Adopting a New Framework for Education in MENA

No AccessOct 2019Adopting a New Framework for Education in MENAAuthors/Editors: Safaa El Tayeb El-Kogali, Caroline KrafftSafaa El Tayeb El-Kogali, Caroline Kraffthttps://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1234-7_ch4AboutView ChaptersFull TextPDF (1.7 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract: Recognizes that to realize the potential of education, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) need to establish a system that prepares all students for a productive and successful future. Such a system would prove responsive and flexible in order to nurture a culture of excellence and creativity by adopting new approaches—such as leveraging technologies—so it can offer young people the skills they need to define their life trajectories and adapt to local, national, and global changes. It would rest on a shared national vision and connect with the overall development of country goals. 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