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ICT in Education in Mali Summary

Core Content

This document provides an overview of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the education system of Mali, highlighting the national policy, existing initiatives, and the challenges faced in implementing ICT across the country. It serves as a snapshot of the situation in 2007 and is part of a larger survey conducted by infoDev on ICT in education across Africa.

Main Viewpoints

• National Policy and Strategy: Mali has a national policy and strategic plan for ICT, administered by AGETIC (Agence des technologies de l'information et de la communication). The policy aims to define a vision for ICT applications, set objectives, and establish roles and responsibilities for stakeholders.

• Education System Overview: The Malian education system, inherited from the French colonial model, has undergone reforms since independence. It includes fundamental education (9 grades), secondary education (3 grades), and higher education. The system is structured to provide access to both general and technical education.

• ICT Integration in Education: ICT is introduced in primary education to prepare students for the technology revolution. The government is also working on legal and statutory measures to promote Internet access and usage.

• Key ICT Initiatives:

  • Cyber Edu: A project that provides virtual educational resources to teachers and school managers, with pilot schools in Bamako, Sikasso, and Mopti.
  • SchoolNet Mali: A project initiated by USAID, focusing on equipping schools with computers, training teachers and students, and promoting international exchange in education.
  • Internet in School: A project that provides Internet access to secondary education students, with support from the International Telecommunications Union (UIT), Swisscom, and the Ministry of Education.
  • UNESCO CMC Scale-Up Project: Offers ICT access to rural communities through Community Multimedia Centres (CMCs), currently numbering 23.
  • CLIC Mali: A project by USAID through Afriklinks, providing access to ICT and training modules to local communities.
  • NEPAD e-Schools Initiative: Aims to transform over 600,000 African schools into e-schools, with six schools in Mali participating in the demonstration phase.

Key Information

Socio-Economic Indicators (2000–2005)

ICT Infrastructure (2005)

Challenges and Enablers

Conclusion

Mali is actively working to integrate ICT into its education system, driven by national policies and international partnerships. However, the country faces significant challenges, including limited infrastructure, high costs, and a digital divide. Despite these, several initiatives have been launched to improve access, training, and the use of ICT in both formal and non-formal education. These efforts are expected to continue and evolve with future updates.