A laptop for every child attending state primary school.

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Not here in Britain of course as we are one of the richest countries in the world but in one of the poorer countries where it seems the politicians care more for the people than ours do. :p

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8309583.stm


"Over the last two years 362,000 pupils and 18,000 teachers have been involved in the scheme.

The "Plan Ceibal" (Education Connect) project has allowed many families access to the world of computers and the internet for the first time."




"The Uruguay programme has cost the state $260 (£159) per child, including maintenance costs, equipment repairs, training for the teachers and internet connection."

The annual cost of maintaining the programme, including an information portal for pupils and teachers, will be US$21 (£13) per child.

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