Eastern Economist. - 1997. - July 7. - P. 6

MIA'S NEW INFO SYSTEM

O.Varfolomeyev

Kyiv. Siemens Nixdorf and INT presented the new information system for Ukrainian law enforcement agencies July 3. The system was launched with the help of the German Interior Ministry to increase the effectiveness of police, border and custom services. By the end of 1997, another 15 checkpoints will be connected, each costing US $30,000. Installing equipment at all 250 checkpoints will cost nearly US $100-120 mn. The German Ministry has given DM 4 mn in aid to launch the pilot project. The rest will be financed by US and German credits and local and state budgets.