USAID programs, in adherence with the Agency’s 2018 Education Policy, prioritize learning experiences that build the skills children and youth in partner countries need to lead happy and productive lives, gain employment, and positively contribute to society. Currently, in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USAID programs increasingly aim to achieve these objectives via the safe and informed use of digital tools. USAID’s focus on digital literacy enhances beneficiaries’ access to educational opportunities and helps them update their skills, bolstering their employment prospects. Ultimately, by collaborating with partner governments and other stakeholders in the education sector, USAID digital-focused programs prepare educators and learners to leverage digital tools for responsible and effective economic, social, and political participation.
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