World Bank Invests in Armenia’s Information Technology Sector

By // 01 December 2010

Armenia has secured a USD24 million World Bank loan to help increase its citizens’ access to affordable computers and broadband services. The measures form part of the the E-Society and Innovation for Competitiveness Project, which the World Bank said conforms with Armenia’s plans to develop the country’s information technology industry.

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