UNESCO IITE and Huawei report shows the importance of developing ICT skills

UNESCO IITE and Huawei report shows the importance of developing ICT skills

In order to improve ICT skills in the Middle East and increase access to career opportunities in the digital world, the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) and Huawei have released a joint report that highlights the significance of developing ICT talents.

Titled: “Talent Ecosystem for Digital Transformation: Insight Report on ICT in Higher Education and Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) in the Middle East and Pakistan”, the joint publication aims to provide evidence about the capacities for ICT talent development and recommendations for decision-makers and other stakeholders on strengthening the digital skills required for employability in the digital era labor market. The report covers Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Pakistan.

Commenting on the report launch, Mr. Tao Zhan, Director of UNESCO IITE, said, “UNESCO has identified ICT as a tool for accelerating the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including equitable access to quality education for all. The report highlights how joint efforts by governments, universities, international organizations, and the business community can have a lasting impact on the region’s socio-economic transformation.”

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