One Economy, CNMI Department of Commerce, BroadMap LLC, and the New America Foundation will be conducting a town hall meeting to understand residents\u2019 attitudes toward broadband.<\/p>\n
The program is part of an initiative of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to develop and maintain a comprehensive, interactive, and searchable nationwide map of existing broadband capability and availability throughout each state or territory. <\/p>\n
In addition, One Economy aims to improve broadband adoption in CNMI by better understanding the barriers to adopting broadband that residents may face. <\/p>\n
The following confirmed scheduled Village\/Town Hall meetings will be held in June:<\/p>\n
– Monday, June 20, 6pm at the Tanapag Youth Center<\/p>\n
– Tuesday, June 21, 6pm at the Conference Room, Administration Bldg., Capital Hill<\/p>\n
– Wednesday, June 22, 6pm at the Kagman Community Center<\/p>\n
– Tuesday, June 28, 6pm at the San Vicente Elementary School Cafeteria<\/p>\n
– Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 6pm at the Dandan Elementary School Cafeteria<\/p>\n
The public\u2019s participation in this community engagement will help map Internet access, usage and attitudes. Refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n
One Economy is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people. More than 17 million people have used One Economy\u2019s online tools and resources, including The Beehive (www.thebeehive.org) and the Public Internet Channel (www.pic.tv). <\/p>\n
In 2005, One Economy expanded its mission to include global programs. Currently, it operates on six continents and is planning additional expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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