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IFC Education Webinar Series: Digital Transformation in Global Higher Education

IFC Education Webinar Series: Digital Transformation in Global Higher Education
"A steep learning curve lies ahead for tertiary education institutions as they seek to expand their digital content" Some two hundred million higher education students in 188 countries have been impacted by campus closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, representing 89 percent of total enrolments. This unprecedented disruption of the educational expe... view more "A steep learning curve lies ahead for tertiary education institutions as they seek to expand their digital content" Some two hundred million higher education students in 188 countries have been impacted by campus closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, representing 89 percent of total enrolments. This unprecedented disruption of the educational experience is forcing universities to take bold steps in digital education, while also putting their longstanding business models under severe strain.   A steep learning curve lies ahead for tertiary education institutions as they seek to expand their digital content. In addition, there is a real risk of a digital divide opening, where better-resourced universities can make the necessary leap forward, but others get left behind. To support universities in emerging markets as they develop, implement and finance digital offerings, IFC, in partnership with Deloitte Consulting, has developed the Digital For Tertiary Education Program—or D4TEP—and is piloting it with four universities.   To discuss the program and the broader issue, IFC’s Education team invites you to a webinar bringing together two universities participating in the pilots, a representative of the online program management sector, and our D4TEP partner, Deloitte Consulting. view less
  • Learning Mode: 
    Archived Webinar
  • Topics: Pandemics, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Digital Technology, Tertiary Education, University and College Education, ICT Strategy, Education and ICT, Education Management and Administration
  • Keywords: 
    Higher Ed, Higher Education, Digital Transformation, Tertiary Education, Digital divide, Post Secondary Education, emerging markets, Online Programs, Online Education, Online Learning, Digital Education, College Education
  • Language: 
    English
  • Time Commitment: 
    54:58

Presenter Info

Raquel Bernal

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Andes University

Edward Roekaert

Rector, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) (Peru)

Taddy Blecher

Founder and CEO, Maharishi Institute

Dr. Justyna Dymerska

Executive Chairman, Higher Ed Partners 

Madeline Pongor

Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting

Alejandro Caballero

Principal Education Specialist, International Finance Corporation (IFC)  


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