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BFI PartnershipsCollaborative PartnershipsThe BFI is conceived of as an international public-private collaborative partnership, composed principally of sponsoring agencies (such as international and national corporations, foundations, and international donor agencies), and national operational agencies (both governmental and non-governmental). As a collaborative partnership, BFI will need to obtain a variety of inputs from agencies and institutions worldwide and in partner nations. At the participating country level, one or more national operating agencies will be responsible for BFI implementation in that country. Funding partners will have a role on an international oversight board for the BFI, and will be asked to contribute resources commensurate with ability, interest, and involvement in the initiative. Budget and Funding MechanismsThe BFI is designed to be part of national investments that many developing countries are currently making in ICTs to bridge the digital divide in education and technology. While not expected to solve existing inequities, the BFI expects to provide some opportunities for practically and efficiently utilizing ICTs to assisted the most disadvantaged. Thus, each BFI country is expected to develop its own national partnership as part of the BFI. The ILI and the University of Pennsylvania (GSE, SEAS, and others) will facilitate fund-raising efforts, coordination, administration, R&D, and training. Funding and resources for the BFI may flow in one of several ways: (a) directly or indirectly to and/or through ILI; (b) external agencies may provide resources (cash or in-kind) directly to national agencies for BFI purposes; and/or (c) national agencies may designate recipient institutions within participating countries. Partners in the BFI include those who have or are considering funding as well as those who have been providing expert advice. International
Literacy Institute (ILI)
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania co-established the ILI in 1994, building on nearly two decades of literacy research and product development as the federally funded National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) and the Literacy Research Centers (LRC). ILI/NCAL currently is involved in several projects where technology serves as a "facilitator" for literacy training and lifelong learning. These include the following:
These projects, as well as hundreds of publications from the literacy and technology fields, can be accessed directly from the ILI/NCAL website, www.literacy.org. School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS), University of Pennsylvania The School of Engineering and Applied Science has a distinguished reputation for the quality of its programs. Its alumni have achieved international distinction in research, higher education, management, entrepreneurship and industrial development, and government service. Its faculty lead a research program that is at the forefront of modern technology and has made major contributions in a wide variety of fields. Click here to read a press release regarding their work in Ghana. Funding for planning and development of the BFI was provided by the following organizations: J.P.
Morgan Chase & Co.
COOPERATING, ADVISING, AND SUPPORTING AGENCIESAOL-Time
Warner Foundation If you are looking
for any of the following opportunities, please contact us.
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