Intel announces World ahead alliance and UNESCO pact in India

New Delhi

September 7th, 2007

Marking a new phase of Intel's World Ahead Program, an alliance of 16
companies has formed to expand Intel's efforts to provide people in developing
countries with the benefits of technology.

During a visit that coincides with the country's observance of "Teachers
Day," Intel Corporation Chairman Craig Barrett announced the formation of
the World Ahead Alliance in India. The alliance pledges to apply technology to
advance health, education and rural empowerment. Barrett also announced that
Intel India has signed an agreement with the New Delhi affiliate of the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to create a
partnership focused on advancing Intel's education initiatives.

"This alliance is a perfect example of the industry partnerships
emerging in India today," said Barrett, who also chairs the United Nations
Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and
Development. "We hope to initiate other efforts like these that can scale
to produce positive outcomes and benefit citizens around the world."

"It's rewarding to see our pioneering work taking root," added R.
Sivakumar, MD, Intel (South Asia). "India clearly played a pivotal role in
the initial phase of the Intel World Ahead Program by developing computing
technologies that have worldwide application, such as the Intel-powered
Classmate PC, and by introducing innovative projects that will have a
life-changing impact on India's citizens."

The agreement between Intel and UNESCO formalizes both parties' intentions to
work together in several key areas in the education sphere. The memorandum of
understanding calls for UNESCO and Intel to work jointly in areas that include
teacher professional development, developing policies for the innovative use of
technology in curriculum and promoting scientific research in higher education.

"UNESCO recognizes that the effective integration of ICT and other
technology components in the education system requires sustained public-private
partnerships between multilateral organizations, government education bodies,
academia and leading private technology players like Intel," said Minja
Yang, Director and Representative, UNESCO. "This agreement confirms our
desire to collaborate with Intel in India and together determine the best use of
ICT in education to accelerate social and economic development."