The aim of the program is to provide schools with modern, technology-based curriculum resources and innovative teaching strategies, which will increase students' knowledge, skills and performance in economics, mathematics, finance and English.

Zdenek Turek, Citigroup Country Officer for Citibank Rt., said, "The program launched in 2001 has been extremely well received by the participating schools and has already gained an outstanding reputation for excellence in the last two years. Encouraged by this success, we have decided to continue with the program. We believe that the earlier students start learning the basics of economics and finance - naturally, through interesting, interactive-type simulation games and exercises appropriate for their age - the easier it will be for them to meet the requirements and challenges of the modern age."

The teaching package contains economics, finance, mathematics and English language teaching software to be used on the state-of-the-art, large-screen computer, which is also part of the package. In addition, high-profile economics and science books are being donated to the school libraries. Educational software in economics and finance for grades five to eight has been prepared by Junior Achievement on the basis of its printed teaching materials developed in the US and adapted to the specific interests of Hungarian students.

Ivan Javorszky, Managing Director of JAM, said: "We are delighted that with Citibank's help we can continue to expand this successful program. It has been great to see the joy on the students' faces - though at the time most of them did not know that what they had just received was far more than a one-off gift, but rather an opportunity to acquire knowledge and an attitude that will help ensure their success in later life."

About Citigroup
Citigroup (NYSE: C), the preeminent global financial services company with some 200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. Additional information may be found at: www.citigroup.com.

About Junior Achievement Hungary
Junior Achievement Hungary (JAM) is a licensed franchise of Junior Achievement International. The foundation has been running its programs in Hungary since 1992. Eleven separate programs targeted from kindergartens to high schools are currently being offered to 26,000 students in 86 cities and villages across Hungary. The mission of JAM is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the business environment and free market economy through a dynamic partnership between businesses and schools. By attending these programs, students acquire knowledge and essential skills that will help them become educated consumers, more productive employees and more responsible members of the business community.