World Bank's ICT development program estimated USD 25 millionDecember 16, 2009 - 19:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Wednesday, December 16, World Bank Yerevan office hosted a video conference devoted to «2009 Information and Communication Development Program: Broadening Coverage and Intensifying Influence». Apart from WB representatives, conference was also attended by public and private sector representatives from Eastern and Central Asian countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldiva, Russia and Uzbekistan).Armenian side was represented by Head of WB Yerevan Office Aristomene Varoudakis, Enterprise Incubator foundation's director Bagrat Yengibaryan, Internet Society NGO President Igor Mkrtumyan and others. World Bank-funded «Electronic Society and Innovations for Competitiveness» program (estimated USD 25 million) is at the stage of elaboration. It is aimed at developing a national broadband network focusing on accessibility in rural areas. According to World Bank Director in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, Martin Raiser, Armenia demonstrates positive results for attracting direct private and state investments in the sphere. Bagrat Yengibbaryan noted for his part that ICT sphere develops dynamically and is among government's priorities. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |