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CBI member Hewlett-Packard (HP) recently announced the establishment of an Education Innovation Fund in China, which will support teacher training through a US$1 million donation to Zhejiang University and the National Commission of the PRC for United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
The fund's aim is to increase the use of information, communication, and technology (ICT) solutions to improve education outcomes in China.
Over two years, more than 5,000 teachers from 500 rural and urban schools in Hangzhou and Chengdu will be trained through the fund. Teachers will learn how to use ICT effectively and innovatively in classrooms.
HP's project will directly contribute to the implementation of China's National Medium and Long-term Strategy for Education Planning and Development (2011-2020) by supporting the Chinese government's aim to improve education through the innovative use of ICT in teaching.
Gabi Zedlmayer, Vice President, Sustainability and Social Innovation, HP, said, "HP has always believed that the success of businesses and the overall well-being of society are interdependent. Through our partnership with Zhejiang University and the National Commission of the People's Republic of China for UNESCO, HP's scale, network, and technological strengths can uniquely contribute to China's education innovation and reform."
Steve Gill, Managing Director, China HP, said, "As one of the first high-tech companies to enter this burgeoning market, HP has firmly upheld the strategy of 'In China for China' over the past 27 years. This donation and the deepened cooperation with our local partners further demonstrate our confidence for long-term growth and our longstanding commitment to this market."
Yue Du, Secretary-General, National Commission of the PRC for UNESCO, said, "China's Medium and Long-term National Education Reform and Development Plan defines information technology as a revolutionary tool for education development. When applied to academics, informatisation can improve our country's education advancement. We are pleased to work with HP on an innovative project in this field and hope this partnership will provide valuable knowledge for future activities that promote education modernisation."
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