The main aim of the workshop was to develop a Strategic Implementation Framework that would enable the GEA to support MINEDUC to develop Rwanda’s policy and strategic plan for ICT in education.
In 2007, the World Economic Forum launched its
Global Education Alliance (GEA) as part of the ongoing work of its
Global Education Initiative (GEI).
Aware of their expert global knowledge and
expertise and high level international contacts in ICT in
education, the World Economic Forum asked Education Impact to
prepare and facilitate an Envisioning Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda.
The main aim of the workshop was to develop a Strategic
Implementation Framework that would enable the GEA to support
MINEDUC to develop Rwanda's policy and strategic plan for ICT in
education.
Professor Tim Unwin brought in-depth knowledge
of the complex situation in Rwanda to the workshop, along with
experience of successfully working with other countries in the
region and beyond, to further develop their ICT in education
strategies.
Impact & Benefits
- A focused ICT in education policy in Rwanda - now awaiting
cabinet approval
- A Co-ordination Unit at the Ministry dedicated to ICT in
education strategy
- New commitment & funding from key private sector &
agency donors
- Raising the profile of the Global Education Alliance
Using the Strategic Implementation Framework developed at the
workshop, the GEA and MINEDUC started developing an ICT in
education policy for Rwanda in the autumn of 2008. By February 2009
the policy was ready for presentation to the cabinet and is now
undergoing their approval process.