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12-09-2009, 04:20 PM
The Fernandez administration is saying that the construction and remodeling of public schools depends on whether the government manages to secure international loans and donations, according to the 2010 National Budget bill sent by President Leonel Fernandez to be approved by Congress. The budget includes a chapter of RD$4.64 billion, of which the government revenues allocated RD$334 million. The Ministry of Education plans to build 2,377 classrooms in 34 new schools. The president of the Dominican Teachers Association, Radhames Camacho told Hoy that it is shameful that the government needs to depend on foreign donations and loans when it comes to education. "The ideal scenario would be not to borrow a penny for education," said Camacho. He said that the 2010 budget should be changed so that the education sector is guaranteed its budget.
The 2010 budget bill allocates RD$37.43 billion to Education. This year the Ministry of Education has spent RD$33.36 billion.
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The 2010 budget bill allocates RD$37.43 billion to Education. This year the Ministry of Education has spent RD$33.36 billion.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#6)