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3rd UNESCO World OER Congress in Dubai draws
to successful conclusion with action plan to
empower students across world
25/11/2024
Key recommendations have been put forth concerning the need for countries to offer open educational
materials to achieve comprehensive access to information
Dubai, UAE, 22 November 2024- The 3rd UNESCO World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress,
organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), successfully concluded recently, after
two transformative days of high-level discussions and breakout sessions.
Themed ‘Digital Public Goods: Open Solutions and AI for Inclusive Access to Knowledge’, the event was held
for the first time in the Arab region, congregating global leaders, policymakers, and educational institutions to
emphasize the significance of leveraging OER and emerging technologies to ensure equitable access to
education across the world. More than 500 global participants attended this two-day event, including
ministers, academics, and representatives from the private sector.
During a session titled ‘Leveraging Open Solutions for a Resilient Digital Compact Environment’, Dr. Tawfik
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