Internet Access and Training Program (IATP)

In May, over 100 government officials of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Ukraine received basic computer and Internet training at IATP centers across Eurasia. Developing better computer skills among government officials has a direct impact on the services provided to citizens and diminishes many bureaucratic steps in the process.

In May, over 100 government officials of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Ukraine received basic computer and Internet training at IATP centers across Eurasia. Developing better computer skills among government officials has a direct impact on the services provided to citizens and diminishes many bureaucratic steps in the process.

On April 17, the IATP center in Poltava, Ukraine, hosted a roundtable discussion on small business development for 11 delegates - members of the Committee on Entrepreneurship of the Poltava City Council - and employees of local non-profit organizations representing local entrepreneurs. The discussion was aimed at identifying information and services for small business that are to available on the website of Poltava City Council and organized within the framework of the Government Online project.

On April 17, the IATP center in Poltava, Ukraine, hosted a roundtable discussion on small business development for 11 delegates - members of the Committee on Entrepreneurship of the Poltava City Council - and employees of local non-profit organizations representing local entrepreneurs. The discussion was aimed at identifying information and services for small business that are to available on the website of Poltava City Council and organized within the framework of the Government Online project.

IATP in Kyrgyzstan continues its collaborative work with local government agencies, the legislative branch, and medical institutions to help them improve their services for local residents. In March, staff of the municipal government of Balykchy acquired computer skills to develop templates of documents for city residents. Doctors from Bishkek learned to use word processing and spreadsheet software to handle their patient database and administrative documents. Finally, MPs developed their parliamentary committee’s website to share their latest achievements and plans with their voters.

IATP in Kyrgyzstan continues its collaborative work with local government agencies, the legislative branch, and medical institutions to help them improve their services for local residents. In March, staff of the municipal government of Balykchy acquired computer skills to develop templates of documents for city residents. Doctors from Bishkek learned to use word processing and spreadsheet software to handle their patient database and administrative documents. Finally, MPs developed their parliamentary committee’s website to share their latest achievements and plans with their voters.