The study, supported by the Islamic Development Bank, African Development Bank, and Mastercard Foundation, evaluates the current state of ICT in education, identifying gaps in infrastructure, policy, and digital competences among educators. It underscores the necessity of comprehensive investments in critical areas such as electrification, internet infrastructure, and digital literacy programs to bridge the digital divide.

This document highlights the urgent need to build the education systems resilience. It emphasizes the importance of equipping teachers and school administrators with ICT skills and integrating high-tech tools into education to enhance learning outcomes. The findings call for a redesign of curricula to incorporate 21st-century digital learning and assessment methods. Additionally, the report highlights the need for collaboration with regional organizations to support ICT initiatives.

The study concludes that targeted investments in ICT are essential to improve educational equity and quality, addressing underlying challenges such as poverty and infrastructure deficiencies to fully harness the potential of digital technologies in education.