[Advisors] community networks -- a fulsome definition?

[Marita Moll]

I really need to submit our definition proposal. Can we go with this 
version? Anyone out there with responses to my question re 
paid/volunteer time ratio?

Community networks are community-based not-for-profit organizations that 
provide urban and rural communities with opportunitiesto explore the 
effective use of technology applications in learning, capacity building, 
and economic development by:

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    having their legal membership open to every citizen of their community;

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    examining and addressing issues of access to Information and
    Communications technology to expand and strengthen its effective use
    for citizen and community development.

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    promoting initiatives designed to increase local economic and social
    capital by encouraging traditional and media literacy, supporting
    the transition to an “Information Economy,” and supporting
    e-government initiatives.

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    empowering citizens by offering Internet related education and
    support systems.

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    advocating for equitable and affordable access to electronic
    information and network services.

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    facilitating public education and awareness of the issues
    surrounding access to information and network services.

Marita

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