Egypt spends 1 billion on upgrading communication technologies

Minister of Communication and Information Technology Ahmad Nazief said Saturday that the ministry has mapped out a three-year plan for upgrading communication and information technologies with a total cost of LE 1.1 billion.

"The plan will be funded by the government and other sectors," he said, highlighting President Hosni Mubarak's keenness on uplifting these technologies.

Speaking to members of Alexandria Businessmen Society, Nazief pointed out that the proposed plan provides the implementation of 23 technological projects in all governorates.

"It also includes setting up new technological centers and advanced information networks in the tourist, health and education sectors," he indicated.