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On the Amazon Day, celebrated on Friday (5), the Ministry of Communications (MCOM) reinforces the federal governments commitment to the region, highlighting public policies that unite connectivity and sustainability. Among the initiatives are the North connected and the computers for inclusion, which already transform the reality of millions of Brazilians.
President Lula has given us the mission of bringing quality and digital literacy to the population of the Amazon, always respecting the environment. North connected and computers for inclusion are evidence that it is possible to promote sustainable development without giving up preservation, said Communications Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho.
The connected north is one of the most innovative public policies in the country. With 12,000 km of submerged fiber optic cables in the Amazonian rivers, the connects 59 municipalities in six states (AC, AP, AM, PA, RO and RR), benefiting more than 10 million people. The subfluvial model prevents deforestation and ensures the preservation of 68 million trees, sustainable connectivity.
Computers for inclusion acts throughout the legal Amazon, reconditioning equipment discarded by banks and public agencies. Computers undergo cleaning, maintenance and are donated to public schools, social centers, indigenous villages and riverside communities. So far, more than 19 thousand computers have been delivered. In addition to donation, the program promotes free technology and digital citizenship courses, enabling young people in areas such as computer maintenance, programming and digital media.
In addition to reducing digital exclusion, the program also ensures environmentally correct disposal of electronic waste, avoiding nature harmful impacts.
Amazon: World Heritage
The Amazon occupies more than 421 million hectares, houses more than half of the planets biodiversity and plays a vital role in global climate balance. Amazonian Day, created in 2007, is a milestone to remember the importance of preservation in the face of threats such as deforestation and burning.
Text: Ascom | Ministry of Communications * More information: press@mcom.gov.br | (61) 2027.6086 or (61) 2027.6628
