Organisation profile

FAIR is a Nordic non-profit NGO aiding developing countries by supplying resources within ICT, such as hardware, software, training, information and support. FAIR was established in 2002, and the name is a recursive acronym for Fair Allocation of Infotech Resources (referred to herein as “FAIR” or the “Organisation”).

The Organisation focuses on streamlining logistics in the ICT redistribution process, development of software and hardware, public communication and political work. The Organisation consists of highly experienced computer scientists, product developers, communication experts and entrepreneurs. Exported computers are pre-installed and on-site installation, training and support are offered to the recipients. The Organisation's recipients thus far are schools in Eritrea, Kenya, Gambia, Zambia, Madagascar, Burundi, Cameroon, Tanzania, Uganda, Guatemala, Sri-Lanka, Indonesia, Georgia, Serbia-Montenegro, Romania, Russia and the Dominican Republic. The Organisation is currently in cooperation with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NORAD, the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority, 80 Norwegian the Ministies of Education in our recipient countries, as well as several NGO's in our recipient countries.

The Organisation conducts its operations from two main operating facilities located in Oslo-Norway and from its national organisations in Copenhagen-Denmark and Stockholm-Sweden. The Organisation’s principal executive offices are located at Asker gata 2, N-0475 Oslo, Norway, and its telephone number at such address is (+47) 23 12 21 05.

Vision, Goals and Strategy

Vision

FAIR has set a vision to become a premier ICT supplier providing world leadership in cost effective computer networks and communication solutions. FAIR further aims to position itself as the leading organisation striving to bridge the global digital divide.

Goals

The Organisation's primary goal is to bridge the global digital divide. According to this the Organisation is continuously working towards well defined goals in areas such as:

• Redistribution of ICT-equipment between the north and the south
• Development and design of unique software and hardware solutions
• Development of several information services
• Establishing cooperation with other organisations
• Expanding to new regions and countries in the south
• Expanding to new regions and countries in the north

Strategy

We will accomplish our goals and vision with excellence in everything we do, as well as:

• Low costs
• Qualified personnel
• Inventive products and services
• Fast growth with mass distribution advantages