 Research is one of the core strengths of Drishtee Foundation. Our Research team has had a strong experience in needs assessment, demand estimation, bench marking and impact assessment. The major objectives of ICT research is:
- To assess the need, demand, basic status or impact of the various parameters depending on the status of ICT implementations in the area
- To ensure the viability of telecenters and enhance the sustainability by sensitisation through surveys and community contact programmes
- To encourage community participation by involvement of various stakeholders in the research efforts
- To widen and strengthen the reach of various corporate and government organisation in the ICT network through an extended control on facts and data
- To prepare for or to assess the need or impact of any
Gender or Age group focus development programmes
- To understand the readiness of government, service providers and channels to deliver services through ICT
 The research team has developed a specialised approach towards utilising the research tools as they have to be customised to meet the needs of rural scenario. The team of consultants and research professionals at the Drishtee Foundation has devised such tools and methodology that could be specifically applied for rural ICT research. The tools include ICT segmentation model for services and ICT viability has been challenged by and discussed with a wider group of experts and professionals.
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