Capstone Second Presentation V1
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The Lam-tech foundation aims to promote science, technology and ICT education in West Africa through several initiatives. It plans to establish ICT resource centers, provide one computer per home, start ICT clubs for students, and create an ICT and renewable energy research institute. The foundation seeks to increase ICT skills, science graduates, and access to technology while decreasing the carbon footprint through sustainable energy solutions. It aims to register as a non-profit and generate funding through grants, donations, training programs and membership fees to achieve its goals of expanding educational opportunities through information technology.
Capstone Second Presentation V1
- 1. Lam-tech foundationBusiness & Technology strategyPresented by Tamba LaminCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 2. objectivesPromote science and technology educationIncrease use of ICT tools to solve everyday problemsIncrease the rate of science and technology graduatesDecrease the global carbon foot printAbility to manage and self-sustain projects after first three years through membership fees, donations and locally available resourcesCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 3. ICT resource centersFirst program on the listOne centrally located public center in each provincial headquater town (50 workstations)One lab per school (20 workstations)Services in each labVirtual science and technology labsDocument servicesDesktop publishingInternet accessBasic ICT training and Digital library Capstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 4. Ict clubs for studentsThe main aim is to increase ICT awareness in the underserved communitiesTrain hardware and software techniciansGive members the opportunity to explore the various fields in ICTGive discount for services at ICT centersOrganize yearly National ICT forum Organize global ICT forum for all member countriesCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 5. One computer per homeWill target under served senior high school, college/university students and teachers, community members.Will raise funds to buy and donate at least 500 new low power PCs & portable solar systems/yearIt will be competive and need baseStudents with the best results in Science and technology subjects will compete to receive donationsCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 6. Ict & renewable energy research instituteThe aim is to establish a network of ICT & renewable energy research institutes in West Africa.Create a network of science and technology researchers in West AfricaResearch and develop adaptable renewable energy solutions for use in rural areasCreate a Technology/knowledge transfer platformIt will provide professional IT and business related training, consultancy and research services to the public. Capstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 7. Keys to successNeed the ability to attract and RETAIN qualified personnel, volunteers & donors Strive to be perceived in the marketplace as an ICT specialist serving under-served students, teachers, and communities in West Africa. Establishing trust with potential clients as a non-profit devoted to their causeCreate win win partnerships with governments, organizations, public and private companiesCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 8. Business strategyTo develop energy efficient ICT solutions using innovative technologies that will significantly impact the growth and long-term sustainability of the organizationEnergyWe will be implementing custom and innovative energy solutions using Solar and wind energy to power individual computer systems, computer labs and our ICT Research InstituteThe PeopleWe will conduct regular free workshops and seminars to educate the people about efficient and sustainable energy solutions. ManagementThe management will build upon the professionalism, expertise and several years of industry experience of members to implement our strategyCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 9. Technology strategyNetwork with native scienctists, researchers, company owners living abroad to share their knowledge and experiencesCreate strategic partnerships with the best science and technology research institutions in the world Use ICT to minimize project cost and maximize total project outputTimely completion using scheduled budgetCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 10. Legal statusRegistered in New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. Board members will meet every month to develop policies, create company documentations, plan and develop strategies to raise funds to implement projects. The Foundation will be legally registered in each country in West Africa as a national non-profit foundation.Capstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 11. cultureProviding the Highest Quality & lowest power ICT Products and services, & solutions available at competitive prices Satisfying and Delighting Our beneficiaries and donors Supporting Staff Happiness and Excellence Creating Wealth Through education, research, innovation & GrowthCaring about our Communities & Our EnvironmentCreating win-win partnerships with organizations, OEMs & institutions Capstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 12. Organization chartCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 13. Country LevelCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 14. Sources of fundingWriting winning Project proposals to implement and sustain projectsInternational public & private foundationsInternational non-for-profit organizationsGrants & donations from private and public companies in the communtiesGrants & donations from the GovernmentCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 15. Revenue generationStudent and teacher training
- 17. Career planning
- 18. Maintenance, support and repair of ICT equipment’s for schools and non-profit organization
- 19. Membership fees
- 20. Student club membership feesCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY
- 21. Why? (West Africa – 16 countries) – SL & Niger (DHI 2009)No standard policy for the use of ICT in schoolsVery low rate of science and technology graduatesPC & internet penetration is the lowest in the worldMissionThe Mission is to promote and increase the penetration ratio of science, information technology and computer science education to under-served students, teachers and communities in West African countries Main projects to solve the problem ICT Resource centersICT clubsOne computer per homeICT & renewable energy research instituteVisionTo become the Premier Professional Science, Information & Communications Technology & renewable energy Research Institute for schools in West AfricaCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLYfrom last presentation
- 22. The EndCapstone II - Tamba Lamin - Session III - Fall 2009 – NYU POLY