Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President, Royal Scientific Society, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) from The Report: Jordan 2013
How is policy being developed to drive a more robust knowledge society? What role is the private sector set to play?
Articles & Analysis | Navigating technical change: E-learning takes on a growing role in local classrooms from The Report: Jordan 2013
Like many rapidly developing countries, Jordan’s education sector is expected to see a surge in electronic learning in the coming years, a trend that can be attributed to a sharp increase in the use of smartphones and growing internet penetration. The Arab Advisors Group, a research consultancy based in Amman, estimates that roughly 42% of mobile...
Articles & Analysis | Investing in the future: The educational system pivots to meet the challenges of a new economic and industrial landscape from The Report: Jordan 2013
Work is under way in Jordan to develop a strong, holistic education system covering all phases of schooling from kindergarten to university. The system is likely to see improvements thanks to several initiatives aimed at refining learning methods and upgrade resources in primary schools. Additionally, Jordanian universities are taking steps to...