In order to provide the necessary telecommunications and internet facilities for professors, students and employees of the Ministry of Higher Education, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the ministry and Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC).
The Ministry of Higher Education said in a statement that the purpose of the MoU is to provide special SIM cards for professors, students and employees of the Ministry of Higher Education, to provide internet, phone call and SMS packages for students to pursue online courses. It also covers payment of salaries of the employees through the “Mobile Money” system, creating a call center and other services.
In a ceremony held to mark this occasion at the Ministry of Higher Education, Hafiz Mohammad Hamed Haseeb, Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Financial and Administrative Affairs, spoke about the development plans and also the benefits of the MoU.
He said that the Ministry of Higher Education has continuous programs and plans to strengthen and create the necessary teaching and administrative facilities, which are being implemented one after the other.
Haseeb also said that the MoU is signed in order to provide better access to Internet services for professors and students to advance their academic and teaching activities. With that, necessary facilities will be provided for professors, students and employees at reasonable prices, he said.
CEO of AWCC Aliullah Sarwari stated that the strengthening and development of the country’s education system is the responsibility of every member of society. He said that the company is ready for any type of cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education in order to provide greater and better services.
Source: https://www.ariananews.af/awcc-and-ministry-of-higher-education-sign-cooperation-agreement/