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Mia news agency reported that four new projects for the development of the IT sector were presented at the Macedonian Government on Sunday.

"The first Government project for increasing of the degree in IT use, wants a computer for every pupil in 2007, while each citizen can buy one at the price of US$ 100 in 12 installments," said Vice Premier Zoran Stavreski.

Adding that half of the funds has been provided from the 2007 Budget, while the rest would be allocated from the 2008 Budget, with a total project cost of Euro 20-22million.

The third project in 2007-2008 will provide free Internet for citizens, while the fourth one, which is scheduled to begin in January 2007, should provide financial assistance for 5,000 students to study informatics at Macedonian faculties, 500 of whom to receive a 4-year fellowship in amount of Denar 5,000 per month.

According to the Government, the realization of these projects should make Macedonia a leader in the Balkans regarding the level of IT use, supported by a number of international institutions.

MD: Macedonia is one of the last countries of Europe in internet usage.

Posted by Macedonia Daily on Monday, December 11, 2006 at 9:18 am | Permalink