the member companies of the IBLF. These companies need to dispose of older ICT as part of their asset management programs and choose to support Digital Partnership. In exchange for good quality equipment, Digital Partnership provides companies with assurance of fulfillment of the legal and moral obligations that arise from the disposal of ICT.
In-country ICT Refurbishment & Training
Digital Partnership maximizes the capacity building potential and positive economic impacts of its projects by engaging developing country partners wherever possible. Rather than importing computers that are ready to deploy, Digital Partnership prefers to import the knowledge of how to establish and operate a computer refurbishment & training facility. This approach creates jobs in developing countries and contributes to the formation of an indigenous ICT workforce and ICT asset management infrastructure.
ICT Deployment
Digital Partnership engages with local development agencies and government departments to identify suitable recipients of ICT. Equipment is deployed to projects where it will enable schools, health centres and other public and private sector providers of information, goods, and services to improve the quality and quantity of their products through the effective use of ICT. Receiving organizations must satisfy conditions regarding their intended use of the equipment, infrastructure, and human resource capacity.
ICT End-of-Life Processing
The immediate social and economic benefits of providing affordable, functional ICT to developing countries far outweigh any potential future negative environmental impacts. However, efforts to bridge the digital divide should be both environmentally and socially responsible. They can be, provided that imported ICT is accompanied by a sustainable end-of-life management plan.