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Oceana, Michigan
#OpenAccess project – The Asparagus Capital of the World & Silver Lake Sand Dunes State Park Read Me
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Which community stakeholders can you bring to the table?
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Which community stakeholders can you bring to the table?
Please reply with your answers.
Based on the search results, we can identify several key stakeholder groups that are typically involved in improving internet access for local citizens. Here’s a comprehensive list of labels for community stakeholders:
Government and Public Sector
- Local government officials
- State broadband offices
- Federal agencies (e.g., FCC, NTIA, USDA)
- Public utilities commissions
Education and Research
- Universities and colleges
- K-12 school districts
- Libraries
- Academic researchers
Community Organizations
- Digital equity advocates
- Community-based organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Housing authorities
- Workforce development organizations
Private Sector
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Technology companies
- Local businesses and chambers of commerce
Citizen Representatives
- Residents from various neighborhoods
- Digital inclusion leaders
- Representatives of underserved communities
Special Interest Groups
- Tribal nations and organizations
- Disability rights advocates
- Senior citizen representatives
Technical Experts
- Network engineers
- IT professionals
- Cybersecurity experts
Funding and Support
- Philanthropic organizations
- Economic development agencies
Healthcare
- Hospitals and healthcare providers
- Telehealth advocates
These stakeholder groups can be organized into a broadband working group or digital equity taskforce to collaborate on improving internet access[10]. By including a diverse range of perspectives, communities can develop more comprehensive and effective strategies for bridging the digital divide[7][10].
When engaging these stakeholders, it’s important to consider power dynamics and ensure equitable participation. Strategies such as providing stipends, offering translation services, and using neutral moderators can help create a more inclusive environment for collaboration[10].
Sources
[1] How States Can Engage Regional and Local Stakeholders in … https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/speeches-and-testimony/2022/04/29/how-states-can-engage-regional-and-local-stakeholders-in-broadband-expansion
[2] 3 Ways Institutions Can Help Expand Broadband – EAB https://eab.com/resources/research-report/3-ways-institutions-can-help-expand-broadband/
[3] Broadband Consumer Labels Are Here! https://www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/2023/11/07/broadband-consumer-labels-are-here/
[4] Bridging the Digital Divide: Community Broadband Solutions for All https://grantworks.net/bridging-the-digital-divide/
[5] 15 Years: The Journey from Cocktail Napkin to Broadband Nutrition … https://www.newamerica.org/oti/blog/15-years-the-journey-from-cocktail-napkin-to-broadband-nutrition-label/
[6] Broadband Consumer Labels | Federal Communications Commission https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandlabels
[7] 4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement | Broadband for All https://broadbandforall.cdt.ca.gov/state-digital-equilty-plan-04-2024-04-collaboration-and-stakeholder-engagement/
[8] Decoding Internet Governance Stakeholders, Part 2: Private Sector https://circleid.com/posts/decoding-internet-governance-stakeholders-part-2-private-sector
[9] Broadband Labels Will Help You Save on Internet Service https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/broadband/broadband-nutrition-labels-compare-internet-service-prices-a6142121077/
[10] Digital Equity Playbook: How City Leaders Can Bridge the Digital … https://www.nlc.org/resource/digital-equity-playbook-how-city-leaders-can-bridge-the-digital-divide?id=2
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January 9 – In this order – we contact the local official(s) for Oceano – see if we can get an introduction to the Broadband official – we count the time to see if we have a response within 24/48 hours if not call back – do you want to start the process or shall I? Hola Net is ready also for us to get started
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