The newly Gobo All-Girls School of Excellence in Jiwaka Province is set to receive 50 desktop computers for students and 15 laptops for teachers as a major digital upgrade following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) partnership with PNG DataCo Limited in aims to improve access to technology and modern education.
The MoU establishes a five-year strategic partnership, effective from the date of execution, with provisions for review during its term and potential extension by mutual agreement.
Either party may terminate the agreement with one month’s written notice, ensuring flexibility while maintaining commitment to long-term collaboration
The company will also install a satellite terminal to deliver high-speed internet, supported by campus-wide Wi-Fi with built-in cybersecurity and content filtering systems.
The partnership is designed to improve access to digital education, particularly for young women in rural areas, while building long-term ICT capacity within the school.
PNG DataCo will also carry out a full site survey, provide technical support, and subsidize internet services for the first four months. In addition, half of the installation cost has been waived, with the school contributing K15,000 plus GST.
The school will be responsible for providing essential infrastructure such as power supply, secure facilities, and ongoing service costs after the subsidy period.
It will also appoint an ICT officer and enforce digital safety measures to protect students and equipment.
The partnership builds on the opening of the school beginning this year as it goes in-line with the schools aim to provide specialized science education for young women, marking a major step forward in the province’s educational landscape.
As it strengthens ICT capacity in schools and safeguarding critical digital infrastructure through community awareness and joint oversight.
At the time, the school was designed to focus on science education, with an initial intake of around 150 students and support from government, partners, and donors.
The introduction of digital infrastructure now strengthens that vision, giving students access to modern tools that support learning, research, and future career pathways.
This latest partnership signals a shift towards integrating technology into education systems across Papua New Guinea, particularly in underserved areas.
