MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION GOALS - A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH FOR ACTION

Oct 15, 2026

Working paper outlining how technology can support education transformation goals through a partnership approach for action. It frames the importance of technology in education globally, highlights challenges and implications of emerging technologies, and connects Tech4Ed to gender-transformative strategies, skills, and employment. It presents the GPE approach via six pillars and five guiding principles, then details operational entry points for country, regional, and global system transformation with evidence, coordination, and sustainability considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages50

Reading Time2 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Introduction

Section 1: Toward the Digital Transformation of Education

Importance of Technology in Education in the Global Context

Challenges Linking Education and Technology

Understanding the Implications of Emerging Technologies in Education

Tech4Ed and Gender-Transformative Approaches

The Relationship between Technology, Skills and Employment

Section 2: GPE Approach to Tech4Ed

Six Pillars of Digital Transformation in Education

Five Principles Guiding the GPE Approach to Tech4Ed

Section 3: Operationalization of the GPE Approach on Tech4Ed for System Transformation

Country-Level Entry Points

Regional-and Global-Level Entry Points

Conclusion

Annexes

MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION GOALS: A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH FOR ACTION October 2024 WORKING PAPER • OCTOBER 2024 DISCLAIMER The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the Global Partnership for Education or the World Bank Group concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city, or area or its authorities, frontiers or boundaries. PUBLISHED BY Global Partnership for Education Washington 701 18th St NW 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20006 USA Paris 66 Avenue d’léna 75116 Paris France Brussels Avenue Marnix 17, 2nd floor B-1000, Brussels Belgium Chennai Global Infocity Park, Block C 11th floor 40 MGR Salai, Perungudi Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096 India RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 IGO license (CC BY 4.0 IGO) [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Under the Creative Commons Attribution license, you are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work, including for commercial purposes. WORKING PAPER • OCTOBER 2024 CONTENTS Acknowledgments ........................................................................... v Abbreviations and Acronyms ................................................................ vi Executive Summary ......................................................................... vii Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Section 1 . Toward the Digital Transformation of Education ................................... 4 1 .1 . Importance of Technology in Education in the Global Context ........................... 4 1 .2 . Challenges Linking Education and Technology ......................................... 4 1 .3 . Understanding the Implications of Emerging Technologies in Education ................ 6 1 .4 . Tech4Ed and Gender-Transformative Approaches ..................................... 7 1 .5 . The Relationship between Technology, Skills and Employment ......................... 8 Section 2 . GPE Approach to Tech4Ed ......................................................... 10 2 .1 . Six Pillars of Digital Transformation in Education ........................................ 11 2.1.1. Coordination and Leadership ..........................................................11 2.1.2. Connectivity and Infrastructure ........................................................11 2.1.3. Content and Solutions ................................................................ 13 2.1.4. Cost and Sustainability ................................................................ 15 2.1.5. Capacity and Culture.................................................................. 17 2.1.6. Data and Evidence .................................................................... 18 2 .2 . Five Principles Guiding the GPE Approach to Tech4Ed .................................. 20 2.2.1. Purpose-Driven in Line with Relevant Education Priorities ............................. 21 2.2.2. Led by the Needs of Country Context .................................................. 21 2.2.3. Sustainable and Scalable ............................................................. 21 2.2.4. Designed for All ........................................................................ 21 2.2.5. Safe and Secure ...................................................................... 21 Section 3 . Operationalization of the GPE Approach on Tech4Ed for System Transformation .. 23 3 .1 . Country-Level Entry Points ............................................................... 23 3.1.1. Assessing Education System Digital Readiness and Barriers to Transformation ...... 24 3.1.2. Leveraging Partner Expertise and Resources to Prioritize Evidence-Based ..........

FAQs

What is the core partnership approach described for Tech4Ed action?

The document proposes a partnership-based approach to align technology efforts with education transformation goals, combining strategy, coordination, and evidence-based programming across country and broader levels.

What are the six pillars of the GPE approach to digital transformation in education?

The six pillars are coordination and leadership, connectivity and infrastructure, content and solutions, cost and sustainability, capacity and culture, and data and evidence.

How does the paper suggest operationalizing Tech4Ed for system transformation?

It outlines country-level entry points such as assessing digital readiness and applying education digitalization principles, and it also covers regional and global entry points focused on evidence mobilization, learning exchange, and financing support.

Oct 15, 2026

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