THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEARNING CONDITIONS THROUGH THE INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT UNITS, IN PARAGUAY", implementing data communication services within the program promoted by the MEC (Ministry of Ministry Education and Worship) with the Data and Internet service provided by COPACO SA (Paraguayan Communications Company) through fiber optics in 962 Educational Institutions located throughout the Paraguayan territory.

Paraguay is a country located in South America with an area of 406,752 square kilometers, with its main river called the Paraguay River; which divides the country into two regions: to the west the Western or Chaco Region and to the east the Eastern region. Its geopolitical division is through 17 areas called Departments. The School Connectivity Project, with National coverage, in both regions of the country, the last mile link has been deployed of approximately 1,200 kilometers of fiber optic, with a range of 962 Educational Establishments representing 1,707 Educational Institutions (An Educational Institution is a Primary Education Center (for children from 6 to 12 years old) or Secondary (for young people from 13 to 18 years old).

This venture is a project of National interest because it contributes to the training of Paraguayan students and teachers and gives them the opportunity to access ICTs in the farthest parts of Paraguay contributing to the reduction of the digital divide for many children, young people and teachers representing a high percentage of the Paraguayan population, as well as the social and technological incursion in the field of ICT.

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• Paraguay

• Youth
• Indigenous and nomadic peoples
• Remote and rural communities

The effective participation of governments and all stakeholders is vital in developing the Information Society requiring cooperation and partnerships among all of them. Initiate at the national level a structured dialogue involving all relevant stakeholders, including through public/private partnerships, for the Information Society and for the exchange of best practices. In developing and implementing national strategies, stakeholders should take into consideration local, regional and national needs and concerns. To maximize the benefits of initiatives undertaken, these should include the concept of sustainability. The private sector should be engaged in concrete projects to develop the Information Society at local, regional and national levels. Country is encouraged to establish at least one functioning Public/Private Partnership (PPP) or Multi-Sector Partnership (MSP), including exploring the viability of establishing multi-stakeholder portals for indigenous peoples at the national level.