“One Student, One Computer” Project: An educational revolution underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In a context where technology is playing an increasingly important role in our lives, the education sector is not being left behind. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Minister of Higher and University Education, Marie-Thérèse Sombo, recently launched a major project aimed at modernizing and digitizing higher education: “One Student, One Computer”.
This project, driven by a vision of inclusiveness, equity and performance, aims to transform the Congolese educational landscape. Indeed, access to a computer tool is becoming an essential necessity in a world where digital technology is shaping learning and working methods. In this respect, the “One Student, One Computer” initiative is a real lever for ensuring optimal learning and research conditions in Congolese universities.
Implemented in partnership with Matic entreprises, a local company specializing in the assembly of laptops, this project has a dual objective. On the one hand, it aims to support the transition to the LMD system (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) adopted in the DRC, in particular by overcoming the difficulties related to access to IT tools. On the other hand, it aims to promote innovation, the spirit of entrepreneurship and to foster the development of the local economy.
Beyond the simple distribution of computers, the “One student, one computer” project is part of a broader perspective. Indeed, the establishment of a computer assembly plant in Kinshasa promises to create numerous employment and training opportunities for Congolese youth. An approach that is part of a logic of sustainable development and strengthening local capacities.
The participation of students in this project is also intended to be facilitated, with a payment program spread over 10 months, thus offering financial flexibility. An approach that aims to guarantee accessibility for all to this tool that is essential for academic and professional success.
Ultimately, the “One Student, One Computer” project is emerging as a catalyst for change, opening up new perspectives for higher education in the DRC. By encouraging digitalization, innovation and inclusion, it contributes to building an efficient education system, capable of training competent students who are seasoned in the challenges of the contemporary world. This is how the Democratic Republic of Congo positions itself as a major player in the digital transformation of education in Africa.