Brasília, March 3, 2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - The Secretary of the National School-Grant Program, Marcelo Aguiar, will represent the Minister of Education, Cristovam Buarque, at the inauguration of a similar project which will be implemented today (3) in Maputo, Mozambique. The invitation for Brazil to take part was made by President Joaquim Chissano.

Aguiar will discuss with Mozambique officials technical cooperation between the countries for the transfer of Brazilian technology to the program. Data from international institutions reveal that illiteracy affects 60% of Mozambique's population. (DAS)