USAID GIFT PROJECTS IN ECUADOR

UNCLAS QUITO 002305 SIPDIS SIPDIS EB/CIP/BA FOR NICOLAS FETCHKO E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EAID EINT ECPS EC SUBJECT: USAID GIFT PROJECTS IN ECUADOR REF: STATE 142140 ¶1. (U) In response to reftel, Post submits the following program information, supplied by USAID Ecuador: ¶A. Project name: Rural Telecenters Recipient: World Council of Credit Unions and Credit Unions in Ecuador Project description: Through providing technical assistance and financial support to local credit unions, project will support connectivity between the credit unions and their service branches. The telecenters will be managed by individual credit unions to enahnce the reliability of data transfer, reduce transaction costs, stimulate investment and trade opportunities, and create business opportunities for the local communities in which they operate. IT Component: Training and technical service will be made available at the telecenters for credit union members and the wider local communities. The telecenters will extend connectivity to rural areas to provide internet service to small businesses, local government and schools. FY 05 Funding: US$300,000 ¶B. Project name: Caiman Recipients: Following Indigenous Federations: Awa, Cofan, Huaorani, Chachi Project Description: Capacity building and territorial integrity for indigenous groups. IT Component: Provision of computers to indigenous federations for planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects, both technically and financially FY 05 Funding: US$30,913 JEWELL