Khanh Hoa is among 47 provinces benefiting from the Personal Computers (PCs) for Life program...
Khanh Hoa is among 47 provinces benefiting from the Personal Computers (PCs) for Life program launched by the Ministry of Information & Communications (MIC) at the World Information Technology Forum WITFOR 2009.
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| A teacher and his students of Tran Dai Nghia High School (Cam Lam) are working on computers donated by PCs for Life program. |
9 schools in Khanh Hoa were offered 50 computers, learning materials and free Internet installation in 2011. In response to the program, Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee has approved an implementation plan for the “PCs for Life”.
In the framework of the WITFOR 2009, PCs for Life has provided opportunities for people in remote areas to access information technology contributing greatly to the national poverty alleviation.
The program is designed to offer computers, internet connectivity facilities and hold computer courses for residents in disadvantaged communities nationwide to achieve a better quality of life and boost economic development.
After 3 years of operation, the program has received VND15 billion financial support, including 2,088 computers, 329 printers, learning materials and other facilities from over 20 organizations and individuals at home and abroad.
In addition, Viettel Khanh Hoa Branch has provided free internet access services for the beneficiaries.
The Department of Information & Communications in cooperation with MIC in July 2011 presented 50 computers and learning materials to 9 schools in Khanh Hoa Province, including Khanh Thanh Primary School (Khanh Vinh District), Le Thanh Tong High School (Ninh Hoa Town), Me Linh High School (Van Ninh District), Tran Dai Nghia (Cam Lam District), etc.
Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee has launched an implementation plan for “PCs for Life” in Khanh Hoa Province in order to seek donations from organizations and individuals inside and outside Khanh Hoa Province in an effort to bridge the digital gap between cities and remote areas contributing to the provincial socio-economic development.
Nhu Thao
