mAliWatch Center Project

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mAliWatch Center Project
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mAliWatch Center Project

• The last phase of a multi-year effort
  (2001-2004), this projects goals are
• - Set up full internet access at Lycee kAnkU
  musa (Kankou Moussa)
• Purchase ship used computers from US to (new)
  partners in mAli
• Systemic (re)training of teachers and students
  at Lkm/other Lycees.

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Project Execution

• Phase 1 Project Planning Funding
• Phase 2 Computer Shipping Experience
• Phase 3 Faculty and Students Training
• Phase 4 Government Involvement

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Phase 1 Project Planning Funding

• Previous scope changed from donation of computers
  to the construction of new Computer Lab/mAliWatch
  Center ? Experience led to new demands from
  professors, students and MEN.
• Thus, original 3 committees must really perform
  their assigned tasks (Realization, Management,
  and Fund Raising Public Relation).
• August 31, 2001 15 used computers were purchased
  from WVU at 1,650 (donations and mW funds). Now,
  15 more computers are needed.

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Phase 2 Computer Shipping Experience

• Initially, there were three major impediments
  Lack of information lack of even minimal
  funding and lack of favorable macro context.
• Now, trial-and-error process has led to
  acceptable formula Shipping by ground service to
  NYC Air-freight to bAmAkOO-senu.
• Somewhat expensive (formerly 190/computer now,
  230/per computer), but benefits of saving time,
  of limiting damages, of no customs fees, and most
  importantly re-energizing of partners.

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Phase 3 Faculty and Students Training

• Faculty need to be trained in the areas of
  personal skills, curricula enrichment, and
  applied research. Some expertise exists.
• Almost all students need to be trained in basic
  computer literacy and web applications.
• Modules exist but need to be updated, and some
  types of manuals (for both professors and
  students) need to be distributed.

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Phase 4 Government Involvement

• Government support has always existed through
  Ministries of Health and of National Education
• Hopital gabriyEli ture (Hgt, Gabriel Toure) and
  Lycee kAnkU musa (Lkm) known as test-sites, then
  as model/pilot-sites
• In 2002 and 2003, 28.8 thousand in funding
  provided for new building at Lkm, and for
  CJA/HSTA LifeStyles Project team (3 students
  and 1 professor) to participate in International
  Science Expo 2003 in Moskva (Moscow)

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mAliwatch Centers Program

• The goal is to provide selected or all
  high-schools in mAli with IT infrastructures over
  a period of 2, 5, or 10 years, in partnership
  with the Government, local IT businesses,
  communities, teacher and student groups, and
  other sponsors of interest.
• Three high-schools are already identified (Lycees
  prOspEr kAmArA in bAmAkOO, dUgUkolo kOnArE in
  kAyI, and abire goro in kooro) in order to
  test/set up an integrated learning system.

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mAliwatch Centers Program
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A. Computer Drive Sponsor Relations

• Work with mAliWatch Coordination Generale to
  develop goals and timeline for computer drives
• Identify possible sponsors
• Develop relationship with targeted sponsors
• Prepare and file applications for funding
• Oversee purchase and shipment of IT equipments

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B. Facilities Construction Maintenance

• Work with the Government to obtain funding for
  new facilities
• Assist with the design and construction/
  renovation of new computer labs (user-friendly,
  as in the case of persons with disabilities)
• Develop maintenance program for existing computer
  labs (security, A.C., accessories)

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C. Computer Installation Maintenance

• In the near future, develop the basic
  requirements and specifications for computers
  IT equipment
• Oversee the installation of new equipment
• Negotiate contracts with Internet providers
• Develop maintenance program for IT equipment
• Negotiate maintenance and recycling contracts
  with local IT companies

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D. Training

• Work with the Ministry of Education and/or the
  high-schools to develop new IT curricula
• Develop training programs for professors
• Recruit volunteers and set up extra-curricular
  programs for students/public

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Program Approach

• Phase 1 Upgrade existing mAliWatch center to a
  smart classroom standard and establish a
  sustainable management model
• Phase 2 Replicate the model in x high schools
  over y years (function of available resources)

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Phase 1

• Finalize terms of Accord-Cadre
• Obtain funding
• Connect to Internet
• Establish student fee and management plan
• Agree upon need assessment mechanism and develop
  training modules

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Phase 2

• Target new high-schools in collaboration with all
  interested parties/institutions
• Estimate funding requirements and locate sources
  (be open to all possibilities)
• Apply Obtain funding
• Integrate efforts into the National IT Promotion
  Program (Ministry of Communication and New
  Technologies)

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Proposed Financing Phase 1

• LKM total student body 3000 students
• LKM student yearly increase 1
• Student annual fee 2500 CFA (5.00)
• Sponsors fund 35,000
• Internet connection fee (Ikatel 2 yrs) 550,000
  CFA
• Internet service fee (Ikatel 2 yrs) 399,000 CFA
• Anticipated internet service discount 40
• Upgrade expenses 10,000,000 CFA
• Monthly maintenance allowance 200,000 CFA
• Exchange rate 1.00 500 CFA

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Five Year Cash Projection
  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Sponsor Fund 35,000
Government Fund 0
Student Fee 15,150 15,302 15,455 15,609
Total Available Fund 35,000 15,150 15,302 15,455 15,609

Upgrade/Equipment 20,000
Internet Connection Fee 660
Internet Service Fee 5,746 5,746 5,746 5,746 5,746
Maintenance Allowance 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800
Total Fixed Cost 31,206 10,546 10,546 10,546 10,546

Annual Operating Fund 3,794 4,604 4,756 4,909 5,063
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Conclusion

• Program is rooted in years of experience and is
  self-sustainable after the first year
• Requires one time financing only
• Very realistic student annual fee (2500 CFA/5)
• Ability to replace/add 5 new computers every 2
  years
• Promote the countrys IT program
• Business opportunity for IT businesses
• Requires collaboration and rigorous management

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