Type online-phase for development of training materials for the FOSS Toolkit
for SMEs and training programme
Target Group FOSS experts and local SME experts
Countries Philippines
Timeframe September - December 2008
Partners IOSN

Activity Outline

Design and development of the FOSS Toolkit for SME
Experts in FOSS development and in SME management define a concept and develop a FOSS Toolkit for SMEs that can fit the needs of local situations and local specifics, including languages.

Training of Trainers for FOSS Toolkit for SME
Following the development of the FOSS Toolkit for SME developer-trainers deliver a Training of Trainers on the Toolkit to support local SME.

Objective

Development of a Meta-FOSS Toolkit for SME and dissemination through local training.

Background

Many emerging SMEs have a need to automate and computerize their operations but are often stuck with proprietary solutions. This training program aims to support trainers who can demonstrate FOSS alternatives to applications that are important to SMEs.