STAFF REPORT IBD: Intel Pakistan and UNESCO Islamabad have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to enable social change and build human capital in underserved communities in Pakistan.
Under this agreement, the UNESCO Islamabad will utilize Intel education content for pilot e-learning material used in schools; conduct pilot professional development courses based on Intel Teach Programme, link Intel® Easy Steps and Intel® Entrepreneurship Basics course content to local UNESCO website, says a release issued here.
“Intels engagement with UNESCO will ensure broader digital inclusion of rural communities and greater economic opportunities for our youth who can utilize newly acquired IT skills to transform their lives,” said Country Manager Intel Pakistan Naveed Siraj.
The Intel® Teach Programme offers K-12 teachers a curriculum designed specifically for their needs. Teachers learn how, when, and where to incorporate technology tools and resources into their teaching.
This course is designed for adults in underserved areas who find themselves at a disadvantage due to lack of access to proper training on the basic use of computers. Intel Pakistan and UNESCO Islamabad will integrate Intel Easy Steps Course content to help learners become capable to compete in the digital world.
Both the organizations will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship as drivers of sustainable growth by leveraging Intel® E-Basics and providing the youth opportunities to develop solutions for relevant social problems in the country.