Submitted by sep_admin on Thu, 2017-02-16 22:15
Globalization and rapid technological change have made knowledge a critical determinant of competitiveness in the world economy. The World Bank Group (WBG) is playing an important role in assisting countries in taking advantage of the opportunities in information and communications technologies (ICTs) to contribute to education goals and poverty reduction strategies. With globalization, the information revolution, and increasing demands for a highly skilled work force, it is clear that nations must accord high priority to building the capacity to effectively utilize technology in education. The WBG recognizes the critical importance of effectively utilizing ICTs. Indeed, the vast majority of active WBG education projects contain an ICTs component. Support for ICTs in education includes assistance for equipment and facilities; teacher training and support; capacity building; educational content; distance learning; digital literacy; policy development; monitoring and evaluation; and media outreach. The use of ICTs in education offers a clear promise for accelerating learning, and, given the much wider use of ICTs in the workplace, a person?s facility for using technology is fast becoming a basic competency.