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ICT Education for Sustainable Development: Saudi Institutions of Higher Learning, the Case of Effat University

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This study explores the crossroads between ICT education and sustainable development in the context of higher learning of Saudi institutions. In particular, this research seeks to examine the ways and means according to which ICT education at Effat University contributes to several critical domains of sustainable development. The study includes bridging the gender equality gap, reducing poverty and marginalization, enhancing social inclusion, promoting active community engagement, and redefining the role of women in socio-economic development and political participation. The current research examines the contributions of the ICT program at Effat University to sustainable development, specifically in ICT education, research and training, ethics of sustainability, community engagement, and industrial collaboration. The study concludes that Effat University is currently making foundational contributions to national growth and sustainable development, while also effectively paving the way to the 2030 transformation agenda of Saudi Arabia. Further comparative research carried out on the crossroads between ICT and specific sustainability targets in the context of higher education institutions would improve findings.

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    Naif R. Aljohani

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Brahimi, T. (2021). ICT Education for Sustainable Development: Saudi Institutions of Higher Learning, the Case of Effat University. In: Visvizi, A., Lytras, M.D., Aljohani, N.R. (eds) Research and Innovation Forum 2020. RIIFORUM 2020. Springer Proceedings in Complexity. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62066-0_21

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