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Article: Uganda: NGO to Build ICT School.
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- August 29, 2009
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Byline: pinto03
A local NGO providing education to orphaned and needy children is set to build a post-primary institute to teach information and communication technology.
Speaking at the fifth anniversary of LEAD Uganda, Stephen Shames, the NGO founder, said there was no reason why ICT should be a preserve of developed countries.
LEAD is an acronym for learn, educate, achieve and achieve. The institute at High School standard, Shames said, would not only help impart ICT skills but would also bolster efforts in bridging the digital divide between Uganda and the developed world.
"I don't see why Uganda should not be able to do such ...