The objective of this project is to develop and deliver a series of robotics, artificial intelligence and algorithm courses through the Polytechnic College of Suriname. This will include development of course content, forging partnerships for quality assurance, teacher training and establishing a network specialization and a robotic automation lab. .The solution is innovative in the context of Suriname in the sense that this will be the first formal advanced technology education offering available locally at the tertiary level. The introduction of advanced technology training programs will provide an avenue for further development and certification of young people in Suriname in skills of the future.

Project Detail

Country

Suriname

Project Number

SU-T1129

Approval Date

December 16, 2019

Project Status

Implementation

Project Type

Technical Cooperation

Sector

EDUCATION

Subsector

VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Lending Instrument

Multilateral Investment Fund Instrument

Lending Instrument Code

MIF

Modality

-

Facility Type

-

Environmental Classification

Likely to cause minimal or no negative environmental and associated social impacts

Total Cost

USD 898,300.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 523,300.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 375,000.00
Financial Information
Operation Number Lending Type Reporting Currency Reporting Date Signed Date Fund Financial Instrument
ATN/ME-17832-SU Non-Sovereign Guaranteed USD - United States Dollar Multilateral Investment Fund II (MIF) - Nonreimbursable
Operation Number ATN/ME-17832-SU
  • Lending Type: Non-Sovereign Guaranteed
  • Reporting Currency: USD - United States Dollar
  • Reporting Date:
  • Signed Date:
  • Fund: Multilateral Investment Fund II (MIF) -
  • Financial Instrument: Nonreimbursable