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The funds to be incorporated come from a loan with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), for an amount of up to $100 million
This loan was approved in August of this year. According to the signed contract, the program’s objective is “to promote the modernization and improvement of the education system in El Salvador by optimizing the school system and adopting educational technologies.”
The incorporation of the first $7 million was approved so that the Ministry of Education (MINED) can carry out the initial actions to implement the different components of the project.
According to the draft decree, the funds will be distributed among four activities. The largest amount will be used for the acquisition of technological equipment, cloud storage, and technological solutions, including platforms, educational technology tools, and technical support, for $3.3 million.
Next, $2.6 million will be used to contract comprehensive connectivity services, installation, and configuration of equipment for the modernization of the education system.
Finally, $1 million will be allocated to hiring a comprehensive services manager for the execution of the program; and $15,000 to hire key personnel to establish the project management unit within MINED
There was no explanation of any of the above from the Ministry of Finance or any representative of the Ministry of Education before the committee. The Finance representative who visited the committee referred to the general objectives of the long-term project, but not to the funds whose incorporation was being requested
Likewise, no member of the committee (comprised of four full members and six alternates) asked the Finance representative any questions on the matter. The report was approved without further discussion by the committee.
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