The private-public partnership the government has taken to fully utilize benefits presented by ICT in the education sector aims to build global competitiveness.
Modernizing education through uptake of the latest technology would be a win-win situation for both parties.
This move is very effective in increasing access and quality of education from primary to university level.
There are numerous areas where the private sector can come in, from infrastructure development to development of digital content to be used for training of teachers.
Private sector opportunities are not limited to multinationals alone because there are many opportunities that can be pursued by local businesses.
“Studies show that students whose teachers received training in computers performed better than others. Schools that provide teachers with professional development in computers also enjoyed higher staff morale and lower absenteeism” - Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago
