OLPC Tuvalu/Deployment/Governance

Governance
It was recommended that if a national OLPC programme is to go ahead, a dedicated officer might be appointed by the Education and ICT Departments.

National Steering Committee
Need a small core team actively working on the deployment, and representatives from key departments, schools and NGOs who need to be kept informed. The committee should not be too large so it makes meetings difficult or blurs the focus. The core group will also be responsible for monitoring and planning further ahead.
 * Focal point / Main contact officer
 * Core team
 * Other members of steering committee

Island/Local
Needs to be focused on the school but representative of the whole community. Consider also the teacher's self-help group and any community OLPC clubs that might be started, these should coordinate with the main committee.

Key people:
 * Focal point. Could be the Principal, or a particular teacher
 * Champion teachers
 * Representatives from other schools and educational institutions (i.e. TVET, etc)
 * Members of
 * School Board
 * Kaupule
 * Representatives from the community, aligned with local traditions
 * Youth
 * Women
 * Church
 * ICT enthusiasts and other volunteers

NOTE
 * Include other line ministries
 * Importance of having a local project officer (paid)
 * Needs to be endorsed by Cabinet