Title

News Computerisation Project (VANCOM)

Approval date

1997

Total budget $

60,000

Budget code

PDC/17 VAN/01 352 VAN 71

Source

IPDC

Objectives

To upgrade news gathering, processing and dissemination operations through the computerisation of the national newsroom facilities.
To develop appropriate human resources in VBTC operation and maintenance.
To improve news quality, diversity, volume and news production efficiency.

Activities

Newsroom systems evaluated. NewsBoss selected and purchased.

Funds obligated

47,550

Implementation rate
& Remarks

79%. Funds allotted in December 1997.
Implementation in progress.

Project officers

VIRTANEN and JAYAWEERA