On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Minister of Education, Mohamed Ali Boughdiri, inaugurated the school working day concentrated on digital transformation within the educational field. This event was organized by the General Directorate of Informatics and the Electronic Administration of the Ministry of Education. The launch was attended by the director of the Tunisian office of Microsoft and several ministry officials.
During the event, Minister Boughdiri accentuated Tunisia’s commitment to enhancing strategic collaborations with global enterprises in the information and communication technologies domain, notably with companies like Microsoft. This effort seeks to bolster Tunisia’s reputation as a prime location for digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives.
He additionally noted the substantial impact of digital technology integration across various sectors, particularly in education, where it has introduced profound and fundamental shifts. The urgency of digital transformation in education has been highlighted by the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis, making it imperative to pursue digitalization in this field to guarantee the delivery of quality education.
Moreover, Boughdiri underscored that digital transformation represents a strategic and priority endeavour due to its potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of educational programs. It also plays a vital role in modernizing educational systems to align with contemporary educational methodologies.