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STATE FOR NICOLAS FETCHKO, EB/CIP/BA 
STATE PASS USAID 
MCC FOR S GROFF, D NASSIRY AND E BURKE 
 
 
E.O 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ECPS EINT EAID PHUM CE
SUBJECT:  SRI LANKA: USAID INTERNET-RELATED INITIATIVES 
 
REF: STATE 142147 
 
¶1.  Below is a brief summary of Internet-related USAID programs 
related to the Internet, as requested reftel: 
 
Project Name:  Sri Lanka Peace Support Project 
Recipient:  Info-Share 
 
Project Description: Using information and communication technology 
to increase information exchange and collaboration between 
stakeholders engaged in peace building and conflict resolution 
programs in Sri Lanka. 
 
IT Component: Info-Share links civil society organizations 
implementing conflict resolution programs through information 
networks to increase the dissemination of program information, 
technical resources and survey data. Info-Share has launched a 
virtual peace library - www.peacelibrary.org and an    on-line 
program event calendar providing an opportunity for civil society 
organizations to coordinate and publicize their program activities. 
They are supporting other USAID programs, recently completing an 
information and communication needs assessment for the assessment 
the Sri Lanka Auditor General's Department an integral component of 
the Sri Lanka Anti Corruption Program. 
 
FY 05 Funding:  U.S. $147,870.00 
FY 06 Funding:  U.S. $110,788.00 
 
 
Project Name:  Last Mile Initiative 
Recipient:  Information and Communications Technology Agency of the 
Government of Sri Lanka 
 
Project Description:  Providing Internet access to underserved areas 
island-wide. 
 
IT Component:  Funding the establishment of connectivity in 
commercially-based computer centers in underserved areas, including 
piloting the use of new technology solutions (Directional WIFI, 
WIMAX, Satellite) to determine feasibility and sustainability. 
 
FY 05 Funding:  U.S. $0 
FY 06 Funding:  U.S. $400,000.00 
 
 
Project Name:  English - Computer-Based Learning 
Recipient:  DynEd, Inc. 
 
Project Description:  Piloting the use of computer-based English 
language instruction in eight centers throughout Sri Lanka in 
private and public sector teaching facilities. 
 
IT Component:  Provision of instructional English software, teacher 
training, and in some cases computers, servers and related Internet 
connections. 
 
FY 05 Funding:  U.S. $0 
FY 06 Funding:  U.S. $370,000 
 
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