Despite the progress made by increasing the enrollment rate in primary schools, in 2019, 16.2 percent of primary school children were not educated in underdeveloped countries, and half of the children outside schools worldwide were in the same countries, together
Enrollment and completion rates are still low in higher education institutions, which has a major impact on the LDC's structural change program. Most of them depend on financial aid. In the field of secondary and higher education, there is gender inequality and inequality among the poorest and most vulnerable parts of the population.
It is clear that the education system in underdeveloped countries requires significant development to equip their youth with the skills they need in the future, said Ms. Fatima, who is a senior UN representative for underdeveloped countries, coastal-free Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing Countries at high levels. An ldc5 conference event dedicated to electronic online university offered to less developed countries.
The pandemic increases the educational gap
The covid-19 pandemic has raised serious problems in the education system, especially in less developed countries. A study by Unesco Global on Higher Education, published in July 2021, showed that the epidemic affected 220 million university students worldwide. In less developed countries, almost all online university are closed permanently.
While educational institutions in developed countries were able to move quickly to online education, the LDC was unable to make the transition due to a lack of logic, technological tools, and necessary skills.
In a world where technological advances in lightning speeds occur, the country may decline without investing in the digital skills of tomorrow's creators.
The best way to respond to the growing demand for broad, efficient, and flexible higher education is to quickly create an online education infrastructure in less developed countries. A new study by UNESCO on the impact of covid-19 on Higher Education has shown that national solid efforts with the support of the international community are urgently needed for the development of online universities in less developed countries.
"That's why the Doha Work Program has a specific goal in this field, it is to make a feasible analysis of creating an online university," Ms. Fatima said, referring to the conference's agreed outcome, which aims to remove structural barriers to sustainable growth and development.
New University Online
He explained that the main objectives of the proposed online university were:
- To provide political support for promoting distance education and open learning for graduates and graduates in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics.
- Ensuring personal access to the poorest parts of the population and those in vulnerable situations.
- Create a virtual network of educational institutions in less developed countries and abroad.
- Support for the development of education and educational programs.
- To achieve the level and duration of the education system, consider all existing activities developed by The Associated partners.
- And contributes to global acceptance and acceptance of international standards.
By the demands of the employment program, the Secretary-General of the United Nations will present a report that describes existing initiatives, potential new approaches, requirements for resources, approval, and sustainable resources.
It will be presented to the United Nations General Assembly for consideration at the 78th Session in September.
That's why I entered the Secretary-General's call in which he urged development partners to reverse budget cuts by providing at least 15 percent of the official development assistance for Education, said Mrs. Fatima.
"International financial institutions should also strive to provide more resources and financial opportunities for the Ldc to invest in supporting quality education for all.”
"This initiative, along with other educational goals and the aspirations of the Doha program, can prepare millions of girls and boys to become entrepreneurs in transformative change, despite newly discovered innovations and entrepreneurial skills.”
During the clandestine activities, Member States, international organizations, civil society groups, the private sector, and youth representatives discussed the political and financial support needed for online activities.
The summary of the forum is shared, which will contribute to the Secretary-General's analysis of possible options to create an online university.
Educational programs to promote innovation
Also this week, at the LDC-5 conference, the Qatar National Convention Center hosted several civil society representatives and scientists, including Professor Shijian lu from China, who spoke to Un News.
Luo is the dean of the International School of Design, Ningbo Innovation Institute, Zhejiang online university (ZJU-ESD). The International Design Education Program launched at her school aims to provide industrial design education to students from less developed countries to increase capacity and competitiveness in less developed countries in the field of industrial design.
The program offers up to 50 full scholarships to qualified students from underdeveloped countries each year. These scholarships, with the support of universities and governments, enable students to learn about industrial design and develop their skills to solve problems," Mr. lo said in an exhibition showing industrial design products for students.
It said 68 students from 19 less developed countries were accepted into the 2.5-year curriculum in 2021 and 2022. The program also acts as an incubator to support student innovation and entrepreneurship by providing marketing, research, and service support that helps convert ideas in the classroom into marketable startups, he added.
The professor explained that the long-term goal of the program is to build the capacity of 46 underdeveloped countries in the fields of Science, Technology, and innovation, which will contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Our students are interested in bringing to their country some of the Chinese experience in developing measures to combat poverty or revitalize rural areas, Mr. Luo said.
The program has been organized by the United Nations World Bank for underdeveloped countries, the International Congress on Environmental Design, and the International Institute on Environmental Design since 2021.
The bank was established in 2016 as a branch of the United Nations General Assembly to help less developed countries strengthen their capacity in the areas of Science, Technology, and innovation. It currently serves 46 former LDCs and LDCs until five years after graduating in this category.