ICT Ministry and Aris Mining Corporation, united to bring connectivity to Caldas and Antioquia

By Mintic

This is an automated translation of the press release issued in Spanish

This morning, the ICT Ministry and Aris Mining Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work jointly in the development and strengthening of strategies and programs to benefit the connectivity and digital education of the communities of Marmato (Caldas), Segovia and Remedios (Antioquia) , where the mining company has operations. The agreement was signed by the ICT Minister, Mauricio Lizcano, and the CEO of the Canadian company, Neil Woodyer.

" Signing these types of alliances that lead to efforts to improve the quality of life of Colombians will always be a source of pride. Today we take another step in working together to make Colombia Digital Power. The union between private companies and "The State is essential for inequality gaps to decrease. We know that connectivity, digital education and innovation are fundamental for the well-being of communities ," announced the ICT Minister, Mauricio Lizcano ( @MauricioLizcano ), during the signing of the agreement. this MOU.

This will document will promote programs such as Internet Boards - Connectivity Communities, as well as the strengthening of a pilot project in the El Llano sector and the San Juan village, in the municipality of Marmato. It will also allow the union to accompany the Community Action Boards that can be part of the programs carried out by the ICT Ministry to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of these regions, through access to the Internet and digital skills.

" We are proud of our achievements at a business and social level during recent years. This work with the communities of Caldas and Antioquia has a positive impact for the entire region. We know that connectivity is essential for socioeconomic development, and through this Memorandum, We hope to contribute significantly to improving the quality of life of local residents ," said Neil Woodyer, CEO of Aris Mining Corporation.

Although this agreement does not imply labor, financial, or contractual commitments, it highlights the firm commitment of the ICT Ministry and Aris Mining Corporation to the well-being and development of the territories in which the company operates. This alliance seeks to develop sustainable and long-term social investment projects, which will focus on the transformation of local territories through the appropriation of technology, strengthening the social fabric and contributing significantly to local development and the prosperity of communities.