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Cybermonks and rural entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

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Abstract:
Can telecenters bring together business and development? Although still in the early stages, telecenters in Sri Lanka, offering internet based services to remote rural areas, are proving to be popular hubs for training for school-aged children and places for adults to access information on health, education and agriculture. In future, the centers will provide access to on-line government and business services. Structured along commercial lines and with initial public support, the centers harness entrepreneurial talent and create new development opportunities.


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