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View all search resultsThe progress of a country depends on the development of a culture of literacy. The success of the environmental-based economic development of Scandinavian countries, which goes hand in hand with the development of a strong literacy culture is a concrete example.
These statistics speak to just one of many pervasive and pernicious inequalities that exist in the world and are driving frustration and resentment. But with the scale and scope of the challenges mapped out, how do we respond?
There is no question that technology shapes students’ competency — computer-assisted coding to teach basic to advanced logic, for example. But the pressing question is: can technology help shape students’ character? Can teaching virtues such as self-control, honesty, respect and fairness — which contribute to good character — be technically and effectively delivered via technology?
The IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2018 study shows the disconsolate picture that most countries in Southeast Asia have witnessed a relative drop in the ranking of overall and digital competitiveness. Worse, dropping three ranks to 62nd in the overall digital ranking, Indonesia is the lowest ranking country in the region.
The good news is that critical structural economic reforms, which are far more consequential to Indonesia’s investment climate and long-term growth potential, are likely back in play. Since the election, the soundbytes from President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo are encouraging. Although these statements are usually met with skepticism, this time may be different, for two reasons.
With only 11 years left to achieve the 2030 Agenda, the essential question for Indonesia is the following: Can the country — with a resilient growth and a largely natural resource-based economy — accelerate progress to meet the goals and make the needed transition to a sustainable development path for the whole archipelago?
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