Intel Corporation to expand on World Ahead program initiatives at WEF Dead Sea

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The World Economic Forum will take place at the Dead Sea, Jordan from 18th to 20th May 2007. Gordon Graylish Intel Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa, will take part in the panel 'The Emerging Digital Ecosystem: Implications for the Middle East” taking place on Sunday 20th of May at 14.30 hrs.

About Intel World Ahead Program

The Intel World Ahead Program aims to enhance lives by accelerating access to uncompromised technology for everyone, anywhere in the world. Focused on people in the world’s developing communities, it integrates and extends Intel’s efforts to advance progress in three areas: accessibility, connectivity, and education. Intel’s goal is not only to extend affordable PC access but to develop the PCs tailored to local needs, drive critical connectivity, cultivate sustainable local capabilities, and provide the technology education needed to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

• As part of the Intel® Education Initiative, Intel invests $100 million per year in education in collaboration with governments and educators in 50 countries.
• The Intel® Teach program has helped more than 4 million teachers in more than 35 countries effectively integrate technology into their classrooms to improve student learning. In the next five years, Intel plans to train 10 million more teachers on the effective use of technology in education, with the possibility of reaching another 1 billion students. The Intel® Learn Program is a community-based effort in which underserved youth ages 8-16 learn technology, critical thinking, and collaboration skills using an engaging, project-centered approach. To date, the program has been launched in eight countries and has reached more than 450,000 learners.
• Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is an after-school, community-based learning program aimed at youth in underserved areas. As of 2006, more than 110 clubhouses have served 50,000 youth across 20 countries.
• The Intel® Education Program works with more than 150 universities in 30 countries to advance technology innovation and develop a pipeline of technical talent.
• To support the effective use of technology in education, Intel plans to donate 100,000 PCs to classrooms in developing communities. In 2006, Intel has already shipped 10,000 PCs.