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CAMEROON SWITCHBOARD

The Idea:

What will change in the world because this Project happens?

This project is bringing in a new vision in the relation between government and citizens, government and private sector. It is a different vision from the present one in the sense that it practically opposes the ongoing methods which has brought my country and many others to the summit of corruption world wide in which every form of information related to public and even private services are marketed.  To distinguish itself, the project, will facilitate access to information for both public and private use for free (through our website, telephone calls and sms), to all stake holders and citizens thus abolishing barriers that in the past encouraged corrupt practices, discouraged investors and slowed down development.In a nutshell, this project will bring the world (through information and services) closer to the people, with the aim to encourage investors to partake in the nation building process. This project will be providing genuine information both from the private and public services; involved in establishing official documents in all sectors of life: business, private and public initiatives, micro finance, partnership, opportunities in diverse

What information will people interact with to make this change?

This project will be providing genuine information both from the private and public services; involved in establishing official documents in all sectors of life: business, private and public initiatives, micro finance, partnership, opportunities in diverse domains…

What else have you done in this Cause Area?

In this cause area, I have put in place an association called IVISSION INTERNATIONAL (Information vehicle for sub saharra and international organisations and networks)

with objectives To promote communication between the North and the South, amongst all categories of citizens and stakeholders with view to resolving perceived computer literacy problems., develop an awareness of computer and language concerns worldwide, encourage and foster national and international networks in the Information Technology  (IT) field.

  • Cause Area:

  • Supporting Organization:

    IVISSION INTERNATIONAL, ASSOCIATION DE REFUGEES SANS FRONTIERS(ARSF)
  • Financial support?:

    No
  • City:

    Douala
  • State/Region:

    Littoral
  • Country:

    Cameroon

The Assessment

What kind of help or resources do you need to turn your project idea into a completed mashup?

To make this project a living reality, I will need assistance in the following domains:

A** TECHNICAL

  • I need a software or web based application to send free SMS to those that contact us for any service(s)
  • An open telephone system wher people ca, call for free
  • An email management software
  • A volunteer (Consultant) to work with us for 3-6 months

B** FINANCIAL

  • I need financial assistance to puchase computers (1 Lap top, 2 PCs)
  • Pay collaborators for the first 12 months
  • pay for domain name and hosting for 2 years

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