According to the United Nations Educational and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO), science, technology and innovation are now universally recognised as key drivers of national economic development and contributors to poverty reduction, disease prevention and environmental conservation. Therefore it is critical to the success of Iraq's future that its youth has access to technology. With nearly 50% of the Iraqi population under 19 years old, the importance is further increased.
"Education of our young is a global equalizer of opportunity allowing children to start on the path to reach their full potential. There is an expanding global education ecosystem with multitude learning opportunities that feed on digitization—but there are still many children who cannot participate because they lack even basic access to technology. Having access to a PC and internet as well as the skill to use them will open up new pedagogical possibilities not the least in the form of the global movement to Open Educational Resources," said Dr. Jan-Martin Lowendahl, Research Vice President, Gartner, Education Strategies.
"The Ministry of Education is keen to develop Iraq's education system in line with global standards, and our primary area of concern is technology. We will enable students across Iraq with modern, state-of-the-art facilities, which will serve as a platform for their complete syllabus," said Mr. Naif Hussen, General Director of Information Technology, Iraq Ministry of Education. "We chose Dell OptiPlex systems because they are cost efficient, powerful and expandable. Most importantly, Dell demonstrated their commitment to our cause through the team's loyalty and stability over more than three years in working on bringing this project to fruition."
"A whole generation of Iraqi children have had very limited exposure to technology for nearly a decade," said Dave Brooke, General Manager, Dell Middle East. "Dell is honoured to have a role in helping to rebuild the country's education system and introducing the power of technology to Iraqi children."
(Source: AMEinfo)
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