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projects:
internet business applications |
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project
description |
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There are a number of women in Pabal who produce crafts, art, or clothing to sell. However, these items do not raise as much in Pabal as they do if sold in nearby cities, like Pune. An even higher price could likely be obtained if the items were sold in other countries. Now that the internet is available more widely in Pabal, some have expressed an interest in creating an online business.
However, many of the villagers in the community do not speak English and do not know how to use the internet. The specifics of how to start and run a successful business are difficult to learn. A project could investigate these options and propose a method that villagers could use to run an online business. The solution should address not only the issues of creating the business online, but also the process needed to communicate with potential buyers, collect money from purchases, and ship goods. |
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utility
of the solution |
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The local community would need to understand the process proposed in the solution, and would use that information to create and maintain an online business. |
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economic
benefits / required training / major
impacts |
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Providing information on a sustainable way to create a small online business would help villagers in Pabal reach a wider audience for their goods, which would likely allow them to increase their economic gains.
Training of the local community, if necessary, could be provided by Vigyan Ashram. However, training materials should be as simple and self-explanatory as possible to allow villagers to be able to use them by working with them themselves rather than by undergoing extensive training. |
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description
of current local situation & resources |
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Many villagers speak Marathi and not English, but are able to read Marathi written in English script. Internet is available in Pabal, but is not reliably available at all times. Also, there is a cost associated with using the internet that should be taken into account. Depending on the type of craft, the number the women are willing or able to make each month varies, and this should also be taken into account. |
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