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Partnering for a Knowledge Economy - Jordan Education Initiative Begins Delivering

16 May 2004

Initiative could act as a model for similar schemes across the Arab World

16 May 2004 - Dead Sea, Jordan

The Jordan Education Initiative, a public, private, non-profit partnership designed to deliver effective learning to the Kingdom’s citizens is showing significant progress just one year after its launch. Details of a number of new developments were given at the World Economic Forum in Jordan today where more than 850 leaders from all sectors of society are meeting to discuss the challenges of the region.

“The Initiative brings together global and local business leaders to collaborate in an innovative public-private partnership model working to improve education across the Kingdom. It will potentially become a model for other countries in the future,” stated Richard Samans, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.

“By implementing such a model, the Government of Jordan, together with World Economic Forum member companies and organizations, are working to provide Jordanian youth with a nurturing and supportive environment that enables each child to pursue his or her purpose through a process of self-discovery, experiential learning, and self-determination,” stated Emile Cubeisy, Jordan Education Initiative Program Director.

As part of the Jordan Education Initiative, several agreements will be signed at the World Economic Forum in Jordan 2004 with the Ministry of Education of Jordan, including the funding of the Ministry of Education to e-enable its Arabic curricula in partnership with Jordan Telecom and France Telecom, and the development of an ICT curricula in partnership with Microsoft and Menhaj.

Thierry Breton, Co-chair of the meeting, commended the Jordan Education Initiative and efforts heading toward an ICT society, and expressed France Telecom’s commitment to contribute in the technological and economic development of Jordan.

“France Telecom builds networks that enable and empower e-learning at the national level. As a committed user of e-learning tools in its own operations France Telecom has enormous experience in managing e-learning and especially online education, as a network operator, a curricula developer and as a user of e-learning tools" said Breton.

“The Jordan Education Initiative dovetails well with Jordan’s vision for the future of education in the country,” said Tae Yoo, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs at Cisco Systems. “This initiative represents an exciting opportunity to see what is possible when there is a coordinated effort between public, private, and non-profit organizations. We are proud to have been able to play a role in improving opportunities for young people in the Kingdom.”

One hundred "Discovery Schools" have been selected to pilot the scheme in Jordan. They will serve as a test bed of how ICT can enable new systems to be used and benefit schools and their pupils. Though focused on the advancement of learning in Jordan, the plan also provides the opportunity for the sustained development of the local information technology industry through infrastructure and e-content development.

The Initiative leverages social philanthropy to achieve its objectives of enabling the innovation of teachers and students. “Our employees are committed to building technology that helps communities and making efforts that will contribute positively to their development,” added Dell’s Gareth Williams, Regional Manager, EMEA Emerging Markets. “We have contributed to the JEI with the aim of delivering a great experience for teachers and students in Jordan.”

To complement the Discovery Schools track, the Jordan Education Initiative also features Lifelong Learning and ICT Industry Development tracks.

“The JEI lifelong learning track provides the perfect vehicle for businesses and workers to access and maintain globally competitive skills and knowledge. It is also creating a skills rich environment attractive for international investments in Jordan,” added Colum Joyce, DHL e-Business Strategy Manager.

“Microsoft is committed to working with our partners in the Middle East to help students in the region get the most out of education and realize their full potential” said Maggie Wilderotter, Vice-President, Public Sector, Microsoft, USA.

Note for Editors

For more information on the Jordan Education Initiative contact:
Heather Pace-Clark: +41 (0)22 869 12 14


Contributors to the Jordan Education Initiative include:
Aramex
British Council
CommercialWare/Corel
Computer Associates (CA)
Cisco Learning Institute (CLI)
Cisco Systems
Connectivity Partners International (CPI)
Corning Cable Systems
Cryptomathic
Dell
DHL
Estarta Solutions
Fastlink
France Telecom
Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GeSCI)
HP
IBM
int@j (Information Technology Association - Jordan)
Intel
Integrated Technology Group (ITG)
JAID Productions
Jordan Telecom (JTC)
Krach Family Foundation
Menhaj Technologies
Method
Microsoft
Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
MobileCom
NetCorps Jordan
Nortel Networks Kidz Online (NNKOL)
North Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
Pearson
RAZORView
Reuters Digital Vision Foundation
Rubicon
Schools Online
Siemens
Skillsoft
STS
Sun Microsystems
Syntax
Talal Abu Ghazaleh and Company (TAGI)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Worldlinks
Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA)