SWOT analysis of telecenter development as a rural community empowerment strategy
Christopher Perumal,
Novel Lyndon,
Zaini Sakawi
Abstract:This research investigates the effects of using information and communication technology (ICT) as a method to empower the community in Pos Balar, a rural area inhabited by the Orang Asli people. The method used for this study is a SWOT analysis, which looks into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of setting up a telecenter in the area. To gather information, the study involved detailed interviews with ten individuals and a group discussion with local leaders. The results indicate that establ… Show more
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