Nokia has announced a new collaboration with UNICEF to bridge the digital divide by helping to improve digital education and training in schools in selected parts of Senegal, West Africa.
According to a statement, this activity is in line with Nokia’s enhanced
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, as well as Nokia’s
commitment to advancing digital skills.
It noted that Nokia is focused on the role its products play
in solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, using connectivity and
digitalization to restore stalled productivity, provide inclusive access to
opportunity, and relieve pressure on the environment and natural ecosystems.
Nicole Robertson, Vice President, Environmental Social and
Governance at Nokia, said: “Nokia plays an important
role in bridging the digital divide by providing connectivity to unconnected
and underserved communities. Connectivity, when coupled with digital skills,
creates greater opportunities for employment, access to education and healthcare, and participation in the digital economy. I am therefore delighted to announce
Nokia’s partnership with UNICEF to advance digital skills and coding for
children and young people in Senegal.”
The project with UNICEF Finland and UNICEF Senegal will
involve teachers, as well as students in underserved areas in Senegal. The
focus will be on digital education and training activities so students can
develop their digital skills, including coding.
In her remarks, UNICEF Representative in Senegal, Silvia Danailov also noted that UNICEF works to ensure that no child or young person is left behind the digital revolution.
She said no matter who they are, where they live, or where they come from, all children should benefit from the innovations that digital technologies bring to education- inside the classroom or at home.
“This catalytic partnership with Nokia is a major step in furthering quality education through innovative technology for children in Senegal,” she added.
By:
Kanto Okanta
