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The Digital Youth Consortium operates mostly within the Province of Rome. Our
activity is fundamentally that of creating synergy between all those working in
the youth education sector and in the world of ICT. We bring together schools,
training centres, local authorities and ICT companies in order to identify and
pursue common goals, such as a rapid diffusion of literacy for Roman youngsters.
For this we study the development of opportunities for all our associates: we combine
immediate business opportunities with longer term projects designed to help create
opportunities for local economic development, and promote equal access to the
opportunities offered by new technology.
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Analysis
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The Digital Youth Consortium is one of very few public/private partnerships
in the world aimed at computer literacy and the inclusion of youngsters
in society. Our educational activities are not commercial products, but a
genuine service. This is what makes the difference between us and other
organizations working in the educational services sector.
- We work within an ethical framework, for a new educational revival.
- Our combination of services and activities is unique.
- We offer ourselves as a reference point for understanding the needs
of youngsters and society.
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Economics
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Our finances are based initially on a membership fee paid by every
associate or member. This is added to investments by founding
companies and sponsors.
Currently, we can count on a capital of 671,934 Euro, which will allow
us to start up the activity, and keep programmes going for two years.
The City of Rome has around 900 state schools; the contribution of membership
fees from all those who want to enter the Consortium will allow us to maintain
and strengthen all our activities.
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Developments
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Our goal, during the first year, is to involve at least 100 schools in our
projects. Their support will guarantee initial financial stability for the
Consortium and its activities. To this we add our expertise in the promotion
of innovative services. The originality and specificity of our projects will
allow us access to various funds, including financing from Europe, in order
to build more and more elaborate and complete ranges of activities.
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Assessments
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The Digital Youth Consortium will grow over time in proportion to its
financial receipts. For our services we will apply a variable pricing
policy according to the type of membership chosen.
Active Member
These members will play an active role in Consortium decisions.
They will pay a one-off membership fee of 52,000 Euro.
Contributing Member
These members will take part in our activities and services.
They will pay 5,200 Euro per annum.
School Members
Our main points of reference. Their membership fee is 260 Euro per annum.
Associate Members
These include all organization types, as well as individuals. Their membership
fee is 260 Euro per annum.
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