Assignment #1: Open the Door to Ecuador

     Currently, Ecuador's main source of income comes from their natural resources. In the future, they would like to create a digital and knowledge based economy. ICT stands for the Information Technology Communications. If Ecuador was to increase their connection to the internet, two possible advantages they will have compared to their neighbouring countries are:

  1.  Ecuador will have an increased income, bettering the economy.
  2.  People in Ecuador will receive a better education.
     Infocentros are public spaces tat provide computer training and internet access to rural communities. There are a few Infocentros in New Brunswick, such as one in the Newcastle Library in Newcastle, Miramichi, NB. I would say that New Brunswick doesn't need many Infocentros, as much of the population has access tocomputers and/or the internet. 

     The city of Yachay, Ecuador, is important because it was the country's first planned city of nearly 17 square miles that is designed to become a hub for all technological and research and scientific infrastructure. The main courses being taught at the University of Yachay are Life Sciences, Information and Communications Technology, Nanoscience, Renewable Energy, and Petro Chemistry.

    If their idea for Yachay to become a hub for all technological research and scientific research goes according to plan, Ecuador does have the potential to become a leader in Science and Technologies. Also, with the courses being offered at the University of Yachay, more people will have a background in sciences. I don't know if New Brunswick should consider a similar version, as we probably wouldn't be able to afford, since New Brunswick has the worst economy of all the Provinces and Territories in Canada. 

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