700b Rial allocated to ICT research

Kamal Mahaamedpour, in conversation with MOBNA, said once the fund is available, the country’s universities and research centers will be financially supported.
He said a similar amount was dedicated towards such a purpose last year but only 200b Rial of it was ever realized.
He said that in last year’s Budget, all government bodies were required to assign 1% of their budgets to research activities.
He indicated that some provinces have not been able to expend the 1% fund.
He said, however, that the same rule applies this year and hoped the aim is fulfilled this time round.
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