The first consignment of subsidized laptops promised to Seychellois teachers earlier this year was delivered this week.
The 1500 Inspiron 1501 and 6400 Dell laptop computers are selling at only 25% of the local market price in order to popularise the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education.
The scheme initiated by President James Michel, during the recent parliamentary election campaign provoked controversies, with critics questioning its tender procedures, the implication of some high government officials behind the sale and the availability of foreign exchange to finance the purchase.
The minister of Education Bernard Shamlaye defended the scheme saying the teachers' positive response is proof of its popularity. He added that he was happy with the teachers' response to make themselves available for an opportunity.
“In making it possible and affordable for teachers to acquire personal computers, the government is acknowledging the important work that teachers do,” says the minister.
The Dell's Regional Manager for Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Philippe Cahez, who was in the country to attend the handing over ceremony, described his company's partnership with Seychelles as the “beginning of a story which will continue in the months to come.”
5 comments:
Apparently very few Seycholloise blog, if any. I hope more will.
Josee
1. Apparently according to Oppositon newspapers no tender was done with regards to the acquisition of those computers.
2. It will be advisable for public authorities to go through process of tender, which will probably bring down government expenses.
3. Enjoying your blog. Keep it up!
@ OMAR: i also blog: sezpolitics.blogspot.com
Nice post Josee
Josee. In a letter to the editor in Weekly this Week "Jess" said that in the US a Dell Inspirion 1501 can cost as low as 499$. I checked on the website of dell and it is true. Howver as you know on dell you can sort of make your own PC by choosing your specs. And this will make the price change. Could you try working out what was the price of the laptops the government ordered in the US?
And then check what is the price for the Indian Ocean Area (should be more expensive than in the US)?
Just picked "Seychelles" in the list of countries. It redirected me to the emerging market website where the price of the laptops is not given.
By the way don't you think it would be better if the government stop using Microsoft products and used open source stuff instead (linux, openoffice,...) It will cost less money for the Republic.
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