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The Association of Planning Professionals for Social Welfare Works (PLANWEL), is an independent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based, non-profit NGO. PLANWEL was established in 1990 by a group of technocrats, educationist and professionals.
The members of the Board of Management of PLANWEL are a group of professionals belonging to various fields of, software development, telecommunications, engineering, design, architecture, city and regional planning, management, accounting economics etc. PLANWEL is assisting underdeveloped and developing countries in providing quality educational services by setting up training centers in information technology and building of data bases for the government, industry, trade and commerce, which helps bring needed socioeconomic changes. It is merely a direct enactment of the ethical commitment of professionals towards the quality of life for the unserved and underserved regions of the world under the changing scenario of Digital World.
PLANWEL originated and implemented the concept of "Technology-Based Communities" and "Technology-Based Community Centers/Points of Presence (PoP)", by utilizing technology and cyberinfrastructure for the delivery of elearning, telehealth, ecommerce and egovernment for unserved and underserved areas of the world. PLANWEL has also supported several Information and Communication Technologies for Development ( ICT4D) activities in the South Asia region. A recent development in US National Broadband Plan reflects similarities to the PLANWEL's "Technology-Based Community". PLANWEL has been a catalyst in the global Information and Communication Technologies for Development ( ICT4D) and has been regularly cited for its concept.
PLANWEL is the oldest computer based testing site in Pakistan and is a member of the UNESCAP regional Network of telecentres. PLANWEL is internationally networked with major organizations and donor agencies.
PLANWEL has also actively participated in the formation of Virtual University of Pakistan.