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ICT in Education in Togo: Summary

Core Content

This document provides an overview of the state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education in Togo as of May 2007. It highlights the limited government policy, challenges in implementation, and the role of NGOs and the private sector in advancing ICT access and use in the education system.

Main Viewpoints

• ICT Policy: Togo does not have a dedicated ICT policy. However, the 2003 revised education policy mentions the need to provide ICT orientation and training for students.
• Education System: Togo has a six-year primary, four-year junior secondary, three-year senior secondary, and two to four-year tertiary education system. The education sector is managed by two ministries: the National Ministry for Education and Research (MENR) and the Ministry for Vocational and Professional Training (METFP).
• ICT Use in Education: While ICT use is limited in public schools, some private schools have computer labs. NGOs and international bodies like the Agence Universitaire de La Francophonie (AUF) are actively involved in providing ICT resources and training.
• Infrastructure and Connectivity: Togo has a telephone network with mobile and fixed-line services, and a growing number of internet users. However, electrification is limited, especially in rural areas, which hampers ICT deployment.
• ICT Initiatives: AUF has established the Campus Numérique Francophonie de Lome, which provides e-learning opportunities and internet access for students. Other initiatives, such as Resafad-Togo, have closed down due to lack of support.

Key Information

Education System Overview

• Primary: 6 years
• Junior Secondary: 4 years
• Senior Secondary: 3 years
• Tertiary: 2 to 4 years
• Enrollment Trends:
  • Primary completion rate increased from 61.0% in 2000 to 66.3% in 2004.
  • Secondary enrollment rose from 30.4% to 38.9%.
  • Tertiary enrollment is low at 3.1%.
• Gender Ratio: Improved from 68.8% to 72.7% in primary and secondary education.

ICT Infrastructure

• Telecoms: Togo Telecom provides both fixed-line and mobile services. There are two cellular operators and three major ISPs.
• Internet Usage: As of 2005, there were 300,000 internet users in Togo, with a telephone density of about 9%.
• Electrification: Only 13% of the national territory is electrified, with just 2% of the population having access in rural areas.

Current ICT Initiatives

• Primary Level: NGO Mosaique du Monde donated computers to a public primary school and provides study materials via CDs. However, the school lacks reliable internet access.
• Secondary Level: A few private secondary schools have computer labs, but only 5% of Togolese youth are computer literate.
• Tertiary Level: Campus Numérique Francophonie de Lome, supported by AUF, offers e-learning and internet access to students, with a subscription rate of FCFA2,000 per month.

Factors Influencing ICT Adoption

Conclusion

Despite some progress in integrating ICT into education, Togo faces significant challenges due to lack of policy, budgetary constraints, and limited infrastructure, especially in rural areas. The private sector and NGOs play a crucial role in bridging these gaps, but sustainable development of ICT in education requires more comprehensive government support and policy frameworks.