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 Sunday, January 15, 2012

Last Saturday, the Minister of Telecommunication and Information Society, Jaime Guerrero Ruiz, presented officially an "Infocentro" (Infocentre) in Social Rehabilitation Center of Tulcan.

Persons deprived of liberty (PPL) expressed satisfaction with this delivery, and that through the use of computers they can learn and be trained in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

Lydya Cruz, Director of the Center for Social Rehabilitation of Tulcan, said that the Infocentre is a new space for persons deprived of liberty, considering it a great opportunity, because it will improve the rehabilitation of these people. Through the creation of these spaces with equipment and connectivity, they will learn new options for their future, she added.

Cruz also highlighted the concern of the Minister of Telecommunications and the Government, lead by Econ. Rafael Correa Delgado, for improving the living conditions of persons deprived of liberty.

With the "Infocentro", PPL will enjoy of the educational and productive activities, so when they get back their freedom they will have better opportunities to rejoin society.

The Ministry of Telecommunication delivers in rural and marginal urban areas, and in social sectors, Infocentres to promote inclusion in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

(Source: Mintel - Ecuador)
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