ICT in Education: Catalyst for Economic Growth in the Congo 1 ICT IN EDUCATION: CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE CONGO ICT in Education: Catalyst for Economic Growth in the Congo By: Sylvester Ngoma
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The correlation between ICT-supported education system and economic development of a developing country has been documented by several studies (Anderson, 2009; Selwood et al, 2003; and Unwin, 2009). Today’s Information and Communications Technology can significantly and positively impact the educational and economic landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This paper investigates how ICT-supported education reforms can have the effect of increasing the efficiency of the economy of DRC. It also highlights some of the challenges that need to be addressed to implement a comprehensive ICT reform plan. ICT in Education: Catalyst for Economic Growth in the Congo 3 Table of
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