The Senegalese government has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform its education system using digital technologies. With a budget of 130 billion FCFA (approximately 198 million euros), this initiative is part of the Program for the Improvement of Quality, Equity and Transparency (PAQET), which constitutes the central pillar of educational reforms for the coming decade.
This strategy is based on several key axes: the digitization of educational content, equipping schools with digital infrastructure and improving the skills of teachers through specific training. The main objective is to bridge the digital divide, particularly between rural and urban areas, and to provide quality education accessible to all students.
According to the Ministry of National Education, the creation of interactive educational platformsas well as the introduction of tools such as tablets and digital boards, will modernize learning methods while facilitating educational inclusion.
The project intends to resolve several challenges facing Senegal, including the low enrollment rate in certain regions, the lack of modern educational resources and the lack of Internet connectivity in landlocked areas. Digitalization is also expected to strengthen young people’s digital literacy, a crucial skill in today’s world.
At the same time, the government hopes to attract technical and financial partners to support the implementation of this vision. The project could also boost the education technology sector, creating new opportunities for local businesses.
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