Argentina govt delivers 3 mln netbooks for school children

News Broadband Argentina 8 APR 2010
Argentina govt delivers 3 mln netbooks for school children
The Argentinean president Cristina Fernandez announced the delivery of three million netbooks to middle school students, as part of an overall investment of ARS 4 million. Dubbed 'Conectar Igualdad.com.ar', the program aims to narrow the digital breach and equip schools across Argentina with computers and internet connections. The project is financed by the Argentine National Administration of Social Security (ANSES).

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