By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Discussions
on building trust in education technology took centre stage at the EdTech Forum
in Rwanda, which brought together policymakers and industry experts to examine
how digital solutions can transform the country’s education sector.
The
forum featured the Minister of State at the Ministry of Education, Claudette
Irere, who highlighted Rwanda’s progress over the past five years in
transitioning from manual processes to data-driven digital systems. She noted
that the adoption of digital platforms has significantly reduced administrative
burdens, enhanced decision-making, and expanded connectivity across the
education ecosystem.
The
Minister stressed the importance of establishing an EdTech trust seal to ensure
that technology solutions deployed in the sector are scalable, sustainable, and
well integrated into national systems. According to her, Rwanda’s broader
economic success depends on the alignment of policy direction, technological
innovation, and operational capacity.
A
panel of experts at the forum further explored the theme, “Aligning EdTech with
National Digital Transformation,” emphasising the need for strong
multi-stakeholder coordination. Panelists underscored the importance of
bridging gaps between infrastructure development, innovation, and end users to
maximise the impact of digital education tools.
The
discussions also highlighted the need for EdTech solutions to align closely
with the national curriculum through structured sector strategies, ensuring
that technologies address real challenges within the education system and
contribute to sustainable growth.
The
EdTech Forum forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trust, standards, and
collaboration in Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, particularly within
the education sector.
