ICT for better education in the Pacific (ARM189360-2)

We are on the cusp of a technological revolution that is fundamentally altering the way people live, work, and interact with one another. In the Pacific region, the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) can be a game changer, if we are prepared to capitalize on it and ensure that the benefits of ICT applications are effectively extended to our most vulnerable regions and people. As such, Pacific countries must begin a comprehensive preparation to ensure strategic benefits from ICT. This report takes a high-level look at how ICT has been incorporated into the education sector in the Pacific region, and provides recommendations on focal areas to drive further progress. It is intended to support Pacific education stakeholders and decision makers to engage strategically in ICT, and to ensure that their investments optimize the use of the limited resources in the sector