{"id":3163424,"date":"2021-11-12T18:48:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T18:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/eib-continues-to-support-digital-transition-in-serbia\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:17:11","slug":"eib-continues-to-support-digital-transition-in-serbia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/en\/eib-continues-to-support-digital-transition-in-serbia\/","title":{"rendered":"EIB continues to support digital transition in Serbia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Investment Bank (EIB) \u2013 the lending arm of the EU \u2013 has signed a \u20ac1.2\u00a0million grant to support the implementation of the Connected Schools programme in Serbia. The funding complements the \u20ac65 million EIB loan signed in 2020 for improving digital capacity and skills in over 1500 of the country\u2019s schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim of the Connected Schools programme is to enable first-hand training in digital areas for teachers and pupils across Serbia, at the same time creating conditions for the digital transition of the Serbian education system and economy. It is also aligned with the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans to ensure that all sectors benefit from digital opportunities, contributing to a sustainable, climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy, and better governance and public services for citizens. 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