The major event that was the workshop on open educational resources in the DRC, initiated by the French Development Agency, highlights the growing importance of open educational resources in the field of education. This meeting, which brought together various national and international actors in Kinshasa, marked a key step in the implementation of strategies aimed at improving access to quality educational resources, by promoting inclusion and innovation in the Congolese education system.
The intervention of Mr. Isaias Barreto da Rosa, representative of the UNESCO office in the DRC, highlights the potential of open educational resources to promote learning and make education more accessible to all. Indeed, these resources contribute to reducing the costs related to education, while improving the quality of the teaching provided. They also offer a unique opportunity to produce educational content adapted to the specific needs of learners, thus promoting better inclusion of students with diverse backgrounds.
This strategic dialogue and advocacy for open educational resources are part of an approach aimed at enriching the educational ecosystem in the DRC. By promoting the diversity of available educational materials, these resources help to stimulate innovation and meet educational needs evolving in a context of cultural and social diversity.
The workshop in question is particularly important because it constitutes a crucial step in defining a reference framework for the use and production of open educational resources in the DRC. This final document will guide the actions of the Ministry of National Education and its partners, by providing them with a roadmap for optimal integration of OER into the Congolese education system.
Ultimately, the initiative of this workshop demonstrates the commitment of the various stakeholders to promote access to quality education for all learners in the DRC. By leveraging the potential of open educational resources, the country is equipping itself with essential tools to meet the challenges of inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement of education. A crucial step in building a more open, inclusive and resolutely forward-looking education system.