About Us

Partnerships for Technology Access (PTA) is an innovative global initiative that makes technology solutions affordable and relevant for underserved citizens and small business owners through public-private partnerships and micro-financing anchored in existing in-country government programs worldwide. PTA expands market opportunities by working with governments to overcome barriers to PC ownership in groups lacking digital skills and access to PCs.  PTA draws on the expertise of governments, technology partners, and financial institutions to craft software solutions that meet citizen needs, invigorate markets and help achieve public policy goals. PTA partnerships contribute directly to social and economic opportunity by advancing government priorities in public health, education, new world of government, entrepreneurship, workforce competitiveness, gender, senior citizens and connected homes.

About iPartnership – A computer for me

iPartnership – A computer for me,  is a Public Private Partnership initiative, driven by the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology in collaboration with Microsoft and supported by partners from the public and private sector to improve computer penetration at home by providing attractive credit guarantee schemes to the target audiences. The major objectives of this initiative are:

• to create employment, in particular, for the youth;
• to make Botswana a significant player in the global economy and;
• to improve the quality of life for Batswana

Target audience

• Civil Servants
• IT Graduates
• Unemployed Youth

Kick-starting the iPartnership – “a computer for me “ initiative

1. What is iParnership?
   
   It is a Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology initiative that guarantees easy access to an affordable personal computer, accessories and internet connectivity.
   
   
2. Who is eligible?
   
   All government employees including industrial employees
   
   
3. How do I afford all these?
   
   You can apply for a loan through the personal computer advance scheme for public officers. To do this download the application form DPSM 27A and 27 B or visit the www.dpsm.gov.bw
   
   
4. What is the application process?
   
   Download your application form: MCST 1 now from www.ipartnership.org.bw or get a copy from your administration office.
   
   
5. When does the scheme start?
   
   From 1st September 2007
   
   
6. Why should I use this scheme?
   
   Apply now so that you can qualify for Microsoft office Software at an affordable price and a technology experience of your life.