Release date: 18 June 2002
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Ministry of National EducationLocation
Description
The project encompasses the supply and installation of 6,800 IT-Classrooms in primary schools. The project is an important part of a much larger program of the Ministry to introduce IT classes in compulsory education, which corresponds to 8 grades of primary education.
Objectives
The project is an essential part of the Ministry's program to introduce IT classes in primary education. Promoting digital literacy and improving quality of educational materials (a.o. through computer-aided teaching and learning) are key elements of the Turkish Government's Basic Education Program. The Basic Education Law (1997) extended compulsory schooling from 5 to 8 years and aims to achieve improved quality in primary education.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Approximately EUR 100 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Approximately EUR 230 million, to be appraised
Environmental aspects
Due the nature of the investments envisaged, the project is not expected to have a major environmental impact.
Procurement
Procurement in line with EU Directives with international competitive bidding, with tender publication in the Official Journal of the European Community.
Status
Signed - 11/10/2002
Disclaimer
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