| Rwanda: 4,000 Laptops Distributed in Gasabo Schools |
| Posted by: Susan Einhorn |
| At least 52 schools in Gasabo District have already benefited from the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) programme, the mayor, Willy Ndizeye, said Friday. Operating under the Ministry of Education, OLPC aims at ensuring that at least every primary school pupil in Rwanda gains computer skills and uses the gadgets customised to suit the needs of a child. Ndizeye made the remarks at a news conference called to highlight on the progress the district has achieved and future plans. "Before the programme, it was almost impossible for some children especially those from vulnerable families to have access or practice skills they acquire in schools," he said. Ndizeye noted that given the national programme aimed at making the country a regional ICT hub, the young generation has a big role to play. |
| Source: AllAfrica (Rwanda) | Published: October 22nd, 2012 |
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