Latvia’s Libraries Receive Additional Funding to Provide Free Computer Access and Training

RIGA, Latvia — The Republic of Latvia has received a support grant of USD 2,000,000.00 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand computer user access in libraries, train librarians, as well as fund impact assessment and advocacy activities. This grant will go towards improving access to technology in 874 Latvian public libraries and continue successful activities started during the initial phase of Latvia’s Public Library Development Project, or “Trešais tēva dēls.”

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