Global Innovation Forum For Education And Development

ART Programme Officer responsible for sustainable development of ART established computer centers participated in the Global Innovation Forum held in Yerevan on 21-24 October, 2008. The Forum concentrated on the basic tools that facilitated the creation of innovative solutions, particularly, systematic and quality educational opportunities. Currently, proper education is not widely available in developing regions, thus slowing innovation and hampering the implementation of existing Information Computer technologies (ICT). Consequently, the forum focused on ways to improve educational opportunities and quality through ICT, specifically focusing on building ICT skills among young people. To this end the impact of access, connectivity and relevant local content in meeting educational and analytical needs were examined and methods to overcome the obstacles discussed and presented.
The Programme Officer used the successful opportunity to introduce the ICT regional project to the local authorities and stakeholders.
All the participants were engaged policy makers, experts, and peers and drafted innovative solutions to ICT development and implementation challenges. On the final day the young participants showcased their plans in innovation panels. The proposals were evaluated by the leaders in government, the private sector, and civil society.
The 16 designed projects are going to be developed and implemented under the management of the organizers of the forum.