| 4. In which ways is the initiative creative and innovative?
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In implementing the project a high level unit from Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), the Ethio-telecom and the regional ICT Agencies has been established to follow the day-to-day progress until coverage is achieved. It is implemented as part of public commitment to the citizens and fully government driven by giving the responsibility to Ethio-telecom.
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| 5. Who implemented the initiative and what is the size of the population affected by this initiative?
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The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) is the owner of the project and the implementer is Ethio-telecom. The respective regional ICT Agencies are also part of the project to coordinate at their regions in identifying the village committee, location, people who attend the access line.
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| 6. How was the strategy implemented and what resources were mobilized?
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The resource is fully covered by the Government, the Ethio-telecom, to bring connectivity. The local community has participated to facilitate a 4X3 metter house at the central point of the village. After the lies are functional each individuals using the line will pay for the air time they used.
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| 7. Who were the stakeholders involved in the design of the initiative and in its implementation?
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Individuals in the village use the connectivity to convey any information without being away from home and working site. They can exchange market information, personal information, etc. They use also the line I case of emergency to contact each other, to seek advice from health or agricultural officer, etc. Because the line is also support data, it can be easily used to access government e-services in future by putting some additional infrastructure like personal computers, printers, etc.
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| 8. What were the most successful outputs and why was the initiative effective?
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The implementation is monitored by establishing a national level committee from all stakeholders to solve issues raised while implementing. A formal report is communicated on how the villagers are using the line, what challenges are occurred at village level, etc. All the access points are monitored by Ethio-telecom from the center using a system and support and regular supervision is conducted to evaluate the project.
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| 9. What were the main obstacles encountered and how were they overcome?
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The challenge while implementing was road access in some areas. This challenge was solved by involving the villager and the local community. The other challenge at the beginning was the revenue sharing scheme between the village committee members and the Ethio-telecom. This challenge was solved by revising the scheme so that it will be attractive for the villagers.
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