This study is part of a cross-sector programme of studies commissioned by the African Development Bank and the World Bank Group, with the support of the African Union. These studies have been undertaken during 2011, and will be synthesised in a report to be published in 2012 on the potential of information and communication technologies (ICT) to transform a variety of development sectors in Africa.
Five thematic areas were specified in the terms of reference to form the core focus of this examination:
1> Teacher Professional Development
2> Digital learning resources
3> Affordable technologies
4> Education Management Information System (EMIS)
5> National Research and Education Networks (NRENs)