Saturday, August 9, 2003 — Babil — 9 آب 2003 (REGN-1591c300) Arabic

Saturday, August 9, 2003 distribution made to Al qadisiyah province for area projects Al Hilla, Babil. The Coalition Provisional Authority South-Central has provided around $56,350 (101,430,000 Iraqi Dinars*) to fund repairs to the University. Repairing and improving universities creates a better learning environment for young people and increases opportunities for their futures as they learn in a free Iraq. CPA believes that a good educational system is essential as Iraq progresses toward self-government. The Qadisiyah Province project funding will employ local people from the community. It is part of a larger initiative to help Iraqis as they move forward toward self-government and democracy. CPA South-Central will announce other projects in the coming weeks * Assuming $1 equal 1,800 Iraqi Dinars.